Augusta Charter Township — Fire Protection and Prevention Millage Increase (Washtenaw County)

What it does

Shall the previous authorized increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6, of the Michigan Constitution in Augusta Charter Township, of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per $1000 of taxable value), be increased in an additional amount of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a total of up to 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2027 through 2030 inclusive, on all taxable property within Augusta Charter Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, for the purpose of providing fire protection and prevention services in the Township, including but not limited to adding duty crews and being able to replace outdated equipment? This 1 mill increase will raise an estimated $396,610 in the first year the millage is levied.

A YES vote means

Augusta Township's fire millage would rise by up to 1 mill, from 2.0 to up to 3 mills, for four years, 2027 through 2030, for fire protection including more duty crews and equipment, with the increase raising about $396,610 the first year.

A NO vote means

Augusta Township's fire millage would not increase.

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 Augusta Charter Township mean?

Augusta Township's fire millage would rise by up to 1 mill, from 2.0 to up to 3 mills, for four years, 2027 through 2030, for fire protection including more duty crews and equipment, with the increase raising about $396,610 the first year.

What does a NO vote on Augusta Charter Township mean?

Augusta Township's fire millage would not increase.

How many votes does Augusta Charter 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 Augusta Charter 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.