Elections

Michigan
Jason VanderStelt
County Clerk
  • 1087 Newell St, PO Box 885
    White Cloud, MI 49349
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May 5, 2026 Election

Calendar of Dates for May Election

OFFICIAL PROPOSAL LISTING

Updated 2/18/2026
 

PROPOSALS

LOCAL PROPOSALS:

COUNTY OF NEWAYGO

COMMISSION ON AGING OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL

Shall the County of Newaygo, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed 0.4729 mill ($0.4729 per each $1,000 of taxable value), which is a renewal of the millage rate that expires in 2026, against all taxable property within Newaygo County for a period of ten (10) years, 2027 through 2036, inclusive, for the purpose of providing operating support for the continuation of senior citizen services through the Newaygo County Commission on Aging? The estimate of the revenue Newaygo County will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year (2027) is approximately $1,118,000.

COMMISSION ON AGING EXPANSION OF SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL

Shall the County of Newaygo, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed 0.4746 mill ($0.4746 per each $1,000 of taxable value), which is a renewal of the millage rate that expires in 2026, against all taxable property within Newaygo County for a period of ten (10) years, 2027 through 2036, inclusive, for the purpose of enhancing senior citizen services due to the growing population of seniors, as well as expanding programs such as increasing meals served, advancing transportation accessibility, growing educational and wellness services, broadening Alzheimer’s/Dementia services, and strengthening basic care and care management services available to all County residents who are 60 years of age and over? The estimate of the revenue Newaygo County will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year (2027) is approximately $1,122,000.

PUBLIC SAFETY/ROAD PATRO OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL

Shall the County of Newaygo, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed 0.9463 mill ($0.9463 per each $1,000 of taxable value), which is a renewal of the millage rate that expires in 2026, against all taxable property within Newaygo County for a period of ten (10) years, 2027 through 2036, inclusive, for the purpose of providing operating support to the County of Newaygo to sustain road patrol (including dive team and canine unit), investigative, and other emergency public safety services of the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Department? The estimate of the revenue Newaygo County will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year (2027) is approximately $2,237,000.

GARFIELD TOWNSHIP

MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION 3.0 MILLS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT

Shall the previously-voted increase in the Township of Garfield tax rate limitation, imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution, currently 2.9031 mills ($2.9031 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied for an additional four (4) years, from 2026 through 2029, both inclusive, and shall an additional 0.0969 mills ($0.0969 per $1,000 of taxable value) be approved and levied to restore previous millage reductions under the “Headlee Amendment” since this millage was last approved, resulting in the levy of 3.0 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township?

The purpose of this renewed millage levy is to provide funds for road maintenance, repair and improvement in the Township. It is estimated that a levy of 3.0 mills would provide revenue of $408,050 in the first calendar year, of which $13,180 would result from the additional 0.0969 mills. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Garfield.

SCHOOL PROPOSALS:

NEWAYGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

(Qualified electors in Ashland, Big Prairie, Brooks, Croton, Everett, Garfield, and Grant Townships and City of Newaygo)

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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 full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Newaygo Public School District, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed by 17.6291 mills ($17.6291 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, inclusive, and also be increased by 0.3709 mill ($0.3709 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $3,796,350 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 levy and a restoration of millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?

(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be independently audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)

BIG RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

(Qualified electors in Barton, Goodwell, Monroe, and Norwich Townships)

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue 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 Big Rapids Public Schools, Mecosta and Newaygo Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2026, 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 $4,801,544 (this is a renewal of millage that expired with the 2025 tax levy)?

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(Qualified electors in Beaver & Troy Townships)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSITION

This millage will allow West Shore Community College to continue to levy the previous voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes of 0.9604 mill.

Shall the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the district of West Shore Community College, State of Michigan, be increased by 0.9604 mill ($0.9604 per $1,000) on all property subject to ad valorem taxation for a period of ten (10) years, 2026 through 2035, inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, to provide funds for capital improvements?

Such increase is estimated to provide revenues of approximately $4,108,147 in 2026 and is a new additional millage. The following tax increment authorities are within the community college district and can capture and retain tax increment revenues for authorized purposes as permitted by law from property taxes levied by West Shore Community College: Charter Township of Filer Downtown Development Authority, Manistee Downtown Development Authority, City of Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Manistee County Land Bank Authority, Oceana County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Ludington Downtown Development Authority, Scottville Downtown Development Authority, Mason County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, City of Ludington Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, City of Scottville Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and Lake County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Such capture would include a portion of this millage levy. The total amount of captured tax increment revenues from such millage in the first calendar year of the levy is estimated to be $128,000.

