Big Rapids Township Fire Levy Renewal (August 2012)
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A Big Rapids Township Fire Levy Renewal measure was on the August 7, 2012 ballot in the township of Big Rapids, which is in Mecosta County.
This measure was approved
- YES 465 (71.87%)
- NO 182 (28.13%)[1]
This measure sought to renew the current fire levy which is set at a rate of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value for a further six years in order to continue to pay for fire and rescue services in the township.[2]
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
| Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, be renewed at 1 ½ mills ($1.50 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of six years, 2012 to 2017 inclusive, to provide funds for Fire-Rescue Department purposes, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purposes, thereby raising in the 2012 calendar year an estimated $200,000.00?[3] |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mecosta County Clerk, August Election Results
- ↑ Mecosta County Elections, Current Election Information
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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