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City of Inkster: senior services millage renewal

On the ballot in
City of Inkster
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan be authorized and empowered to levy a general valorem property tax which in any one year shall not exceed 1.0 mills (1.0 mills per $1,000.00 of State Equalized Valuation for ten (10) years, 2027 to 2036? The continuation of the dedicated Millage for Senior Services Operations is up to 1.0 mills. It has been determined that up to 1.0 mills is necessary to operate this program and to continue the current level of service. General Fund dollars are not available to support these programs. The average cost to a homeowner is estimated to be $27 and would generate an estimated $290,000 if the maximum allowable amount is levied in any year.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote continues a tax of up to 1.0 mill for 10 years (2027–2036) for senior services operations.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the continuation of the senior services millage.

Sources

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