August 4, 2026 Election

Calendar of Dates for August Election

 

UNOFFICIAL CANDIDATE AND PROPOSAL LISTING AS OF 5/14/2026
 

STATE AND FEDERAL CANDIDATES:

Governor: 4 Year Term; 1 Position

Democrat

Jocelyn Benson

23133 Woodward Ave Number 116, Ferndale, MI 48220

Democrat

Christopher Robert Swanson

PO Box 320053, Flint, MI 48509

Democrat

Kim Thomas

35 Bowen Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037

Republican

Mike Cox

35282 Milana, Livonia, MI 48152

Republican

John James

54439 Ridgeview Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316

Republican

Perry Johnson

297 Canterbury Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48304

Republican

Aric Nesbitt

239 E Michigan #286, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Republican

Ralph Rebandt

6551 Tittabawassee Trl, Elmira, MI 49730

 

United States Senator – 6 Year Term; 1 Position

Democrat

Abdul El-Sayed

PO Box 126, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

Democrat

Mallory McMorrow

 PO Box 226, Royal Oak, MI 48068

Democrat

Haley Stevens

33717 Woodward Ave #539, Birmingham, MI 48009

Republican

Mike Rogers

PO Box 132, St. Joseph, MI 49085

Republican

Bernadette Smith

 2276 Pleasant Pond Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

 

Representative in Congress – 2 Year Term; 1 Position

Democrat

Ben Ambrose

1500 186th Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421

Democrat

Jamie Hill

PO Box 72, Fremont, MI 49412

Democrat

Clyde Welford

560 Lynn St, Baldwin, MI 49304

Republican

John Moolenaar

PO Box 105, Caledonia, MI 49316

 

State Senator – 33rd District: 4 Year Term; 1 Position

Democrat

Stan Opal

233 N Pine Ave, White Cloud, MI 49349

Republican

Katie DeBoer

PO Box 293, Greenville, MI 48838

Republican

Joseph D. Fox

PO Box 33, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Gina Johnsen

114 Blossom Dr, Portland, MI 48875

Republican

Thomas J. Norton

4208 Pottis Ave, Ada, MI 49301

 

State Representative – 101st District: 2 Year Term; 1 Position

Democrat

Christopher R. Crain

10240 E 22 Rd, Manton, MI 49663

Republican

Gary Anderson

PO Box 65, White Cloud, MI 49349

Republican

Jaxon Deur

623 N Stewart Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Luke Eising

5274 E 6 Mile Rd, White Cloud, MI 49349

Republican

Ben Townsend

201 N Clark St, Mesick, MI 49668

Republican

Rich Vance

1555 W 120th Grant, MI 49327

 

TOWNSHIP CANDIDATES:

 

BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP

Parks Board Commission: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 3 Positions

 

Republican

Timothy Polasek

4619 S Cypress Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Edward C. Rubringer

8705 E Pine St, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

BRIDGETON TOWNSHIP

Treasurer: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Charity Jimenez

11872 S Rich Ave, Grant, MI 49327

 

Trustee: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Kathleen L. Clough

6022 W 112th St, Grant, MI 49327

 

DENVER TOWNSHIP

Clerk: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Nicki McWilliams

8136 W Van Buren, Hesperia, MI 49421

 

Treasurer: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Democrat

Sherrilee Craner

106 Smith St, Hesperia, MI 49421

 

GOODWELL TOWNSHIP

Clerk: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Leona Harvey

6057 E 5 Mile Rd, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

HOME TOWNSHIP

Clerk: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Democrat

Theresa Ouderkirk

9819 N Oak Ave, Paris, MI 49338

 

Trustee: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Austin Snyder

772 E Sandy Hill Ln, Bitely, MI 49309

 

MERRILL TOWNSHIP

Trustee: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Charles Dryer

2453 Mayo Pt, Bitely, MI 49309

Republican

Ashely Miles

2595 W Oakwood Blvd, Bitely, MI 49309

 

