Ballot question
Augusta Charter Township: fire protection millage increase
- On the ballot in
- Augusta charter Township
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall the previous authorized increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6, of the Michigan Constitution in Augusta Charter Township, of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value), be increased in an additional amount of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a total of up to 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, on all taxable property within Augusta Charter Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, for the purpose of providing fire protection and prevention services in the Township, including but not limited to adding duty crews and being able to replace outdated equipment? This 1 mill increase will raise an estimated $396,610 in the first year the millage is levied.
A “Yes” vote means
A yes vote adds up to 1 mill, for a total of up to 3 mills, for 2027–2030 for township fire protection and prevention; estimated $396,610 in the first year.
A “No” vote means
A no vote rejects the additional 1 mill for fire protection and prevention.
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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