City of Inkster — Millage Renewal Request for Parks & Recreation (incl. Senior Citizens and Youth Services) (Wayne County)

What it does

Shall the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan be authorized and empowered to levy a general valorem property tax which in any one year shall not exceed 2.0 mills (2.0 mills per $1,000.00 of State Equalized Valuation for ten (10) years, 2027 to 2036? The continuation of the dedicated Millage for Parks and Recreation Operations, which include Youth and Senior Programs, is up to 2.0 mills. It has been determined that up to 2.0 mills is necessary to operate these programs and to continue the current level of service. General Fund dollars are not available to support these programs. The average cost to a homeowner is estimated to be $54 and would generate an estimated $580,000 if the maximum allowable millage is levied.

A YES vote means

Inkster could levy up to 2.0 mills for ten years, 2027 to 2036, continuing its parks and recreation millage, including youth and senior programs, raising about $580,000 (about $54 for the average homeowner).

A NO vote means

Inkster would not be authorized to continue this parks and recreation millage.

What it would cost

Up to 2 mills (estimated) for 10 years: $200 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).

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

On July 6, 2026, the Inkster City Council voted 6-0 to approve the millage renewal request for Parks and Recreation, including senior citizen and youth services, for 2027-2036 (Resolution #07-26-88GH), according to the meeting minutes; a separate 1.0-mill Senior Services renewal was approved the same night and is also on the ballot.

The city says Parks & Recreation and Senior Services receive no money from the city's general fund and that the parks millage helps pay for operations at the Dozier Recreation Center, summer programs and youth sports.

The ballot language estimates the parks millage would generate $580,000 if levied at the maximum, at an average cost of $54 per homeowner; the city's millage page gives a figure of around $550,000 a year.

Put on the ballot by Inkster City Council, 6-0, July 6, 2026 (Resolution #07-26-88GH).

From official source 1, official source 2, official source 3.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Inkster mean?

Inkster could levy up to 2.0 mills for ten years, 2027 to 2036, continuing its parks and recreation millage, including youth and senior programs, raising about $580,000 (about $54 for the average homeowner).

What does a NO vote on City of Inkster mean?

Inkster would not be authorized to continue this parks and recreation millage.

How many votes does City of Inkster 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 Inkster?

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.