Aug 4 Ballot: Rochester Hills Millages for Fire Services and Pathways

Rochester Hills, MI – Voters in Rochester Hills have two proposals on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot. Here is the ballot language:

Rochester Hills Pathway Millage Renewal

Shall the City of Rochester Hills renew and continue to levy 0.1715 mill ($0.1715 per $1,000 of taxable value) to establish, construct, maintain, and repair pathways and surfaces for use by bicycles, non-motorized vehicles, and pedestrians along main, arterial, and collector roads, on the Clinton River Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and to create linkages to pathways and schools in the City for ten (10) years, beginning in 2026 (for fiscal year 2027) and continuing through 2035 (for fiscal year 2036), which will provide an estimated revenue of $864,920 if levied in the first year of such levy.

Proposed City Charter Amendment to Authorize Additional Millage for Funding the Fire Department

A proposal to amend the City Charter by modifying Section 4.2, subsection .4. This subsection authorizes the City to levy up to 3.0 mills for funding the Fire Department. Required millage rollbacks have reduced this to 2.7798 mills. If adopted, the charter amendment will increase the amount the City may levy for funding the Fire Department to 3.5 mills, which, if levied in full, will raise an estimated $5,039,970 in additional revenue in the first year. Shall the City Charter be amended to authorize the City to levy up to 3.5 mills for funding the Fire Department?

Several communities also have proposals on the ballot. For the full list and more election information visit the Oakland County Clerk’s website.

Check out the Oakland County Election Page for info on other proposals.