MONROE TOWNSHIP

Supervisor: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Republican

Jacob M. Bills

85 E Pierce Dr, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

Clerk: Partial Term Ending 11/20/2028, 1 Position

 

 

 

 

SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

Trustee: Partial Term Expiring 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Democrat

Theodore Rancour

6430 W Lake Dr, Fremont, MI 49412

 

TROY TOWNSHIP

Treasurer: Partial Tern Expiring 11/20/2028, 1 Position

Democrat

Susan Hollar

12833 N Dickinson, Bitely, MI 49309

 

JUDICIAL CANDIDATES:

3rd District Judge of the Court of Appeals – Incumbent – 6 Year Term; 2 Positions

***Please Note: Candidates will be Certified to the November General Ballot, Per MCL 168.409a*

Incumbent

Mark T. Boonstra

Incumbent

Daniel S. Korobkin

 

78th District Judge of District Court – Incumbent – 6 Year Term; 1 Position

***Please Note: Candidate will be Certified to the November General Ballot, Per MCL 168.409a*

Incumbent

Ellsworth J. Stay, Jr.

 

PRECINCT DELEGATE CANDIDATES:

 

Fremont City – Precinct #1
Democrat = 10

Republican = 3

Republican

Nicole Hall

704 State St, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Lisa VanHouten

604 Stewart Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

 

Fremont City – Precinct #2
Democrat = 7

Republican = 3

Republican

Lou Ann Johnson

429 Miller St, Fremont, MI 49412

 

Grant City
Democrat = 3

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

Newaygo City
Democrat = 7

Republican = 2

 

 

 

 

 

White Cloud City
Democrat = 3

Republican = 1

 

Republican

Deborah Renee Frisbey

847 E Adda St, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

Ashland Township
Democrat = 8

Republican = 3

 

Democrat

Dallas Dean Jr.

2531 W 140th St, Grant, MI 49327

 

Barton Township
Democrat = 2

Republican = 1

 

Republican

Joan Luce

11599 N Elm Ave, Paris, MI 49338

 

Beaver Township
Democrat = 2

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Big Prairie Township
Democrat = 8

Republican = 3

 

Republican

Michelle M. Kuikstra

9229 E 36th St, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Nancy M. Neve

8976 E 32nd St, Newaygo, MI 49337

 

Bridgeton Township
Democrat = 7

Republican = 3

 

 

 

 

 

Brooks Township
Democrat = 14

Republican = 6

 

Republican

Brian Ferris

4520 Popell Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Pauline Ferris

4520 Popell Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Bob Hayes

127 Woodlawn Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Joan M. Hayes

127 Woodlawn Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Chad Palmiter

897 Hummingbird Ln, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Thomas Smith

8100 Basswood Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Alicia Webber

2575 Muskegon Blvd, Newaygo, MI 49337

 

Croton Township

Democrat = 13

Republican = 5

 

Democrat

Jennie Chatman

6740 Chapman Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337

Democrat

Sally Wagoner

6252 Carrigan Ct, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Vince Follett

5160 E 48th St, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Jeff Pols

4920 S Ojibwe Pt, Newaygo, MI 49337

Republican

Gloria J. Renner

8841 Newcosta Ave, Howard City, MI 49329

Republican

Michael Stack

6999 Stephen Miller Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337

 

Dayton Township
Democrat = 7

Republican = 3

 

Republican

Brian A. Frens

7929 W 32nd St, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Carol Sue Frens

7929 W 32nd St, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Bill Johnson

4408 S Comstock Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Glen H. Sparks

2195 S Van Wagoner Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

 

Denver Township
Democrat = 7

Republican = 2

 

Republican

Curt Bengtsson

4333 N Green Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421

 

Ensley Township
Democrat = 8

Republican = 4

 

Republican

Michele Guppy

8563 98th St, Howard City, MI 49329

Republican

Randy Guppy

8563 98th St, Howard City, MI 49329

Republican

Ken Thorne

11512 Elm Ave, Howard City, MI 49329

Republican

Lois Waldron

13366 S Elm Ave, Sand Lake, MI 49343

 

Everett Township
Democrat = 5

Republican = 3

 

Democrat

Stan Opal

233 N Pine Ave, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

Garfield Township
Democrat = 9

Republican = 3

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwell Township
Democrat = 2

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Grant Township
Democrat = 9

Republican = 5

 

