Here is a quick fact sheet on the operating millage proposal, assembled by the Ann Arbor Public Schools; it's a nice one-page summary of what this ballot proposal is all about. A printable version is attached below.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
18 Mills Operating Millage Election
Quick Facts
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The Operating Millage Proposal……
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- Restores the the limit on operating taxes to 18 mills, of which all 18 may be levied on most non-homestead property (business, industrial, commercial property, rental and second homes) and not more than 12.4675 mills may be levied on principal residences.
- Is a continuation of the same authorization approved by the voters since 1994/1995 (Proposal A).
- Most of the authority is not levied on primary residences; of the 18 mills, currently 4.7232 mills is levied on primary residences to hold the Ann Arbor Public Schools harmless.
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- Currently supplies 45% of Ann Arbor Public Schools’ operating funds.
- Is required so that Ann Arbor Public Schools can receive its full allocation of operating funds from the Michigan legislature.
- Is funding that goes directly to Ann Arbor Public Schools to operate the schools.
- All Ann Arbor Public Schools registered voters are eligible to vote on the proposal.
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For more information please call Todd Roberts, Superintendent (734) 994-2230 or
Robert Allen, Deputy Superintendent of Operations (734) 994-2250
