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Location of Ingham County in Michigan

2025

See also: Michigan 2025 local ballot measures

November 4

• Lansing, Michigan, Amend the City Charter Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports amending the Lansing City Charter to: increase the size of the city council from 8 to nine members; permit the city council to remove the city attorney;  require the mayor to present a strategic plan for their term of office; hold city elections every four years, as opposed to every two years, and schedule all city office elections on the same date;  create an online tax and debt dashboard for financial transparency; and  make the internal auditor position independent from the city council and the mayor's office, among other changes.

A "no" vote opposes amending the Lansing City Charter.

August 6

• Lansing, Michigan, Property Tax Renewal for Parks and Recreation System Measure (August 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a one-mill property tax (equal to $100 per $100,000 of taxable value) for five years beginning July 1, 2026, to fund the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the city’s parks and recreation system.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a one-mill property tax (equal to $100 per $100,000 of taxable value) for five years beginning July 1, 2026, to fund the operation, maintenance, and improvements of the city’s parks and recreation system.

2024

See also: Michigan 2024 local ballot measures

August 6

• Ingham County, Michigan, Property Tax to Fund Health Services Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax at a rate of $63 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund health services, including doctor visits, generic medications, and treatment for cancer and other diseases for low-income individuals, for four years.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax at a rate of $63 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund health services, including doctor visits, generic medications, and treatment for cancer and other diseases for low-income individuals, for four years.

• Ingham County, Michigan, Property Tax to Fund Services for Elderly Individuals Measure (August 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax at a rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund services for elderly individuals for four years (2024-2027).

A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax at a rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund services for elderly individuals that expired in 2023.

November 5

• Capital Area Transportation Authority, Michigan, Property Tax Renewal Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing the millage of $298 per $100,000 in assessed value, to be used for public transportation purposes, generating an estimated $24.1 million in 2026.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the millage of $298 per $100,000 in assessed value, to be used for public transportation purposes, generating an estimated $24.1 million in 2026.

• Ingham County, Michigan, Hotel Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the county hotel tax from 5% to 8%.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the county hotel tax from 5% to 8%.

• Ingham County, Michigan, Property Tax for Housing Programs Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the millage by up to $50 per $100,000 in assessed value, for a period of four years, for the purposes of housing to low and moderate income families, and services to unhoused persons in the county, raising an estimated $5.61 million in the first year of the levy.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the millage by up to $50 per $100,000 in assessed value, for a period of four years, for the purposes of housing to low and moderate income families, and services to unhoused persons in the county, raising an estimated $5.61 million in the first year of the levy.

2023

See also: Michigan 2023 local ballot measures

November 7

• East Lansing, Michigan, Ballot Question 3, Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported this charter amendment to: adopt ranked-choice voting (RCV) for city council elections provided that the state certifies a process for allowing RCV and give the city council the option to call a special election to fill a vacant city council seat, rather than making an appointment.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to adopt ranked-choice voting (RCV) for city council elections and allow a special election to fill a vacant city council.

• East Lansing, Michigan, Change Commencement Date of City Council Terms of Office Charter Amendment (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported changing the commencement date of city council member terms of office from the Tuesday following the election to the first Tuesday following January 1 of the following calendar year.

A "no" vote opposed changing the commencement date of city council member terms of office to the first Tuesday following January 1 of the following calendar year, thus keeping the date at the first Tuesday following the election.

• East Lansing, Michigan, Number of City Council Members Charter Amendment (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported changing the composition of the East Lansing City Council from five members to seven members.

A "no" vote opposed changing the composition of the East Lansing City Council to seven members, thus keeping the City Council at five members.

• Lansing, Michigan, City Charter Revision Commission Question (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing a Lansing Charter Revision Commission, which voters would elect.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing a Lansing Charter Revision Commission, which voters would elect.

2022

See also: Michigan 2022 local ballot measures

November 8

• Lansing, Michigan, Police and Fire Department Facilities Bond Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported issuing $175.00 million in bonds for police and fire department facilities and other public safety buildings.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $175.00 million in bonds for police and fire department facilities and other public safety buildings.

• Lansing, Michigan, Remove Felony Conviction Ban for Service on City Boards Amendment (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported removing the ban on persons with felony convictions from serving on city boards.

A "no" vote opposed removing the ban on persons with felony convictions from serving on city boards.

August 2

• Ingham County, Michigan, Proposal 1, Animal Control Program Operations and Services Funding Measure (August 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the tax limit that can be assessed on property in one year in Ingham County to $0.20 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for eight years (2022-2029) and using the revenue to fund animal control programs.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the tax limit that can be assessed on property in one year in Ingham County to $0.20 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for eight years (2022-2029), and using the revenue to fund animal control programs.

• Ingham County, Michigan, Proposal 2, Juvenile Justice Millage Renewal and Restoration Measure (August 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported the renewing of a tax of $0.5983 on property and restoring a $0.0017 tax for a total rate of $0.6000 per $1,000 of assessed property value for eight years (2022-2029) to fund Ingham County's operations that house and detain delinquent juveniles.

A "no" vote opposed the renewing of a tax of $0.5983 on property and restoring a $0.0017 tax for a total rate of $0.6000 per $1,000 of assessed property value for eight years (2022-2029) to fund Ingham County's operations that house and detain delinquent juveniles.

• Lansing, Michigan, North Cemetery Lot Number 48 Sale Measure (August 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the city to sell Lot Number 48 of the North Cemetery.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the city to sell Lot Number 48 of the North Cemetery.

