Essential Services Millage Restoration on November Ballot
Lansing
Summary
The city's operating millage expires December 31, 2026, and this ballot renewal keeps police, fire, road and sidewalk funding at current levels. If it fails, roughly $11.6 million could come out of a $185 million operating budget.
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Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Each mill is worth about $2.9 million; losing the four renewal mills would cut roughly $11.6 million from the budget.
All Lansing residents who rely on police, fire, road and sidewalk services.
Property owners would see continued property taxes at the current rate if the renewal passes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 22, 2026
If voters don't approve restoring the millage to 20 mills, the tax rate drops to 19.2214 mills in 2027 — but the city says it would lose about $2.6 million that funds police, fire, and road/sidewalk maintenance. It goes on the November 3 ballot.
Committee of the Whole - Jun 22, 2026
The city's operating millage expires December 31, 2026, and this ballot renewal keeps police, fire, road and sidewalk funding at current levels. If it fails, roughly $11.6 million could come out of a $185 million operating budget.
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