Charter Township of Lyon — Library Millage Proposal (Oakland County)

What it does

Shall the Charter Township of Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed 1.1 mills ($1.10 per each $1,000 of taxable value), against all taxable property in the Township for a period of ten (10) years, 2026 through 2035, inclusive, to provide funds for operating, maintaining, supporting, supplying, and equipping the Lyon Township Public Library and for all other library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year of levy (2026) is approximately $2,560,000. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Lyon Township Public Library.

A YES vote means

Lyon Township would levy a new tax of up to 1.1 mills for ten years, 2026 through 2035, for the Lyon Township Public Library, raising about $2,560,000 the first year.

A NO vote means

Lyon Township would not levy this new library millage.

What it would cost

Up to 1.1 mills for 10 years: $110 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value (a mill is $1 per $1,000). Taxable value is after exemptions such as homestead; your tax bill or property appraiser shows yours.

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 Charter Township of Lyon mean?

Lyon Township would levy a new tax of up to 1.1 mills for ten years, 2026 through 2035, for the Lyon Township Public Library, raising about $2,560,000 the first year.

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

Lyon Township would not levy this new library millage.

How many votes does Charter Township of Lyon 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 Lyon?

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.