Dossier
August 4 ballot
Coverage of August 4 ballot in the Nexus archive.
Detroit Public Schools Community Districtorganization1proposed school operating millagetopic1Detroitplace1Lori Higginsperson1Chalkbeat Detroitorganization1$100 milliontopic1Chesterfield Townshipplace1Parks and Recreation Millagetopic1Brad Kerstenperson1Janice Youngperson1Allison Lapointeperson1senior servicestopic1community centerplace1
- What Detroiters should know about the proposed school operating millage on the Aug. 4 ballot
Detroit voters will decide on a proposed school operating millage on Aug. 4. Rejecting it could cost Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) over $100 million next year.
- Chesterfield Township Parks and Recreation Millage on August 4 ballot divides residents over tax burden
Chesterfield Township voters will decide on August 4 whether to approve a 10-year, 1-mill tax proposal to fund parks, recreation, and senior services improvements. The tax would generate $2.5 million annually, costing homeowners with a $100,000 taxable value $100 per year, with proposed upgrades including the community center, pickleball courts, and neighborhood parks. Residents are divided, with some supporting long-term community benefits and others opposing due to financial strain.