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Lincoln Township Fire and Rescue Millage Renewal Proposal

Lincoln Township · Clare County · on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Lincoln Township.

Lincoln Township Fire and Rescue Millage Renewal Proposal

Millage Renewal with Increase0.35 mills5 years (2026–2030)est. $46,604/yr

Shall Lincoln Township impose an increase of up to .35 mills ($0.35 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation imposed under article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the operation, maintenance, equipment, apparatus, training and capital improvements of the Lincoln Township Fire department, raising an estimated $46,604.91 in the first year. Should this millage increase be approved?

YESA YES vote continues the existing levy of 0.35 mills for 5 years — generally no increase over what you pay now, plus the restored or added amount described.
NOA NO vote lets the current millage expire; the service it funds would need cuts or other revenue.
Official ballot language

Shall Lincoln Township impose an increase of up to .35 mills ($0.35 per $1000 of taxable value), in the tax limitation imposed under article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for the operation, maintenance, equipment, apparatus, training and capital improvements of the Lincoln Township Fire department, raising an estimated $46,604.91 in the first year. Should this millage increase be approved?

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