These 6 tax proposals are on the vote on August 3rd in Washtenaw County

By Stone Andrews On Jul 28, 2021

ANN ARBOR, MI – Voters in three Washtenaw County jurisdictions will vote on the fate of six local tax proposals in a special election on Tuesday, August 3.

In the Ann Arbor community, voters are being asked to renew a public safety tax.

In Northfield Township, voters will vote to renew and increase fire and rescue taxes.

Four different tax proposals for a range of services from parks to police are waiting to be examined in the municipality of Ypsilanti. Although not marked as renewal on the ballot, community officials stress that their approval would replace expiring taxes and not result in an increase in the overall tax rate.

“Your Ypsilanti Township Board has unanimously recommended that you continue with the same total mill rate that has been in place since 2013,” read a postcard. “We all know that tax increases are not the solution and can get many homeowners, tenants and businesses in trouble.”

Here is a brief overview of the suggestions:

Ann Arbor Township Public Safety Millage

The municipality asks the voters to renew a property tax for the police and fire brigade. The existing millage of up to 3.98 million expires on December 31, and the community wants voters to raise up to 3.9437 mills over the next five years.

That would cost about $ 394 a year for the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, which brings in an estimated $ 2.5 million in the first year.

The money could be used for police and fire services, equipment, maintenance and construction.

Northfield Township Fire and Medical Rescue Millage

The community plans to raise a $ 2.5 million property tax to fund fire and emergency medical services over the next five years, with the rate expected to decrease annually due to the Michigan Headlee Amendment.

The previously approved 2 mills have been reduced to 1,91212 mills due to headlee rollbacks and the community is asking voters to renew and increase them to 2.5 mills.

The tax would cost about $ 250 a year to the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, bringing in an estimated $ 989,623 in the first year.

Proposal from the municipality of Ypsilanti A

The community is asking voters to approve a tax of 3.125 million for four years to provide revenue for fire prevention and prevention, emergency services and equipment reserves.

That would cost about $ 312.50 per year for the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, which brings in an estimated $ 4.6 million in the first year.

Proposal by the municipality of Ypsilanti B

The community is asking voters to approve a $ 5.7 million four-year tax on law enforcement, community police / neighborhood watch, and ordinance enforcement.

That would cost about $ 570 a year for the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, bringing in an estimated $ 8.4 million in the first year.

Proposal by the municipality of Ypsilanti C

The municipality is asking voters to approve a four-year tax of approximately 1 million on recreation / parks, bike paths, sidewalk repairs, roads, and general works.

That would cost about $ 100 a year for the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, which is estimated to bring in an estimated $ 1.5 million in the first year.

Proposal by the municipality of Ypsilanti D

The municipality is calling for voters to approve a four-year tax of around 2.4 million euros on garbage, garbage collection, recycling, composting and the disposal of solid waste.

That would cost about $ 240 a year for the owner of a home with a market value of $ 200,000 and a taxable value of $ 100,000, bringing in an estimated $ 3.6 million in the first year.

Apart from the three parishes, there are no other jurisdictions in the district of Wahlen on August 3rd.

Voters in Chelsea, Milan and Saline will have local races to vote on November 2nd, and Ann Arbor is holding a special election on November 2nd for possibly some nominations in town.