Brought to you by Election Magic November 3, 2015 Election - 11/3/2015

Proposal Text

Vermontville Township Ambulance Service Millage Renewal Proposal -- To increase a levy by 1 mill for 5 years, 2015 to 2019 inclusive

Shall the previously authorized increase in the limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on all taxable real and tangible personal property in Vermontville Township, Eaton County, be renewed and the Township be authorized to levy an amount not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2015 to 2019 inclusive, for the purpose of operating, equipping, and purchasing for ambulance service? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage renewal is approved and levied by the Township in the 2015 calendar year is approximately $52,000.

City of Grand Ledge Charter Amendment -- City Charter Amendment

Shall the requirements for nominating city officers in Sections C-3.10 and C-3.12 of the Grand Ledge City Charter be amended from a petition signed by not less than four percent nor more than ten percent of the registered electors of the city or ward as of the previous election held in the city to EITHER a petition signed by not less than twenty-five registered electors of the city or ward OR by a candidate submitting a filing fee in the amount of $100?

Charlotte Public Schools, Building & Site Sinking Fund Tax Levy -- To be renewed for 1 mill for 10 years, 2015 to 2024, inclusive

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Charlotte Public Schools, Eaton County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2015 to 2024, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the repair or construction of school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2015 is approximately $535,000?

Eaton Rapids Public Schools Millage Proposal, Building & Site Sinking Fund Tax Levy -- To be renewed for 1 mill for 10 years, 2016 to 2025, inclusive

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Eaton Rapids Public Schools, Eaton and Ingham Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2016 to 2025, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the construction or repair of school buildings and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2016 is approximately $495,000?

Olivet Community School Operating Millage Renewal -- To be renewed for 18.4797 mills for a period of 10 years, 2016 to 2025, inclusive

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of 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. The remaining .4797 mill is only available to be levied to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the