https://www.wcmu.org/tags/millage Millage en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:11:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/spongy-moths-prompt-millage-question-in-clare-county Hatton Township has a special millage question on the ballot for the August 6 primary election, proposing funds to monitor and control Spongy Moth populations in the area. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:11:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/spongy-moths-prompt-millage-question-in-clare-county Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote The ballot initiative is different from the February proposal that was rejected by voters. Confusion has been voiced by constituents over the status of property taxes. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:40:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-30/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-isabella-county-millage-vote Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/isabella-county-voters-weigh-in-on-upcoming-millage-vote The debate over the vote comes from a disinterest in a property tax increase that was on the February ballot. This upcoming election day the operating millage will not increase property taxes. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:17:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-25/isabella-county-voters-weigh-in-on-upcoming-millage-vote Ellie Frysztak https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-17/ems-authorities-propose-millages-across-michigan-towns 16 counties in Michigan are requesting taxpayer dollars this upcoming election in order to support ambulance operations. Emergency Medical Service departments in Michigan have been struggling to keep up with rising service costs. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:25:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-17/ems-authorities-propose-millages-across-michigan-towns Courtney Boyd https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/denton-ems-propose-millage-increase-for-rising-maintenance-costs In Denton Township, Roscommon County, the EMS service has proposed the first increase to their millage in 10 years. The EMS Chief says the whole nation is struggling to fund EMS services because of rising costs. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:11:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-22/denton-ems-propose-millage-increase-for-rising-maintenance-costs Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-15/upcoming-elections-include-library-millage-in-eastern-upper-peninsula Voters in Chippewa and Mackinac counties will decide on Feb. 27 if they want to increase funding for the Superior District Library system, a collection of eight libraries across the region. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:05:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-15/upcoming-elections-include-library-millage-in-eastern-upper-peninsula Scott Rechlin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/iosco-county-millage-passes-by-less-than-one-hundred-votes After appearing on ballots four times, Iosco county will receive a millage increase in funds for the county prosecutor, sheriff and various other county services. Wed, 03 May 2023 14:31:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-05-18/iosco-county-millage-passes-by-less-than-one-hundred-votes Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/west-michigan-library-defunded-amid-lgbtq-book-battle A West Michigan township has defunded its library amid a heated debate about books with LGBTQ+ themes. Former staff members said they've been battling pressure from residents for months. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 22:43:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-05/west-michigan-library-defunded-amid-lgbtq-book-battle Kylie Ambu