City of Riverview Bond Proposal (Wayne County)

What it does

Shall the City of Riverview, County of Wayne, Michigan, borrow the principal sum of not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, payable in not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of issue of each series, for the purpose of paying the cost to acquire, construct, furnish and equip road improvements throughout the city, including water main replacements, including interests in land, necessary rights-of-way and appurtenances and attachments thereto? If approved, the estimated millage to be levied in 2027 is 2.5211 mills ($2.5211 per $1,000 of taxable value) and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire the bonds is 2.5229 mills ($2.5229 per $1,000 of taxable value).

A YES vote means

Riverview could borrow up to $10,000,000 in bonds of up to ten years for road improvements and water main replacements, with an estimated 2.5211 mills in 2027 and an average of 2.5229 mills to repay them.

A NO vote means

Riverview would not borrow this $10,000,000.

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 20, 2026, the Riverview City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-12, submitting the bond proposal to the November 3, 2026 election, according to the draft July 20 minutes included in the council's August 3 agenda packet.

The resolution states the bonds would pay for road improvements throughout the city, including water main replacements, and that the maximum principal amount of debt expected to be issued for the project is $10,000,000.

The resolution estimates a 2027 levy of 2.5211 mills and a simple average annual rate of 2.5229 mills to retire the bonds, and appoints Miller Canfield as bond counsel and Bendzinski and Company as municipal advisor.

Put on the ballot by Riverview City Council, unanimous, July 20, 2026 (Resolution No. 26-12).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Riverview Bond Proposal mean?

Riverview could borrow up to $10,000,000 in bonds of up to ten years for road improvements and water main replacements, with an estimated 2.5211 mills in 2027 and an average of 2.5229 mills to repay them.

What does a NO vote on City of Riverview Bond Proposal mean?

Riverview would not borrow this $10,000,000.

How many votes does City of Riverview Bond Proposal 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 Riverview Bond Proposal?

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.