City of Ann Arbor Proposal B — Charter Amendment Tax for the Construction of New Sidewalks (Washtenaw County)

What it does

Shall the Charter be amended to authorize a tax up to 0.20 mills for the construction of new sidewalks for 2027 through 2032, to replace the previously authorized tax up to 0.20 mills for the construction of new sidewalks for 2021 through 2026, which will raise in the first year of levy the estimated revenue of $1,809,900? In accordance with State law, a portion of the millage may be subject to capture by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

A YES vote means

Ann Arbor's charter would allow a tax of up to 0.20 mills for 2027 through 2032 to build new sidewalks, replacing the current tax for 2021 through 2026, raising about $1,809,900 the first year.

A NO vote means

Ann Arbor's new sidewalk tax would not be renewed for 2027 through 2032.

What it would cost

Up to 0.2 mills (estimated): $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.

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).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the City's staff memorandum, voters approved up to 0.20 mills in 2020 to fill gaps in the sidewalk network, raising about $1.4 million a year; the City used it to build about 6.8 miles of new sidewalk from 2021 through 2025, with 1.85 more miles planned for 2026.

The memo says the renewed millage would be used only for sidewalks next to taxable properties, and that staff proposed allowing its use along City-owned parcels such as parks, which were not eligible under the previous millage.

City Council adopted the resolution ordering the election (R-26-168) on May 4, 2026 by a 10–0 roll-call vote, with Councilmember Akmon absent.

Put on the ballot by Ann Arbor City Council, 10–0 (1 absent), May 4, 2026 (Resolution R-26-168).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Also on Washtenaw County ballots

• City of Ann Arbor Proposal A — Charter Amendment Tax for Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Repair and Replacement
• City of Ann Arbor Proposal C — Amendment to Modify the Method for Counting Signatures of Nomination Petitions
• City of Ann Arbor Proposal D — Amendment to Modify the Terms of Office for Elected Officials
• City of Ann Arbor Proposal E — Creation and Governance of a Municipal Electric Utility
• City of Dexter — A Proposal to Amend the Dexter City Charter Section 13.05 to Insert Language to Designate Specified Property as Public Park
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• City of Ypsilanti — Police Budget
• Augusta Charter Township — Fire Protection and Prevention Millage Increase
• Manchester Township — Fire Protection Services Millage Renewal
• Northfield Township — Fire Service and Medical Rescue Millage Proposal
• Scio Township Road, Bridge, and Culvert Improvement Millage Proposal

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Ann Arbor Proposal B mean?

Ann Arbor's charter would allow a tax of up to 0.20 mills for 2027 through 2032 to build new sidewalks, replacing the current tax for 2021 through 2026, raising about $1,809,900 the first year.

What does a NO vote on City of Ann Arbor Proposal B mean?

Ann Arbor's new sidewalk tax would not be renewed for 2027 through 2032.

How many votes does City of Ann Arbor Proposal B 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 Ann Arbor Proposal B?

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.