May 3

• Lansing School District, Michigan, Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Lansing School District to issue up to $129.7 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund educational equipment and infrastructure development, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0.58 per $1,000 in assessed value with a zero mill net increase over the previous year's levy.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Lansing School District to issue up to $129.7 million in bonds, with bond revenue going to fund educational equipment and infrastructure development, and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $0.58 per $1,000 in assessed value with a zero mill net increase over the previous year's levy.

2021

August 3

See also: Michigan 2021 local ballot measures

• Lansing, Michigan, Proposal 1, Renewal of Increased Property Tax Limit (August 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing an increase of the city property tax limit to 20.00 mills ($20.00 per $1,000 of assessed value) for five years, thereby allowing the current property tax of 19.44 mills to continue and generating an estimated $2,770,894 in its first year.

A "no" vote opposed renewing an increase of the city property tax limit to 20.00 mills ($20.00 per $1,000 of assessed value) for five years, thereby allowing the property tax limit to decrease to 18.8658 mills in 2022.

2015

May 5

See also: May 5, 2015 ballot measures in Michigan

a City of East Lansing Marijuana Decriminalization Proposal (May 2015) (Also in Clinton County)

2014

November 4

See also: November 4, 2014 ballot measures in Michigan

City of East Lansing Marijuana Decriminalization Proposal (November 2014) (also in Clinton County) - This measure was postponed until November 2015.

2013

May 7

See also: May 7, 2013 ballot measures in Michigan

aa Northwest Community School District Bonding Proposals, 2 (May 2013) (also in Jackson County)
d Williamston Community School District Sinking Fund Tax Levy Proposal (May 2013)
a Waverly Township Fire Tax Levy Increase Proposal (May 2013) (also in Eaton, Cheboygan and Clinton County)

February 26

See also: February 26, 2013 ballot measures in Michigan

a Eaton Rapids Public School District Bond Proposal (February 2013) (also in Eaton County)
a East Lansing City School District Bond Proposal (February 2013) (also in Clinton County)

2012

November 6

See also: November 6, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan

aIngham County Health Services Levy Increase Proposal (November 2012)
aEast Lansing City Public Library Levy Increase Proposal (November 2012)
aLansing City Sale of Red Cedar Park Proposal (November 2012)
aMeridian Township Central Fire Station Bond Proposal (November 2012)
aEaton Rapids Public School District Levy Proposal (November 2012) (also in Eaton County)
dPerry Public School District Levy Proposal (November 2012) (also in Shiawassee County)
dWilliamston Community School District Levy Proposal (November 2012)

August 7

See also: August 7, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan

a Ingham County Juvenile Levy Renewal (August 2012)
a Ingham County 911 Levy Renewal (August 2012)
a Ingham County Transportation Levy Increase (August 2012)
a Aurelius Township Fire Levy Renewal (August 2012)
a Lansing City Charter Amendment (August 2012)
a Lansing City Golf Course Sale Question (August 2012)
a Lansing City Oak Park Sale Question (August 2012)
a Lansing Township Police Levy Renewal (August 2012)
a Leslie Township Fire levy Renewal (August 2012)
d Leslie Township Road Levy Increase (August 2012)
a Meridian Township Seniors Levy Renewal (August 2012)
a Meridian Township Road Levy Renewal (August 2012)
d Meridian Township Zoning Amendment (August 2012)
a Fowlerville Library District Levy Addition (August 2012) (also in Livingston & Shiawassee Counties)
a Jackson County School District Levy Increase (August 2012) (also in Jackson County & Eaton County)
d Perry School District Non Residential Levy Renewal (August 2012) (also in Shiawassee County)

May 8

See also: May 8, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan

d Delhi Township Sewer Bond Measure (May 2012)
a Springport School District Non Residential Property Tax Renewal (May 2012) (also in Calhoun, Eaton & Jackson Counties)
a Waverly School District Non Residential Property Tax Renewal (May 2012) (also in Eaton & Clinton Counties)

February 28

See also: February 28, 2012 ballot measures in Michigan

d East Lansing School District Bond Measure (February 2012) (also in Clinton County)

2011

November 8

See also: November 8, 2011 ballot measures in Michigan

d Lansing City Charter Amendment (November 2011)
a Lansing City Land Sale Question (November 2011)
a Lansing City Levy Restoration Question (November 2011)
d Leslie City Charter Amendment (November 2011)
a Northwest School District Non Residential Property Tax Increases, 2 (November 2011) (also in Jackson county)
a Okemos School District Levy Renewal (November 2011)

May 3

See also: May 3, 2011 ballot measures in Michigan

d Lansing City Property Tax Increase (May 2011)
a Dansville School District Non Residential Property Tax Renewal (May 2011)

2010

November 2

See also: November 2, 2010 ballot measures in Michigan

a Potter Park & Zoo Levy Renewal (November 2010)
a Mason City Charter Amendment (November 2010)
a Mason City Operations Levy Measure (November 2010)
da Ingham Unincorporated Areas Police Assessment District Creation, 13 (November 2010)
d Meridian Township Headlee Restoration Tax (November 2010)
a Meridian Township Land Preservation Levy Reduction (November 2010)
a Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Levy Renewal (November 2010)
d Eaton Rapids Public School District Bond Measure (November 2010) (also in Eaton County)
a Lansing School District Sinking Fund Levy (November 2010)

August 3

See also: August 3, 2010 ballot measures in Michigan

a Ingham County Transportation Levy Increase (August 2010)
a Capital Area Transportation Levy Increase (August 2010)
a Lansing Park Operations Levy Renewal (August 2010)
a Delhi Township Fire and Police Services Levies, 2 (August 2010)
a Dansville & Leslie School District Levy Measures, 3 (August 2010)

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Michigan

a Leslie School Board recall, Michigan, 2009

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