Ballot question

City of Ann Arbor Proposal A: street, bridge and sidewalk repair millage (charter amendment)

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the Charter be amended to authorize a new tax up to 2.125 mills for street and bridge repair and for sidewalk repair and construction for 2027 through 2032 to replace the previously authorized tax up to 2.125 mills for street and bridge repair and for sidewalk repair and construction for 2022 through 2026, which will raise in the first year of levy the estimated revenue of $19,236,316? In accordance with State law, a portion of the millage may be subject to capture by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends the charter to authorize a tax of up to 2.125 mills for 2027–2032 for street, bridge and sidewalk repair and sidewalk construction, replacing the current tax.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the charter amendment; the current 2.125-mill street, bridge and sidewalk tax covers 2022 through 2026.

Sources

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

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