City of Royal Oak — Proposed Senior Services Millage Renewal (Oakland County)

What it does

Shall the increased limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in City of Royal Oak of Two Tenths (0.20) of a mill per year be renewed for five (5) years, 2027 to 2031, inclusive, for the sole purpose of providing funding for services, activities, and programs for “older persons” pursuant to the authority provided by Act 39 of PA 1976, specifically MCL 400.576? This levy constitutes a renewal of authority to levy a millage which expires with the 2026 levy. If approved, it is estimated that 0.20 mill would raise approximately $835,664 when first levied in 2027. Shall the proposal be adopted?

A YES vote means

Royal Oak would renew a 0.20 mill tax for five years, 2027 to 2031, only for services and programs for older persons, raising about $835,664 the first year.

A NO vote means

Royal Oak's senior services millage would not be renewed after it expires with the 2026 levy.

What it would cost

0.2 mills (estimated) for 5 years: $20 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. It would continue a tax already in place rather than add a new one.

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 City of Royal Oak mean?

Royal Oak would renew a 0.20 mill tax for five years, 2027 to 2031, only for services and programs for older persons, raising about $835,664 the first year.

What does a NO vote on City of Royal Oak mean?

Royal Oak's senior services millage would not be renewed after it expires with the 2026 levy.

How many votes does City of Royal Oak 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 City of Royal Oak?

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.