Michigan Library Millages August Election Results
Check out our roundup of the August 2, 2022 election results for millage issues on ballots around the state. There were 48 millage questions on the ballots and 43 of these passed. We are proud of the library boards, staff, and supporters for their work on these campaigns and their dedication to supporting their libraries. The Library of Michigan provides a listing of Public Library Millage Election Results from 2010 to the present. View the results (pdf)
Allendale Township Library
Congratulations to the Allendale Township Library in Ottawa County which also passed its millage on August 2nd. Hard work pays off.
Election Result: Passed
County: Ottawa
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.30
Yes Votes: 1,429
No Votes: 1,380
Term: 2022-2027 (6 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Athens Community Library
In Calhoun County, the Athens Community Library passed their millage with 306 yes votes to 129 no votes. Congratulations to all that work so hard to pass this millage.
Election Result: Passed
County: Calhoun
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Increase
Millage Rate: 0.70
Yes Votes: 308
No Votes: 129
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Belleville Area District Library
With votes tallied and tied up with a bow, we are proud to report that the Belleville Area District Library passed their operating millage by a 59 to 41 percent difference. Congratulations - well deserved!
Election Result: Passed
County: Wayne
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Increase
Millage Rate: 0.6864
Yes Votes: 4,846
No Votes: 3,385
Term: 2022-2036 (15 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Benton Harbor Public Library
Glad to report that the Benton Harbor Public Library also passed its renewal millage by a vote of 307 YES votes to 100 NO votes! This is an 11-year renewal for operations. Congratulations to all involved!
Election Result: Passed
County: Berrien
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 1.9191
Yes Votes: 307
No Votes: 100
Term: 2023-2033 (11 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Branch District Library
The birthplace of MLA and a wonderful library just passed their millage. The Branch District Library in Coldwater passed their renewal. Congratulations to you all. Well-deserved win!
Election Result: Passed
County: Branch
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.4983
Yes Votes: 4,733
No Votes: 2,788
Term: 2022-2029 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Bridgman Public Library
Berrien County can also boast about the passing of the Bridgman Public Library millage. Congratulations to you all!
Election Result: Passed
County: Berrien
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.9685
Yes Votes: 437
No Votes: 130
Term: 2023-2027 (5 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Bullard Sandford Memorial Library
Another remarkable passage at the Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar was recorded yesterday as well! With a vote of 1319 YES votes to 558 NO votes, the citizens put this one over the top for the next 10 years! Congratulations to all who helped plan and execute this campaign.
Election Result: Passed
County: Tuscola
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 1.25
Yes Votes: 1,319
No Votes: 558
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
Two millages were on the ballot for the Cadillac Wexford Public Library. One for the renewal and one for an increase. The renewal millage passed, the other for the increase failed. This is hard work just to have one millage on the ballot, so we say congratulations on the great work that this community did!
Election Result: Passed
County: Wexford
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.7437
Yes Votes: 3,770
No Votes: 3,129
Term: 2023-2028 (6 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Camden Township Library
Election Result: Passed
County: Hillsdale
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.75
Yes Votes: 154
No Votes: 133
Term: 2023-2042 (20 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Capital Area District Libraries
Overwhelming support rushed in late into the night for the Capital Area District Libraries which restored their millage rate back to 1.56 mills - big numbers on this one: 33,957 yes votes to 15,550 no votes. Congratulations to MLA board member and director of CADL, Scott Duimstra and his team for sharing their success.
Election Result: Passed
County: Ingham
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Headlee Override
Millage Rate: 1.56
Yes Votes: 33,957
No Votes: 15,550
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Cass District Library
So much good news today - congratulations to the Cass District Library for their successful passage of their millage! Your hard work and dedication has been recognized by your community!
Election Result: Passed
County: Cass
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Headlee Override
Millage Rate: 0.75
Yes Votes: 3,817
No Votes: 3,534
Term: Perpetuity
Takes effect: 2022
Clarkston Independence District Library
The Clarkston Independence District Library in Oakland County created a successful campaign to take their 8 year operating renewal millage over the top! What a wonderful testament to your tenacity and commitment to your community. Congratulations!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oakland
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 1.1687
Yes Votes: 6,435
No Votes: 3,084
Term: 2022-2029 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Coloma Public Library
Congratulations to the Coloma Public Library - their 10 year millage with a Headlee override passed overwhelmingly in the August 2 election! Perfect ending for the hard work they put in to make it possible
Election Result: Passed
County: Berrien
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Headlee Override
Millage Rate: 1
Yes Votes: 975
No Votes: 344
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Colon Township Library
So this photo just made us extremely happy as I'm sure the residents of the Colon Township Library in St. Joseph County are today with the passage of their library millage! Congratulations to everyone who checked the box marked YES (408 voters to be specific).
