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Redford Union School District: operating millage restoration (non-homestead)

On the ballot in
Redford Union School District
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Redford Union School District, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 12 mills ($12.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2026 to 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2026 is approximately $225,346 (this millage is to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote allows up to 12 mills for five years (2026–2030) on non-homestead property, levied only to restore Headlee reductions to the 18-mill rate.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the operating millage restoration.

Sources

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