Brought to you by Election Magic Michigan August 2004 Primary Election - 8/3/2004

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Ashland Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Operating - Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Ashland Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at .5 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2014 inclusive for Fire Protection Operating and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $27,767.19?

Beaver Township Proposal -- Fire Service - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Beaver Township be renewed at 1.500 mills ($1.50 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2009 inclusive for fire service; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $12,738.00?

Big Prairie Township Proposal -- Road Improvement - 1.5 Mills

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Big Prairie Township as established by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by one and one-half (1.5) mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property within Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, for a period of five (5) years, 2004 through 2008, inclusive, for the repair, maintenance and improvement of roads within the Township? (If approved and levied, one and one-half (1.5) mills are estimated to raise $82,305.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Bridgeton Township Proposal -- Road Improvement - Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000. of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for Bridgeton Township for Roads, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, raising in the first year an estimated $55,200?

Bridgeton Township Proposal -- Fire Protection - Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bridgeton Township be renewed at 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000. of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008 inclusive for Bridgeton Township for fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage, raising in the first year an estimated $13,800?

Croton Township Proposal -- Library Millage - 1.2 Mills

Shall the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on all taxable real and tangible personal property within the Township of Croton, Newaygo County, Michigan, be increased for said Township in an amount not to exceed 1.20 mills ($1.20 on each $1,000 of taxable value) in perpetuity beginning in the year 2004, to provide funds for establishing, operating, and equipping a Township library and for all other library purposes authorized by law; and shall the Township levy such new additional millage for said purposes; the estimate of the revenue the Township of Croton will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the Township in the 2004 calendar year is approximately $114,000?

Ensley Township Proposal -- Road Maintenance & Repair - Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Ensley be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon the taxable real and personal property within the Township of Ensley, Newaygo County, Michigan, for a period of four (4) years, 2004-2007, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and repairing roads within the Township? (If approved, 3 mills will raise approximately $168,000.00 in the first year of the levy.)

Everett Township Proposal -- Fire Equipment & Operation - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Everett Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $51,953.00?

Everett Township Proposal -- Road Improvements - Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Everett Township be renewed at 3.00 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for the purpose of improving and repairing roads within the Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $103,906.00?

Everett Township Proposal -- Cemetery Operation - Renewal - .25 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Everett Township be renewed at .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to be used for the operating and upkeep for Township cemeteries and for cemeteries located elsewhere whcih are operated by the Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $8,659.00?

Garfield Township Proposal -- Road Maintenance, Repair & Improvement - Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the fifteen (15) mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Garfield Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed at three (3) mills ($3.00) per $1,000.00 of taxable value for the period of 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to be used for the maintenance, repair and improvement of roads located within Garfield Township, and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during such time period, which increase will raise in the first calendar year of such levy an estimated $100,000.00?

Goodwell Township Proposal -- Road Improvement - Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Goodwell Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for Road Improvement; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $31,170?

Goodwell Township Proposal -- Fire Protection - Renewal - .75 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Goodwell Township be renewed at .75 mill ($.75 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for Fire Protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $11,686?

Grant Township Proposal -- Road Construction - Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase of 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 2.7552 mills ($2.7552 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2005 through 2009, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved, 3 mills are estimated to raise $164,883.38 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Grant Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Equipment - Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase of one-half (.5) mill ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.4741 mill ($0.4741 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at one-half (.5) mill ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2005 through 2009, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the purchase of fire protection and emergency service equipment pursuant to a fire protection contract between Grant Township, Ashland Township and the City of Grant? (If approved, .5 mill is estimated to raise $27,480.56 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Grant Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Operation - Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase of one-half (.5) mill ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.3771 mill ($0.3771 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at one-half (.5) mill ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2005 through 2009, inclusive, for the purpose of funding fire protection and emergency services pursuant to a fire protection contract between Grant Township, Ashland Township and the City of Grant? (If approved, .5 mill is estimated to raise $27,480.56 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Home Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Services Operation - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Home Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution of said Township be renewed for one and one-half (1-1/2) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for each of four years from 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for operation of fire protection services, which will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $13,800.00?

Home Township Proposal -- Road Brining - 2 Mills

Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Home Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of brining roads in Home Township; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for such purpose during such period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $18,400.00?

Lilley Township Proposal -- Waste & Transfer Station - Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at 3.0 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Waste & Transfer Station; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period? (If approved, 3.0 mills will raise approximately $74,703 in the first year of the levy.)

Lilley Township Proposal -- Road Fund - Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Road Fund; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period? (If approved, 1.0 mill will raise approximately $24,902 in the first year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal -- Fire Protection - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.3964 mills ($1.3964 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Lincoln Townshp, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of purchasing fire extinguishing equipment and providing fire protection serivces? (If approved, 1.5 mills will raise approximately $42,645.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal -- Road Millage - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.3964 mills ($1.3964 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Lincoln Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) fora period of four (4) years, 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills is estimated to raise $42,645.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal -- Road Improvement & Maintenance - 1 Mill

Shall the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township as established by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), upon all taxable property within Lincoln Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, for a period four (4) years, 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1 mill is estimated to raise $28,430.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.)

Merrill Township Proposal -- Township Operating - Renewal - 2 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Merrill Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2005 through 2010 inclusive for township operating; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $31,000?

Monroe Township Proposal -- Township Hall Repair & Maintenance - Renewal - .375 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (3/8) mill ($.375 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008 inclusive for repair, maintenance and upkeep of township hall, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $2,996.62?

Monroe Township Proposal -- Cemetery Maintenance - Renewal - .25 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1/4) mill ($.250 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008 inclusive for repair, maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery and buildings used in connection therewith, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $1,997.75?

Monroe Township Proposal -- Fire Equipment & Operation - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1 1/2) mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and the maintenance and operation of fire protection services within Monroe Township and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $11,986.48?

Monroe Township Proposal -- Roads & Maintenance - Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Monroe Township be renewed at (1) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2008 inclusive for repair, maintenance and improvement of roads located within Monroe Township, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $7,990.99?

Troy Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Services - 1.5 Mills

Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Troy Township, Newaygo County, imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1.50 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2006 inclusive for the purpose of providing fire protection services to Troy Township; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $12,581.76?

Troy Township Proposal -- Cemetery Maintenance - Renewal - .5 Mill

Shall the Township of Troy, Newaygo County, Michigan, renew an ad valorem tax of one-half (1/2) mill ($.50 per $1000 of Taxable Valuation) for each of four years from 2005 through 2008, inclusive, for the purpose of providing maintenance and upkeep of said Township Cemetery; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $4,193.92?

Wilcox Township Proposal -- Fire Equipment Maintenance & Operation - Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Wilcox Township, be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2004 through 2007 inclusive for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection services of Wilcox Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $24,783.00?

Wilcox Township Proposal -- Reestablish Annual Meeting

Shall the Township of Wilcox reestablish an annual meeting of the electors of the Township?

Grant City Proposal -- Reconstruction & Maintenance of Roads & Right-Of-Ways - 3 Mills

Shall the City of Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan, levy a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed Three Dollars ($3.00) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the Taxable Value (3 mills) of all taxable property in the City of Grant, for twenty years (20), 2004 through 2023, inclusive, in order to provide for the reconstruction and maintenance of the City's roads and right-of-ways? If approved and levied in its entirety in the first year of authorization, this millage would raise an estimated $44,384.36