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23-05-2025
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Guide: All the ballot proposals planned for August in Ottawa, Allegan
HOLLAND — Zeeland residents will participate in a primary for councilmembers in August, but several other municipalities in the greater Holland area will have ballot proposals to consider. According to information shared on the Ottawa County and Allegan County elections websites, there will be 10 total proposals in the area for residents to peruse, although two are for school districts predominantly in other counties — operating renewals for Ravenna and Delton Kellogg. Of the eight hyper-local proposals, there will be three townships and two school districts with questions on the ballot, primarily in Allegan County. Voters in the HPS district, which spans portions of Ottawa and Allegan, will see a 30-year, $49.225 million bond on the ballot. If approved, the proposal wouldn't change the district's tax rate, as it results in a '0 mill net increase' over 2025, per the ballot language. HPS would use the funds for remodeling, furnishing and equipping school buildings, acquiring instructional technology and equipment, purchasing school buses, 'erecting school support buildings,' and 'erecting, developing and improving athletic fields and facilities, parking areas and sites.' Earlier this year, HPS conducted a survey to gauge support for a potential bond. Projects in the survey included infrastructure like technology, roofing, paving, HVAC and security; significant 'educational enhancements' at the current Jefferson Elementary to prepare for a transition into Holland Language Academy in 2028; and a new football and multi-use outdoor stadium. Fennville voters will see a 25-year, $22.35 million bond on the ballot after the FPS Board of Education approved language during a meeting April 21. If the plan is approved, the district's millage rate would actually drop by 0.5 mills, so residents would pay a lower tax rate. That's possible because previous debts have been paid off and are set to expire from the district's debt millage. By replacing those with a new bond, the district can fund improvements without increasing the tax rate. Projects in the bond include outdoor learning environments, flexible classroom furniture, upgraded fire alarms and communication systems and boilers throughout the district. Fennville Elementary will see a full HVAC replacement, roof replacement and window improvements. At Fennville Middle, the school will receive ADA-compliant restroom renovations, HVAC upgrades and cafeteria improvements. The high school will see a roof replacement, HVAC improvements, ADA-compliant restroom renovations and classroom enhancements. More: Election Guide: All the candidates, proposals on the ballot so far near Holland Laketown voters will see a pair of related proposals in August. One would decrease a previously approved millage by 0.5 mills, while the other will increase a previously approved millage by 0.5 mills. Laketown voters approved a renewal of a 2-mill tax to fund fire department operations, repair, construction, reconstruction and/or blacktopping of roads and non-motorized paths, and repair and maintenance of drains in 2024. The township also has a separate millage of 1 mill for operating funds, equipment, and apparatus acquisition for the Graafschap Fire Department. The first proposal for Laketown would reduce the millage for roads, paths and drains from 2 mills to 1.5 mills, and remove GFD from the millage altogether. The renewed millage would run 2026-28 and generate an estimated $984,700 in 2026. A second request would increase the GFD millage from 1 mill to 1.5 mills and renew the tax from 2025-29. If approved, the proposal would generate an estimated $937,750 in 2026, according to ballot language. If both proposals are approved, 0.5 mills would essentially shift from the roads, paths and drains millage to the GFD millage, and the fire department would no longer be included in the roads, paths and drains millage. In Lee Township, voters will be asked to renew and restore a millage for road construction, upgrades, maintenance and improvements. The previously approved 2-mill authorized tax has been decreased to 1.9103 mills due to rollbacks under the Headlee Amendment, which occur when growth on existing property values exceeds the rate of inflation. The ballot measure in August will seek to restore the millage to the previous 2 mills and renew it for three years, 2025-27. Support Local News: Receive unlimited digital access to your local news coverage Voters in Manlius Township will have a trio of renewals to vote on in August. All three proposals include a restoration of mills lost to Headlee rollbacks and a renewal for four years. The proposed renewals are 2 mills for road improvements, 1.75 mills for fire protection and 1.5 mills for road resurfacing. — Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at mboatman@ This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Proposals for August include large bonds at HPS, FPS
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07-05-2025
- Politics
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Metro Detroit election results for May 6, 2025
Results for races and ballot proposals in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties for the May 6, 2025 election. Wyandotte mayor One position. Four-year term. Wyandotte city council Six positions. Four-year term. Redford Union School District building and site bond proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District bonding proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District operating millage renewal proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District operating millage proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Clawson charter amendment No. 1 For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Clawson charter amendment No. 2 For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Ferndale Millage restoration proposal For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Ferndale Public Schools school improvement bond proposition For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. The Lamphere Schools school improvement bond proposition For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Mount Clemens Community Schools building and site bond proposal For ballot language, see Macomb County clerk's website. Results will be updated as they are posted to the county websites. Refresh the page for updated results. Races that are not competitive - where there are fewer candidates than positions - will not be included. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Metro Detroit election results for May 6, 2025
