Manchester Township — Fire Protection Services Millage Renewal (Washtenaw County)

What it does

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Manchester Township, of 0.6500 mills ($0.65 per $1,000 of taxable value) reduced to .6444 mills by required millage rollbacks be renewed at .6444 mills ($0.6444 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for five additional years, 2028 through 2032 inclusive, for fire protection services within Manchester Township, raising an estimated $131,000.00 in 2028 of which a portion may be disbursed under a fire services agreement to another local unit(s) for fire protection services to the Township?

A YES vote means

Manchester Township would renew its fire millage at .6444 mills for five more years, 2028 through 2032, raising about $131,000.00 in 2028, part of which may go to another unit under a fire services agreement.

A NO vote means

Manchester Township's fire millage would not be renewed for 2028 through 2032.

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 Manchester Township mean?

Manchester Township would renew its fire millage at .6444 mills for five more years, 2028 through 2032, raising about $131,000.00 in 2028, part of which may go to another unit under a fire services agreement.

What does a NO vote on Manchester Township mean?

Manchester Township's fire millage would not be renewed for 2028 through 2032.

How many votes does Manchester 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 Manchester 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.