NON-HOMESTEAD RENEWAL

There is an important vote on the ballot for the August 6th, 2024, election for the voters of the Hemlock Public School District. 

This millage is a significant part of our school district’s funding, contributing over $2.6 million to our annual operating budget. 

HPSD Operating Millage Infographic

Key Points About the Millage Renewal:

  • The ballot will propose the renewal of the non-homestead millage.

  • This millage is levied on commercial, industrial, and rental properties, not on owner-occupied homes.

  • The renewal will maintain funding for our current educational programs and facilities.

  • The millage represents significant funding, equivalent to maintaining numerous resources and staff within our district.

  • All Hemlock Public School District residents are eligible to vote on this matter, regardless of whether the millage directly impacts their property taxes.

Ballot Language:

HEMLOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance and renews millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of 18.0614 mills ($18.0614 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Hemlock Public School District, Saginaw and Midland Counties, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 2 years, 2025 and 2026, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2025 is approximately $2,621,381 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2024 tax levy)?

Questions and Contact: For any inquiries regarding the millage or the upcoming election, please feel free to contact Anna Wamack, our Director of Business Operations and Human Resources, at (989) 642-5282. Your engagement is vital for the continued success of our school district.