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Election 2026: How millages are calculated
Ahead of the 2026 elections, WKAR Public Media is explaining how millages, the property tax rates used to fund local services such as schools, libraries and public safety, are calculated and appear on ballots. The explainer breaks down what a mill represents and how proposed millage rates translate into costs for homeowners, as voters in Michigan and elsewhere prepare to decide local tax measures.
Why now: Voters are looking for clear information about local tax measures on the 2026 ballot.
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- Election 2026: How millages are calculated · WKAR Public Media
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