Ballot question

Geneva Township: library millage

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Geneva Township impose an increase of up to 1.4767 mills ($1.4767 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes and levy it for 5 years (2026 through 2030 inclusive) and pay it over to the Van Buren District Library for the purpose of funding library services; which 1.4767 mill increase will raise an estimated $218, 881 in the first year that the millage is levied?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote authorizes up to 1.4767 mills for five years (2026–2030), paid to the Van Buren District Library for library services; about $218,881 the first year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the library millage.

Sources

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

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