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Benzie County Proposals

The Chamber is advocating for a YES vote on the millage reset. Click the tab below to find out more, or visit benziereset.org.

Separate Tax Limitation Proposal: County Millage Reset
Animal Control Services Program Millage Proposal
For the purpose of providing funding for the County Animal Control Services Program in Benzie County, shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Benzie imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased by up to 0.2100 of one (1) mill, ($0.2100 per $1,000 of Taxable Value) for a period of five (5) years (2026-2030) inclusive? If approved and levied in full, this millage will raise an estimated $423,347 for County Animal Control Services purpose in the first calendar year of the levy. As required by State law, a portion of the millage may be captured by the City of Frankfort Downtown Development Authority, Benzie County Brownfield Authority, and Honor Corridor Improvement Authority.
Drug Enforcement Program Operating Millage Proposal
For the purpose of continuing to pay costs of enhancing law enforcement efforts and preserving and protecting the safety of the citizens of Benzie County, specifically for funding the drug interdiction program known as the Traverse Narcotics Team (TNT) and/or other drug enforcement and awareness programs in the TNT jurisdictions, including Benzie County, shall the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the County of Benzie, Michigan, as previously approved by the electors of Benzie County, be increased by up to 0.1000 mills ($.1000 per $1,000 of taxable value), and be levied for a period of five (5) years (2026-2030) inclusive? If approved and levied in full, this millage would raise an estimated $201,594 for County Drug Enforcement Program operating purposes in the first calendar year. As required by State law, a portion of the millage may be captured by the City of Frankfort Downtown Development Authority, Benzie County Brownfield Authority, and Honor Corridor Improvement Authority.

State of Michigan Proposals

Proposal 1: To convene a constitutional convention for the purpose of drafting a general revision of the state constitution
Proposal 2: Initiated law to prohibit campaign contributions from certain regulated utilities and government contractors and apply campaign finance laws and regulations to additional types of political communications

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September 24, 2026

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October 24 - November 1, 2026

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October 30, 2026

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November 3, 2026

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