What Is Being Voted On By Mid-Michigan Neighbors?

With Election Day looming this Tuesday, neighbors across mid-Michigan are getting ready to venture out to the polls. It’s not a typical election, and the ballot will include some weighty local issues of immediate concern to daily life, from schoolhouses to covering public safety services. Whether concerned parent of the school your child attends or a home dweller with concerns about emergency services, there’ll be something on the ballot you can take an interest in.

Here is a summary of what’s on your ballot in your district so that you can be well informed and prepared to vote. So that you know exactly what’s going to be on your ballot where you live, find your Michigan Voter Information Center and get information specific to your needs.

Clinton County

Voters in Clinton County will be voting on two school proposals:

Laingsburg Schools Sinking Fund Millage

This proposal would supplant a fund that currently pays for repairs, maintenance, and upgrades in the Laingsburg School District. It’s meant to fund safe, well-maintained buildings without assessing new taxes.

St. Johns Public Schools Bond Proposal

This bond proposal would allow the St. Johns school district to borrow money to use to pay for capital projects such as remodeling classrooms, enhancing security features, or putting in technology for students.

Eaton County

Voters in Eaton County will be voting on a string of important proposals:

Eaton County Public Safety Millage Proposition

This Eaton County millage would fund public safety services such as police, emergency response, and 911.

Lakewood Public Schools Bond Proposal

This would fund rebuilding buildings, infrastructure, or new equipment for the Lakewood school district if approved.

Springport Public Schools Bond Proposal

Springport’s is in a few counties. To voters in this Eaton County district, the bond will cover repairs and safety elements in school building construction.

Hillsdale County

Pittsford Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal.

It is a plea to renew an already established fund to utilize in order to cover paying to fix and upkeep school buildings of the Pittsford school district. Renewing it would make continued investment feasible without raising taxing.

Ingham County

In Ingham County, some of the school items will be decided:

Perry Public Schools Bond Proposal

The bond would pay for potential upgrades like new classrooms, bus routes, or new security systems for schools.

Springport Public Schools Bond Proposal

Voters in Springport district in Ingham County will decide this proposal on the ballot.

Webberville Schools Operating Millage Proposal

This would be for operating revenue. It would permit Webberville Schools to gain all of the state per-pupil revenue if passed, by taxing non-homestead property like rentals and businesses.

Jackson County

Voters in Jackson County have several proposals in front of them that address education and public safety:

East Jackson Community Schools Bond Proposal

This link would enable the district to significantly advance, i.e., recoat deteriorated structures, new safety systems to serve as replacements for outdated ones, and further availability of technology.

Township of Leoni Public Safety Millage Renewal

This renewing millage will maintain police, fire, and emergency protection for Leoni Township. Renewals like this maintain existing service levels without additional taxes.

Springport Public Schools Bond Proposal

Again, Springport township citizens of Jackson County will be voting on this proposal.

Vandercook Lake Schools Millage Renewal

Replacement of funding currently in place back into position would be accomplished by this proposal to assist in further funding school operations within the Vandercook Lake school district. Its enactment would be no tax rate increase. Local elections get less media attention than state or national elections but are no less crucial from the standpoint of everyday life. Issues which were placed on Tuesday’s ballot will have a direct effect on your local schools, safety, and roads.

When you vote on a school millage or bond question, you’re voting on whether your district should improve its facilities, add safety features, or maintain necessary services. They’re not esoteric policies they’re decisions that impact your children, your roads, your rescue squads, and the future of your community.

Know Before You Go

If you can’t locate your own polling place or your own ballot, then there is this fantastic resource website that we keep up here which is the Michigan Voter Information Center. Check out my sample ballot and see if you can locate something that will do for your election precinct.

This Tuesday, your vote truly matters. Whether you’re voting to strengthen schools or support emergency services, casting your ballot is a powerful way to have a say in what your community becomes. Take a few minutes to review the proposals in your area and make sure your voice is heard at the polls.