Ballot question

City of Marine City: fire protection millage (new)

On the ballot in: City of Marine City
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City of Marine City levy a new tax of up to 2.5 mills ($2.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) on all taxable property within the City for the sole purpose of providing, operating, maintaining, equipping, and improving public safety, fire protection services, including fire suppression, emergency response, personnel, apparatus, equipment, facilities, training, and related operational expenses, as authorized by Michigan Public Act 33 of 1951 for a period not to exceed three (3) years, being 2026, 2027 and 2028. Raising $366,642 in the first year of the levy?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote lets Marine City levy a new tax of up to 2.5 mills for 2026–2028 for fire protection and related public safety services.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the new fire protection millage.

Sources

Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: St. Clair County (every precinct) · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center

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