Election Day is Tuesday, May X 

What is on the ballot? 
On [Date], Schoolcraft County residents will vote on a proposal for a millage renewal of .22 mills for a ten-year period. This is not a new tax and would not increase taxes above their current rate. 

What does the millage fund?
This millage supports SCD's day-to-day functions and operations including salaries, grant matching, office rent, utilities, equipment, and other costs associated with various programs.
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Who will be voting on the millage? 
All registered voters of Schoolcraft County will be able to vote on this millage.
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How much will the millage cost voters? 
The millage rate is 22 mills, or $0.22 per $1,000 taxable value. The median property value in Schoolcraft County is roughly $120,000 (taxable value $60,000). Using this as an example, the proposed millage would cost the property owner $13.20 per year, or $1.10 per month.  

Services this millage supports 

site visits for landowners 

SCD provides free site visits to landowners for purposes including species identification, pest/disease identification, and advice on land management.

Workshops and educational materials

SCD holds regular workshops and outreach events, in addition to providing educational materials covering a variety of natural resource topics. 

Community Grants and scholarships

Each year, SCD provides $5,000 to fund community conservation projects and awards scholarships to local students and teachers. 

Conservation projects

Habitat restoration, urban tree planting, invasive species management, and recycling are among the issues we have tackled through grant-funded projects. Our millage provides us the match needed to make these projects possible. 

soil Erosion Permit Program

SCD runs Schoolcraft County's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) program, which plays an important role in ensuring soil stabilization measures are in place during earth change projects. 

​​The millage generates roughly $100,000 a year, or roughly a third of SCD's annual revenue. This funding is vital in allowing us to provide services to the county including those listed below.

Find voter information, including your registration status and election day polling place, here.