Wayne County, Michigan, Proposition J, Millage Renewal Measure (August 2022)

Wayne County Proposition J
Election date August 2, 2022
Topic Tax renewal and County tax
Status a Approved
Type Referral	Origin Lawmakers

Wayne County Proposition J was on the ballot as a referral in Wayne County on August 2, 2022. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported renewing the tax, at a rate of $0.94 per $1,000 of assessed property value, authorized in 2012 for 10 more years to fund jail facilities, juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and alternative adult penalty options.

A "no" vote opposed renewing the tax authorized in 2012 for 10 more years to fund jail facilities, juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and adult penalty options, thereby allowing it to expire in 2022.

Election results

Wayne County Proposition J
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		161,451	61.46%
No		101,250	38.54%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Measure design

Proposition J renewed a millage, at a rate of $0.94 per $1,000 of assessed property value, authorized in 2012 for 10 years. It was set to expire in 2032. The revenue generated from the millage funded jail and juvenile detention facilities, as well as alternative adult penalty options.

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Proposition J was as follows:

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To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at the 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation for ten more years (2022 through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.

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Support

Supporters

Officials

• Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D)

Arguments

• Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell: "These funds are especially needed to help in the operation of our jails and sheriff’s department. This is a renewal, not a new millage."

Opposition

Ballotpedia did not locate a campaign in opposition to the ballot measure.

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Michigan

The Wayne County Commission voted to place the millage renewal on the August 2022 ballot.

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

Check your voter registration status here.

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 2022
• County tax on the ballot

Michigan

• Michigan 2022 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Michigan
• Wayne County, Michigan

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