Sanilac County Election Guide

This page explains your ballot in simple terms so you understand what you are voting on.

WHAT THIS BALLOT IS

This is a local election ballot for parts of Sanilac County.

These elections are not presidential. They focus mainly on:

• Schools

• Local taxes (millages)

• Community services

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In Michigan, many May elections are focused on proposals rather than candidates.

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WHAT YOU ARE VOTING ON

School Proposals
These may include funding for:

• School buildings and repairs

• Classroom programs

• Daily school operations

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These decisions impact class sizes, programs, and your taxes.

Public Services

These proposals fund services such as:

• Emergency response

• Roads

• Libraries

• Recycling

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If approved, funding continues or increases.
If rejected, services may be reduced.

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Taxes (Millages)
A millage is a property tax.

Example:
0.2 mills = $0.20 per $1,000 of taxable value

SIMPLE DEFINITIONS

Millage: Property tax rate
Renewal: Continue an existing tax
Increase: Raise taxes
Bond: Borrow money that is repaid through taxes

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VOTE

YES
The proposal passes and funding continues or increases

NO
The proposal fails and funding may stop or decrease

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Not everyone sees the same ballot.
Your ballot depends on your school district, township, and precinct.

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VIEW FULL SAMPLE BALLOT

https://cms3.revize.com/revize/sanilaccounty/Sample%20Ballots001.pdf

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

When you vote, you are deciding:

• Whether to increase or maintain school funding

• Whether to continue funding local services

• Whether you agree with the tax cost

Example Cost:
If your home taxable value is $150,000
1 mill = $150 per year