Rockford Public Schools — Operating Millage Proposal (Kent County)

What it does

This proposal will allow the school district 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 revenue per pupil foundation allowance. The remaining 3 mills are only available to be levied to restore millage lost as a reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will only be levied to the extent necessary to restore that reduction. The total millage levied from this authorization shall not exceed 18 mills in any year. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Rockford Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan, be increased by 21 mills ($21.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, 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 2027 is approximately $9,536,108 (this is a replacement of millage that expired with the 2026 tax levy)?

A YES vote means

Rockford Public Schools could levy up to 18 mills a year (from a 21-mill authorization) on property other than primary homes for 4 years, 2027 to 2030, replacing millage that expired with the 2026 levy, raising about $9,536,108 in 2027.

A NO vote means

Rockford Public Schools' expired operating millage would not be replaced.

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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Official text: source

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• Comstock Park Public Schools — Operating Millage Proposal
• Kelloggsville Public School District — Bond Proposal

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Rockford Public Schools mean?

Rockford Public Schools could levy up to 18 mills a year (from a 21-mill authorization) on property other than primary homes for 4 years, 2027 to 2030, replacing millage that expired with the 2026 levy, raising about $9,536,108 in 2027.

What does a NO vote on Rockford Public Schools mean?

Rockford Public Schools' expired operating millage would not be replaced.

How many votes does Rockford Public Schools 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 Rockford Public Schools?

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.