Byron Township — New Millage Proposition: 1.00 Mill for Parks and Recreation Purposes (Kent County)

What it does

Shall the limitation on general ad valorum taxation within the Township of Byron imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for the Township of Byron by a rate not to exceed (1.00) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2026 and continuing through the year 2035, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable value in the Township? The purpose of this new millage levy is to raise additional funds to be used by the Township for funding the expansion, acquisition, improvement, operation, and maintenance of Township parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways, and sidewalks. It is estimated that a levy of 1.00 mill would provide revenue of $2,019,781 in the first calendar year. If this new millage is approved, the Township Board anticipates levying 0.60 mill on the December 1, 2026, tax bill. The revenue from this new millage levy will be disbursed and used by the Township.

A YES vote means

Byron Township could levy a new tax of up to 1.00 mill for ten years, 2026 through 2035, for parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways and sidewalks, raising about $2,019,781 the first year at the full rate; the Board plans to levy 0.60 mill in December 2026.

A NO vote means

Byron Township would not levy this new parks and recreation millage.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Byron Township mean?

Byron Township could levy a new tax of up to 1.00 mill for ten years, 2026 through 2035, for parks, recreation facilities, trails, pathways and sidewalks, raising about $2,019,781 the first year at the full rate; the Board plans to levy 0.60 mill in December 2026.

What does a NO vote on Byron Township mean?

Byron Township would not levy this new parks and recreation millage.

How many votes does Byron Township need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Byron Township?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.