Ballot question

Manchester Township: fire protection millage renewal

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

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Manchester Township, of 0.6500 mills ($0.65 per $1,000 of taxable value) reduced to .6444 mills by required millage rollbacks be renewed at .6444 mills ($0.6444 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for five additional years, 2028 through 2032 inclusive, for fire protection services within Manchester Township, raising an estimated $131,000.00 in 2028 of which a portion may be disbursed under a fire services agreement to another local unit(s) for fire protection services to the Township?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote renews 0.6444 mill for five years, 2028–2032, for township fire protection services; estimated $131,000 in 2028.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the renewal of the fire protection millage.

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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