Brought to you by Election Magic Michigan August 2008 Primary Election - 8/5/2008

Proposal Text

Newaygo County Proposal -- Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund Renewal - .10 Mill

For the year 2008 and continuing through the year 2017, shall the total taxable property rate limitation in Newaygo County be lifted by 0.10 mills (10 cents for each $1,000 of valuation) for the operation of the Newaygo County Indigent Veterans Relief Fund? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage raises an estimated $130,000.00 in the first calendar year after its approval. All revenue shall be appropriated by the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners and only disbursed to the Newaygo County Department of Veterans Affairs to fund its operations. This is a renewal of a previously voter-approved authorization that will expire before the effective date of this authorization.

Big Prairie Township Proposal -- Fire and Emergency Services and Equipment Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previous voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes in Big Prairie Township, reduced to 0.9820 mill ($0.98 per $1,000 of taxable value) be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1.0 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on taxable property for five (5) years, 2009 through 2013, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection and emergency services and acquiring equipment and property for such purposes? If approved, this millage renewal would raise an estimated $66,182 in the first year of the levy.

Bridgeton Township Proposal #1 -- Road Improvement Millage 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 2009 through 2012 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 $90,520?

Bridgeton Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Protection Millage Renewal - .50 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 $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2009 through 2012, inclusive, for Bridgeton Township for fire protection, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage, raising in the first year an estimated $22,629?

Denver Township Proposal -- Fire Services Renewal - 1 Mill

Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Denver Township, totaling 1 mill ($1per $1,000 of taxable value), that have been reduced to 0.9795 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2008, be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the two years, 2009 through 2010, inclusive, for operation of fire protection services; and shall the Township levy said 1 mill during that period, raising an estimated $38,544 in 2009, the first year the millage is levied?

Ensley Township Proposal -- Road Millage Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Ensley be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2008 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining and repairing roads within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $216,781 in the first year of the levy.

Everett Township Proposal #1 -- Fire Millage Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2008 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds to purchase fire extinguishing apparatus and equipment and for the maintenance and operation of fire protection within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $65,560 in the first year of the levy.

Everett Township Proposal #2 -- Cemetery Millage Renewal - .25 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at .25 mills ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2008 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of operating and maintaining Township cemeteries and for cemeteries located elsewhere which are operated by the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $10,927 in the first year of the levy.

Everett Township Proposal #3 -- Road Millage Renewal - 3 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in the Township of Everett be renewed at 3.0 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on real and personal taxable property for four (4) years, 2008 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and repairing roads within the Township? This millage renewal would raise an estimated $131,119 in the first year of the levy.

Garfield Township Proposal -- Road Millage 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 taxable value for the period 2009 through 2012, 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 for such levy an estimated $150,000.00?

Goodwell Township Proposal #1 -- Fire Protection Millage Renewal - .75 Mill

Shall the increase in the tax rate limitation for Goodwell Township be renewed in the amount of .7294 mills ($0.7294 per $1,000 of taxable value), and increased to and levied in the amount of .75 mills ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value), for the years 2008 through 2011, both inclusive? This proposal is for the renewal of a previously authorized fire protection millage which has been reduced by required millage rollbacks, and an increase back to the .75 mills originally approved by the voters of the Township. The purpose of this special millage is to provide fire protection services to the Township. All or a portion of revenues will be disbursed to Big Prairie Township under a fire protection agreement. A levy of .75 mills will provide revenue of approximately $22,489 in the first year of the renewal.

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

Shall the increase in the tax rate limitation for Goodwell Township be renewed in the amount of 1.9455 mills ($1.9455 per $1,000 of taxable value), and increased to and levied in the amount of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), for the years 2008 through 2011, both inclusive? This proposal is for the renewal of a previously authorized road improvement millage which has been reduced by required millage rollbacks, and an increase back to the 2.0 mills originally approved by the voters of the Township. The purpose of this special millage is to improve public roads within the Township. All or a portion of revenues will be disbursed to the Newaygo County Road Commission for public road improvements in the Township. A levy of 2.0 mills will provide revenue of approximately $59,970 in the first year of the renewal.

Home Township Proposal #1 -- Road Brining Millage Renewal - 2 Mills

For Renewal Only Proposition to Levy Tax for the Purpose of Brining Roads in the Township of Home 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 renewed at 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for each of three years from 2009 through 2011 inclusive for the purpose of brining roads within Home Township; which will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $24,800.00?

Home Township Proposal #2 -- Fire Protection Services Millage Renewal - 1.5 Mills

For Renewal Only Proposition to Levy Tax for Operation of Fire Protection Services for the Township of Home. Services to be Procured at the Discretion of the Home Township Board. Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes in Home Township imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of said Township be renewed for one and one-half (1-1/2) mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of the taxable value) for each of three years from 2009 through 2011 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 $18,600.00?

Lilley Township Proposal #1 -- Road Millage 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 mills (1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2009 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Roads; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period? (If approved, 1.0 mills will raise approximately $32,171 in the first year of the levy.)

Lilley Township Proposal #2 -- Waste and Transfer Station Millage Renewal - 2.5 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 2.5 mills (2.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2009 through 2012, 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, 2.5 mills will raise approximately $80,428 in the first year of the levy.) This is a reduction from original 3 mills down to 2.5 mills.

Lincoln Township Proposal #1 -- Fire Protection Millage Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to 1.3848 mills ($1.38 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2009 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection services? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills is estimated to raise $55,251 in the first year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal #2 -- Road Millage Renewal - 1.0 Mill

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to .9231 mills ($0.92 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2009 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1 mill is estimated to raise $36,834 in the first year of the levy.)

Lincoln Township Proposal #3 -- Road Millage Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the previously voted increase in the constitutional tax rate limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Lincoln Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value), as reduced to 1.3848 mills ($1.38 per $1,000 of taxable value) by required rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2009 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills is estimated to raise $55,251 in the first year of the levy.)

Monroe Township Proposal #1 -- Fire Equipment and Operation Purposes 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 2009 through 2012 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 $17,466.28?

Monroe Township Proposal #2 -- Township Roads and 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 2009 through 2012 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 $11,644.19?

Monroe Township Proposal #3 -- 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 2009 through 2012 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 $2,911.05?

Monroe Township Proposal #4 -- Township Hall Repair and 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 2009 through 2012 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 $4,366.57?

Wilcox Township Proposal -- Fire Protection Millage Renewal - 1.5 Mills

Shall the expired previously voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Wilcox Township of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 1.4040 mills ($1.40 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2008 through 2011, inclusive, for the purpose of providing fire protection services? (If approved and levied, 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) is estimated to raise $25,130.00 in the first year the millage is levied.)