2023 Election
2023 Election
Mark Your Calendars! Election Day - Tuesday, November 7. Lincoln will have two millage renewals on the ballot for the fall election. We will be sharing additional information about the proposals in upcoming communications.
NON-HOMESTEAD MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
The Ballot will Read:
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Lincoln Consolidated School District, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, Michigan, be renewed by 18.1067 mills ($18.1067 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive, and also be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2025 to 2034, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $5,370,419 (this millage is to renew millage that will expire with the 2024 levy and to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the “Headlee” amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore that reduction)?
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What is this millage?
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renew millage that will expire with the 2013 tax levy.
What is this millage?
This proposal will allow the school district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renew millage that will expire with the 2023 tax levy.
How much will the millage cost homeowners?
If approved, homeowners will not see an increase in their property taxes on their primary residence. This is not a new tax. It is a proposal to continue the existing 18 mill assessment on non-homestead properties.
How will this millage be used?
The district relies heavily on an 18.1067 non-homestead tax to operate its schools. The 18-mill operational tax is levied on commercial and non-exempt agricultural properties which allows us to receive our full state funding. It is projected to generate $5,370,419 in 2025.
When are the polls open?
The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 7, 2023. If you are unsure of your polling location, contact your township clerk.
RECREATION MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
The Ballot will Read:
LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FUNDS
TO OPERATE A SYSTEM OF PUBLIC RECREATION AND PLAYGROUNDS
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy public recreation
millage previously approved by the electors which will expire with the 2024 levy.
Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of .0943 mill ($0.0943 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Lincoln Consolidated School District, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 5 years, 2025 to 2029, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for operating a system of public recreation and playgrounds; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect for such recreation program if the millage is approved and levied in 2025 is approximately $109,945 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)?
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
What is this millage?
This millage renewal will raise funds for continued support of Lincoln Community Programs, including Lincoln Golden Ages Seniors, Lincoln Community Education, and Lincoln Recreation programs.
How much will the millage cost?
If approved, homeowners will not see an increase in mills collected. This is not a new tax. The proposed millage renewal is .0943 mill ($0.943 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years and will cost the homeowner of a $200,000 home $9.43 per year.
How will this millage be used?
This millage will cover administrative, facility maintenance, and operational costs for community recreation programs, including senior citizens. The passing of this millage will support the expansion of programs and help ensure that the participation fees are kept affordable.
When are the polls open?
The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 7, 2023. If you are unsure of your polling location, contact your township clerk.
