Aug 4 Ballot: Springfield Township Fire and Police Millage Renewals

Springfield Township, MI – Voters in Springfield Township have two millage renewals on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot, covering fire and police services. Here is the ballot language:

Springfield Township Fire Millage Renewal Question

Shall the two previously voted increases in the collective amount of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the constitutional limitation on the amount of taxes upon all taxable property within Springfield Charter Township, which collectively, with required millage rollbacks, last resulted in a levy of 1.9072 mills, be renewed, combined, and increased back to 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for a period of ten years, from 2026 to 2035, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining the current level of fire protection and emergency services including advanced life support services, and including personnel, equipment, facilities, and operational costs? If approved, the Township shall collect from this levy in the first year approximately $1,860,400.

Police Millage Renewal Question

Shall the two previously voted increases in the collective amount of 2.9441 mills ($2.9441 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the constitutional limitation on the amount of taxes upon all taxable property within Springfield Charter Township, which collectively, with required millage rollbacks, last resulted in a levy of 2.8262 mills, be renewed, combined, and increased back to 2.9441 mills ($2.9441 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for a period of ten years, from 2026 to 2035, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining the current level of police services, including personnel, equipment, facilities, and operational costs? If approved, the Township shall collect from this levy in the first year approximately $2,738,500

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.