Garden City, Michigan, Replace and Extend School Building and Repair Property Tax Measure (August 2024)

Garden City Replace and Extend Building and Site Sinking Property Tax Measure
Election date August 6, 2024
Topic Local property tax and Local school budgets
Status Approved
Type Referral

Garden City Replace and Extend Building and Site Sinking Property Tax Measure was on the ballot as a referral in Garden City on August 6, 2024. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported replacing and extending the property tax rate for Garden City Public Schools to levy $182.85 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years to fund school building repairs, security improvements, technology upgrades, and transportation vehicle acquisitions, excluding salaries and operating expenses.

A "no" vote opposed replacing and extending the property tax rate for Garden City Public Schools to levy $182.85 per $100,000 of assessed value for five years to fund school building repairs, security improvements, technology upgrades, and transportation vehicle acquisitions, excluding salaries and operating expenses.

Election results

Garden City Replace and Extend Building and Site Sinking Property Tax Measure
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		2,282	55.66%
No		1,818	44.34%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Replace and Extend Building and Site Sinking Property Tax Measure was as follows:

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As a replacement of existing authority, shall the Garden City Public Schools, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, be authorized to levy 1.8285 mills ($1.8285 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of five (5) years, being the years 2024 to 2028, inclusive, to create a building and site sinking fund to be used for the construction or repair of school buildings, school security improvements, the acquisition or upgrading of technology, the acquisition of student transportation vehicles, trucks and vans and parts, supplies and equipment used for the maintenance of these vehicles and for any other purposes permitted by law? This millage if approved and levied would provide estimated revenues to the School District of approximately $1,224,974.00 during the 2024 calendar year.

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Path to the ballot

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Garden City.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Michigan

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Michigan.

How to vote in Michigan

Poll times

In Michigan, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Most of the state observes Eastern Time, while several counties observe Central Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

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To vote in Michigan, a voter must be a United States citizen and a resident of their city or township for at least 30 days. Voters must be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison.

Voters may register to vote online, by mail, or in person at clerk's offices in their county, city, or township, or at a state department branch office 15 days or earlier before an election.

Within 14 days of an election and on Election Day, voters can register in person at their local clerk's office by presenting proof of residency documentation. According to the Michigan Secretary of State's website:

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Proof of residency is official documentation (paper or digital) that lists a voter’s current name and address. When registering to vote within 14 days of an election, voters must present one form of proof of residency in person at a local clerk’s office. Proof of residency examples include: Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport A utility bill Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.) A bank or credit card statement Financial aid or school enrollment documents A lease agreement A paycheck or other government check Other government document

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Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter registration

Michigan automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for or update a driver’s license or personal identification card. The state sends a notice to the person afterward allowing them to decline the voter registration.

The Michigan Department of Corrections must also work with the secretary of state to automatically register individuals who are released from incarceration. The state also automatically registers individuals who apply for Medicaid coverage with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Michigan has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

See also: Same-day voter registration

Michigan allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Michigan law requires individuals to "be a resident of their city or township for at least 30 days by Election Day to vote in that election," according to the Michigan Secretary of State's office.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Michigan does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Michigan Voter Information Center, administered by the Michigan Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Michigan requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of December 2025. Click here for the Michigan Secretary of State page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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You will be asked to show ID when you check in to vote. If you don’t have one, you can still vote. If this happens, expect a poll worker to ask you to sign a form before you vote that explains you didn’t have an ID. Your ballot will be included with all others and counted. ID types you can use to check in are: Michigan driver's license or state ID (may be expired) Driver's license or state ID issued by another state Federal, state or local government-issued photo ID U.S. passport Military photo ID Photo ID from an educational institution Tribal photo ID

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Voters can obtain a state identification card at a secretary of state branch office for $10. Voters over the age of 65, voters who are blind, and voters whose driving privileges have been terminated due to a physical or mental disability can obtain an identification card for free. Additionally, voters who can present a reason for having the fee waived may also obtain an ID for free. Visit the Michigan secretary of state’s page or call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) for more information.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2024
• Local school tax on the ballot

Michigan

• Michigan 2024 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Michigan
• Garden City, Michigan

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