Charter Township of Commerce — Commerce Township Pathway Bond & Millage (Oakland County)

What it does

For the purpose of acquiring and constructing one or more paved non-motorized pathways within the Charter Township of Commerce and the Village of Wolverine Lake as described in the Township’s and Village’s Parks and Recreation Master Plans, including their design and other related improvements, shall the Charter Township of Commerce, Oakland County, Michigan borrow a principal amount not to exceed $18.6 Million dollars and issue Unlimited Tax General Obligation bonds for all or a portion of that amount in one or more series payable over not to exceed 10 years from the date of issue? The estimated new millage to be levied in the first year of the levy is 0.5986 mill ($0.5986 per $1,000 of taxable value) and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire the bonds over 10 years is 0.5989 mill ($0.5989 per $1,000 of taxable value).

A YES vote means

Commerce Township could borrow up to $18.6 million through bonds payable over up to 10 years for paved non-motorized pathways in the township and Wolverine Lake, with an estimated 0.5986 mill the first year and an average of 0.5989 mill to repay them.

A NO vote means

Commerce Township would not borrow this $18.6 million for pathways.

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

Background

The Commerce Township Board of Trustees approved ballot language for this pathway bond and millage at its May 12, 2026 meeting, after approving tentative language on April 14, according to the township's meeting synopses.

According to the township, the proposal would fund paved non-motorized pathways and boardwalks in the township and the Village of Wolverine Lake, as described in both communities' Parks and Recreation Master Plans, connecting to parks, the Commerce Township Community Library and the Michigan Airline Trail.

The township estimates a first-year levy of 0.5986 mill ($0.5986 per $1,000 of taxable value) and an average of 0.5989 mill over the 10-year bond repayment period.

Put on the ballot by Commerce Charter Township Board of Trustees, May 12, 2026 (ballot language approved; vote count not stated).

From official source 1, official source 2, official source 3.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Charter Township of Commerce mean?

Commerce Township could borrow up to $18.6 million through bonds payable over up to 10 years for paved non-motorized pathways in the township and Wolverine Lake, with an estimated 0.5986 mill the first year and an average of 0.5989 mill to repay them.

What does a NO vote on Charter Township of Commerce mean?

Commerce Township would not borrow this $18.6 million for pathways.

How many votes does Charter Township of Commerce 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 Charter Township of Commerce?

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.