Republican

Douglas Berends

1280 E 112th, Grant, MI 49327

Republican

Deb Steenstra

4803 E 120th St, Grant, MI 49327

Republican

Rick Steenstra

4803 E 120th St, Grant, MI 49327

Republican

Scott A. VanSingel

12615 S Catalpa Ave, Grant, MI 49327

 

Home Township
Democrat = 1

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Lilley Township
Democrat = 3

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln Township
Democrat = 5

Republican = 2

 

Democrat

Cindy Lowe

580 W Newaygo Dr, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

Merrill Township
Democrat = 3

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Monroe Township
Democrat = 1

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Norwich Township
Democrat = 1

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Sheridan Charter Township
Democrat = 8

Republican = 4

 

Republican

Sarah Cummins

9543 W 56th St, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Jennifer Hollowell

7719 S Green Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Maggie Kolk

5646 W 72nd St Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Thomas Thiebout

6540 W 92nd St Fremont, MI 49412

 

Sherman Township
Democrat = 5

Republican = 3

 

Democrat

Furlo K. Bengtsson

501 W 48th St, Newaygo, MI 49337

Democrat

Ellen McIntee

4447 S Parsons Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Democrat

Terence McIntee

4447 S Parsons Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Gary L. Anderson

2785 S Wisner Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Karla Johnson

4350 S Sherman Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Steve Johnson

4350 S Sherman Ave, Fremont, MI 49412

Republican

Ryan O. Seyferth

4751 S Baldwin, Fremont, MI 49412

 

Troy Township
Democrat = 1

Republican = 1

 

 

 

 

 

Wilcox Township
Democrat = 3

Republican = 1

 

Republican

Jerry L. Jaquish

956 N Thornapple Ave, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

PROPOSALS

LOCAL PROPOSALS:

 

ASHLAND TOWNSHIP

 

FIRE EQUIPMENT MILLAGE

Shall the previous voted millage increase in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township of ½ mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), which have been reduced to .4963 mills by required millage rollbacks be renewed and increased to the original voted ½ mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years (2027 through 2030 inclusive) for the purpose of funding capital expenditures in the Fire Equipment Fund and paid to the Ashland-Grant Fire District under the joint fire protection contract between Ashland and Grant Townships and the City of Grant; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose during said period, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $59,200?

 

FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE

Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township of ½ mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), which has been reduced to .4963 mills by required millage rollbacks be renewed and increased to the original voted ½ mill (.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years (2027 through 2030 inclusive) for the purpose of funding fire department operations and paid to the Ashland-Grant Fire District under the joint fire protection contract between Ashland and Grant Townships and the City of Grant; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose during said period, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $59,200?

 

ENSLEY TOWNSHIP

 

ROAD MILLAGE PROPOSAL

Shall Ensley Township increase the tax rate in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Ensley be levied at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied annually on all taxable real and personal property for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and repairing public roads within the Township?

This millage renewal would raise an estimated $270,916.86 in the first year of the levy.

 

LILLEY TOWNSHIP

 

CEMETERY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 0.2329 mills ($0.2329 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.2158 mills ($0.2158 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.2158 mills ($0.2158 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the Lilley Township Cemetery, thereby raising an estimated $12,971 in the first year of the levy?

FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 1.3991 mills ($1.3991 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 1.2967 mills ($1.2967 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 1.2967 mills ($1.2967 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for six (6) years, 2027 through 2032, inclusive, to provide funds for the general operation of the Lilley Township Fire Department and the provision of fire protection services within Lilley Township, thereby raising an estimated $77,942 in the first year of the levy?

 

MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 0.4642 mills ($0.4642 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.4301 mills ($0.4301 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.4301 mills ($0.4301 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for six (6) years, 2027 through 2032, inclusive, to provide funds for the operation of the Lilley Township Medical First Response Service in Lilley Township, thereby raising an estimated $25,852 in the first year of the levy?

 

OPERATING FUNDS MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 0.6995 mills ($0.6995 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.6483 mills ($0.6483 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.6483 mills ($0.6483 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for the general operation of Lilley Township, thereby raising an estimated $38,968 in the first year of the levy?

 

ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 0.9591 mills ($0.9591 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.8644 mills ($0.8644 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 0.8644 mills ($0.8644 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for the operation of public roads in Lilley Township, thereby raising an estimated $51,957 in the first year of the levy?

