What's on the ballot in City of Mackinac Island, Mackinac County

Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within MACKINAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN of .50 mill ($0.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) be renewed for a period of four years, being 2027, 2028, 2029, AND 2030, inclusive for the purpose of providing operating funds to continue and enhance Mackinac County Community Action Agency’s Meals Programs and Mackinac County Community Action Agency’s Senior Services in Mackinac County, thereby raising in the first year (2027) an estimated $668,850

Local Act 1 of 2026 is an act to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum. Local Act 1 of 2026 would: Enable the City of Mackinac Island to regulate all aspects of ferry service to and from the city, or from one point of the city to another. Authorize the City of Mackinac Island to set all charges and prices for, or in connection with, transportation of people and property by ferry including, but not limited to: Baggage fees; Early or priority boarding fees; Fees and charges for parking vehicles by people accessing ferry services, whether within the city or on the mainland; All other fees and charges in connection with ferry services. Not diminish any authority provided by other statutes to any city, village or township. Shall Local Act 1 of 2026 be adopted: