Nov 5 Ballot: West Bloomfield Proposal Would Repeal and Replace Library Millage
West Bloomfield Township, MI -Voters in West Bloomfield Township will be asked to repeal and replace the library millage. Here is the ballot language:
West Bloomfield Township Public Library Library Millage Repeal and Replace Proposal The proposal would: – repeal the previous library millage authorization of 0.6586 mills approved in 2010 for tax years 2012 through 2026; – authorize the West Bloomfield Township Public Library to levy a new additional millage for library purposes permitted by law, including maintenance and operations of the Main Library and the Westacres Branch and future capital improvements; – authorize the new additional millage to be levied at the rate of 0.7000 mills ($0.700 for each $1,000 of taxable value) beginning with the December 1, 2024 levy, subject to future annual rate reductions required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963; – for a period of 10 years beginning in 2024 and continuing through 2033; – that may not be increased, renewed, or used for other purposes without voter approval. If the new additional millage is approved, revenue will be disbursed to the West Bloomfield Township Public Library. An estimated $3,376,817 will be collected in the first year that the millage is levied. Should this proposal be approved?
Several communities have proposals on the ballot. For the full list and more election information visit the Oakland County Clerk’s website. Also visit the Oakland County Times Election Page for candidate interviews and more info.
