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Columbia Township: road construction millage renewal

On the ballot in
Columbia Township
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Columbia Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.4927 mills ($1.4927 per $1000 of taxable value) by the required rollbacks and subject to further rollbacks for 2026, be renewed at up to 1.4927 mills ($1.4927 per $1000 of taxable value) for seven years, 2026 through 2033 inclusive, for new road construction; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $216,000.00?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews a township tax of up to 1.4927 mills for 2026–2033 for new road construction.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal.

Sources

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