Brought to you by Election Magic Michigan August 2010 Primary Election - 8/3/2010

Proposal Text

Van Buren County -- Transit Millage Renewal

PUBLIC TRANSIT MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall there be a renewal of up to a .2480 mill ($.2480 per thousand dollars of Taxable Value) on real and personal property for the exclusive use of public transportation purposes, to include accommodation for seniors and disabled, for five (5) years from 2011 through 2015? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $734,431 in 2011. A property with a Taxable value of $100,000 would raise an estimated $24.80 per year.

Van Buren County -- Ambulance Millage

AMBULANCE MILLAGE Shall Van Buren County collect up to .9402 of a mill ($0.9402 per thousand dollars of Taxable Value) on real and personal property in Van Buren County for a period of five (5) years beginning in 2010 through 2014 for the exclusive use of ambulance services? Forty percent (40%) of the revenues generated by the millage proposal shall be distributed to the respective ambulance service districts based upon population while the remaining revenue shall be distributed pro rata county wide to the ambulance service providers based on the taxable value in the ambulance service providers respective district. It is anticipated that the revenue collected by the County as a result of this proposal will be $2,784,324 in the first calendar year of the levy. This proposed ballot question shall replace two millages that financially supported County-wide ambulance services.

Van Buren County -- Public Safety Millage Renewal

PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall there be a renewal of up to a .5351 mill ($0.5351 cents per thousand dollars) of the taxable value on real and personal property in Van Buren County for a period of four (4) years, commencing December 1, 2010, to be used by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office for Drug Enforcement and Road Patrol? It is estimated that the revenue collected by the County as a result of this proposal will be $1,584,678 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Almena Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Almena be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $39,465?

Antwerp Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Antwerp be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Antwerp Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $89,350?

Arlington Township -- Senior Citizen Renewal Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN RENEWAL MILLAGE Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Arlington Township reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mil be renewed at .25 mil ($ .25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Arlington Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $14,515?

Bangor Township -- Senior Citizen Renewal Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN RENEWAL MILLAGE Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bangor Township reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mil be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Bangor Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $15,075?

Bangor Township -- Road Millage

Shall the limitation of the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all real and personal property in Bangor Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, for all purposes, be increased as provided in Article IX, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, by four (4.0) mills being $4.00 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation for a period of four (4) years commencing with the 2010 tax year, for the purpose of road construction and maintenance within the Township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Bangor Township as a result of this proposal will be $224,557.00 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Bloomingdale Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Bloomingdale be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Bloomingdale Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $22,947.00?

Columbia Township -- Senior Citizen Renewal Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN RENEWAL MILLAGE Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mil in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Columbia Township reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mil be renewed at .25 mil ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall Columbia Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,876?

Columbia Township -- Police Millage Renewal

POLICE MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real and personal property in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, be renewed for one and one quarter (1.25) mil, being $1.25 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the 2010 tax year, for the purpose of providing funds for police protection and service within the township? It is anticipated that the revenue collected by Columbia Township as a result of this proposal will be $104,694 in the first calendar year of the levy.

Covert Township -- Renewal of Services for Older Persons Millage

RENEWAL OF SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS This proposal is a renewal or continuation of the previous millage authorized by voters for senior services. Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real and personal property in the Township of Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan be increased by one-quarter (0.25) mil, being $0.25 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, for a period of four (4) years, commencing with the 2010 tax year for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of sixty (60) years, pursuant to Public Act 39, 1976? Based upon the 2010 taxable valuation, it is anticipated that the revenue collected by Covert Township as a result of this proposal will be $129,421.00, in the first calendar year of the levy.

Decatur Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Decatur be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $21,697?

Geneva Township -- Senior Citizen Millage Renewal

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of .25 mill in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Geneva Township reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mill be renewed at .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4-year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of funding activities or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $20,484.00?

Hamilton Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Hamilton be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $12,859?

Hamilton Township -- Road Improvements & Maintenance Millage

PROPOSITION FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general Ad Valorem taxes within Hamilton Township, Van Buren County, Michigan imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, be increased by one mill ($1.00 per $1000.00 of taxable value), upon both real and tangible personal property within said Township for a period of five (5) years commencing in 2010 through 2014 for the purpose of road improvements and maintenance of roads in Hamilton Township? It is estimated that the revenue collected by the Township as a result of this proposal, if approved, would be the sum of $50,546.00 in the first year of the levy.

Hartford Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Hartford Township be increased by .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $17,956?

Hartford Township -- Recreation Millage

RECREATION MILLAGE Shall Hartford Township impose an increase of .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2010 through 2014 inclusive, for the general operation and programs of the Hartford Council for Recreation, which .25 mill increase will raise an estimated $16,807.00 in the first year the millage is levied.

Keeler Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Keeler be increased by .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $30,961?

Lawrence Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Lawrence be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $26,150?

Paw Paw Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Paw Paw be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $61,128?

Pine Grove Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Pine Grove be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $21,353?

Porter Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Porter be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $30,083?

South Haven Township -- Senior Citizen Millage Renewal

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted increase of .25 mill in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within South Haven Charter Township reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mill be renewed at .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the South Haven Charter Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $37,217?

Waverly Township -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Waverly be increased by .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the Township levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $16,120?

City of Bangor -- Senior Citizen Renewal

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mill in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Bangor City reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mill be renewed at .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of Bangor levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $7,271?

City of Gobles -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Gobles be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of Gobles levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $3,404?

City of Hartford -- Senior Citizen Millage

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE Shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the City of Hartford be increased by .25 (one quarter) mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 inclusive for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years through the Senior Services of Van Buren County in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City levy such millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $7,818?

City of South Haven -- Senior Citizen Millage Renewal

SENIOR CITIZEN MILLAGE RENEWAL Shall the previously voted millage of .25 mill in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the South Haven City reduced by the required roll back to .2491 mill be renewed at .25 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value for real and personal property) for the 4 year period of 2010 through 2013 for the purpose of appropriating funds for the activities and/or services for older persons, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, through the South Haven Area Senior Services as in accordance with Public Act 39 of 1976; and shall the City of South Haven levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $93,143?