Voters within the Dollar Bay Tamarack City School District will decide Tuesday whether to renew the school’s non-homestead operating millage, a critical funding measure that supports district operations.
The non-homestead millage impacts properties zoned for commercial or industrial use and rental properties. Passing the millage will not affect the tax rate residents pay on private residences.
While many voters forget to participate in elections that fall outside of November, clerks regularly prepare ballots for elections in February, May and August. These off-cycle elections often address crucial local funding issues.
The Dollar Bay Tamarack City Schools’ non-homestead millage accounts for approximately 12 percent of the district’s annual budget. Districts that fail to collect operating millages risk drastic budget cuts to retain critical staff and afford technology and supplies.
Local property tax levies that support education fill gaps in budgets where state and federal funding cannot meet district needs. These millages provide essential revenue for maintaining educational programs and services.
The non-homestead operating millage will appear on ballots Tuesday alongside the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s consideration to renew a millage supporting career and technical education programs.
Voters can find polling locations and additional information about the election through their local clerk’s office. Learn more about the Dollar Bay -Tamarack City Area Schools Non-homestead operating millage here.