 

WASTE & TRANSFER STATION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Lilley Township of 2.3980 mills ($2.3980 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 2.1616 mills ($2.1616 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at 2.1616 mills ($2.1616 per $1,000 of taxable value), and shall Lilley Township levy such millage annually for six (6) years, 2027 through 2032, inclusive, to provide funds for the operation of the Lilley Township Waste & Transfer Station, thereby raising an estimated $129,929 in the first year of the levy?

 

NORWICH TOWNSHIP

 

EMS MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Norwich Township of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed at 1 mill ($1 per $1,000), and shall Norwich Township levy such millage annually for three (3) years, 2026 though 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for EMS (ambulance) services within the Township?

 

If approved and levied, this millage would raise an estimated $32,251.41 in the first year of the levy.

 

FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Norwich Township of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed at 1 mill ($1 per $1,000), and shall Norwich Township levy such millage annually for three (3) years, 2026 through 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection within the Township?

 

If approved and levied, this millage would raise an estimated $32,251.41 in the first year of the levy.

 

ROAD MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes in Norwich Township of 3 mills ($3 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed at 3 mills ($3 per $1,000), and shall Norwich Township levy such millage annually for three (3) years, 2026 through 2028, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and repairing roads within the Township?

 

If approved and levied, this millage would raise an estimated $96,754.21 in the first year of the levy. All or a portion of the revenues from this millage will be disbursed to the Newaygo County Road Commission.

 

TROY TOWNSHIP

 

MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION 0.4998 FOR CEMETERY MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND UPKEEP PURPOSES

Shall the tax rate limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on the amount of general ad valorem taxes within Troy Township, currently 0.4998 mill ($.4988 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied for four years, 2026-2029, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township to provide funds for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the cemetery and building at the Troy Township Cemetery?

 

It is estimated that a levy of 0.4998 would provide revenue of $6,456 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Troy.

 

BIG JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy its authorized millage rate 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 and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.

 

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Big Jackson Public Schools, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed by 17.7449 mills ($17.7449 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive, and also be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 8 years, 2027 to 2034, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $287,950 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 levy and the addition of millage which will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?

 

GRANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

This proposal renews millage and will allow the school district to continue 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 full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy.

 

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18.0953 mills ($18.0953 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Grant Public Schools, Newaygo, Kent and Muskegon Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 4 years, 2027 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 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $1,821,193 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

 

WHITE CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will replace expiring millage and allow the school district to continue 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 White Cloud Public Schools, Newaygo County, Michigan, be increased by 19.4 mills ($19.40 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 7 years, 2026 to 2032, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2026 is approximately $2,263,070 (this millage replaces millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

 

MORLEY STANWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

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 full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.

 

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Morley Stanwood Community Schools, Mecosta, Montcalm and Newaygo Counties, Michigan, be renewed by 17.7732 mills ($17.7732 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 3 years, 2027, 2028, and 2029, and also be increased by .2268 mill ($.2268 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 3 years, 2027, 2028, and 2029, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $2,602,990 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 levy and a restoration of millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?

 

 

TRI COUNTY AREA SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will replace expiring millage and allow the school district to continue 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 Tri County Area Schools, Montcalm, Kent and Newaygo Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $3,377,472 (this millage replaces millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

 

WALKERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will replace expiring millage and allow the school district to continue 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 Walkerville Public Schools, Oceana, Newaygo and Mason Counties, Michigan be increased by 19 mills ($19.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $868,196 (this millage replaces millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

 

HESPERIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY

(QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN THE TOWNSHIPS OF: BEAVER AND DENVER)

 

LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL

Shall the Hesperia Community Library, Counties of Newaygo and Oceana, be authorized to levy a millage annually in an amount not to exceed 1.1 mills ($1.10 per each $1,000 of taxable value), of which .8490 mill is a renewal of the previously authorized millage rate that expired in 2025 and .251 mill is new additional millage to restore the millage rate previously authorized and provide for additional funding, against all taxable property within the Hesperia Community Library district for a period of eight (8) years, 2026 through 2033, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all district library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Hesperia Community Library will collect in the first year of levy (2026) if the millage is approved and levied by the Library is approximately $244,000.

 

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