Election Result: Passed
County: St. Joseph
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.8826
Yes Votes: 408
No Votes: 172
Term: 2023-2024 (2 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Commerce Township Community Library
So proud of the hard-won campaign for the Commerce Township Community Library - also in Oakland County. Their 10-year operating millage renewal had 6499 YES votes to 3260 No votes! Congratulations to all involved!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oakland
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.6601
Yes Votes: 6,499
No Votes: 3,260
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Cromaine District Library
With 100% of votes now counted for the Cromaine District Library's millage, we want to say congratulations to the overwhelming 64% of votes cast being YES! Great job!
Election Result: Passed
County: Livingston
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 1.4313
Yes Votes: 2,151
No Votes: 1,421
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Fennville District Library
A 10-year millage renewal was voted in at the Fennville District Library in Allegan County yesterday. Such wonderful news for this great community! Congratulations
Election Result: Passed
County: Allegan
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.56
Yes Votes: 1,317
No Votes: 571
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Fraser Public Library
Macomb County's Fraser Public Library was also successful in passing their millage by a vote of 1870 YES to 1374 NO. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this happen.
Election Result: Passed
County: Macomb
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 1
Yes Votes: 1,870
No Votes: 1,374
Term: 2023-2042 (20 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Grand Ledge Area District Library
With almost 70% YES votes, the millage increase proposal for the Grand Ledge Area District Library passed overwhelmingly. So proud to report on the success of this millage. Congratulations to all involved.
Election Result: Passed
County: Eaton
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 1.2
Yes Votes: 2,083
No Votes: 946
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Gratiot County Libraries (Alma Public, Howe Memorial, Thompson Home, Seville Township, T.A. Cutler Mem)
With remarkable turnout, the Gratiot County Libraries (https://www.facebook.com/Thompson-Home-Public-Library-148339548598802) overwhelmingly passed their renewal millage for the next 8 years - the vote 4715 YES votes to 2256 no votes. Such a wonderful outcome for this community! Congratulations!
Election Result: Passed
County: Gratiot
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.4994
Yes Votes: 4,715
No Votes: 2,256
Term: 2022-2029 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Hamburg Township Library
Congratulations to the Hamburg Township Library, Hamburg, MI on passing their millage yesterday! With 60% of voters recognizing the importance of this public facility. The Library asked for an operating millage of 0.9 mills for 8 years. This will generate $1,064,841 the first year, which maintains current library operations while allowing for expanded resources and updated services.
Election Result: Passed
County: Livingston
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.9
Yes Votes: 1,431
No Votes: 1,129
Term: 2022-2029 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Hesperia Community Library
Another successful millage (renewal and increase combined) to report on for the Hesperia Community Library in Newaygo. Their 4-year renewal/increase was a close vote but not close enough to deny them additional revenue for operations. Congratulations on a hard-won victory!
Election Result: Passed
County: Newaygo
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.89
Yes Votes: 223
No Votes: 183
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Iosco-Arenac District Library
So pleased to report that the Iosco-Arenac District Library's millage passed overwhelmingly by over 2000 YES votes! Pictured here is the Au Gres Branch Library - one of the library facilities in their system. congratulations to all!
Election Result: Passed
County: Iosco/Arenac
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.4912
Yes Votes: 4,217
No Votes: 2,258
Term: 2024-2033 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2024
Lapeer District Library
Very proud to report that the Lapeer District Library's millage renewal was passed for another 5 years. Congratulations to all who took part in making this a reality. So much dedication is expended and you must feel a lot of pride that you accomplished this feat! Pictured below is the Marguarite deAngeli Main Branch Library.
Election Result: Passed
County: Lapeer
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.8653
Yes Votes: 8,370
No Votes: 7,424
Term: 2023-2027 (5 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Marlette District Library
It is with great congratulations that we also announce the passage of the Marlette District Library's passage of their millage in Sanilac County! What a wonderful way to start the day with such an overwhelmingly positive response from the citizens of your community!
Election Result: Passed
County: Sanilac
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 0.80
Yes Votes: 474
No Votes: 166
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Mayville District Public Library
An outstanding campaign by the Mayville District Public Library in Tuscola County resulted in the passage of .75 mils for the next 10 years. After all the counting was done, 736 YES votes were recorded to 320 NO votes. Congratulations to all!
Election Result: Passed
County: Tuscola
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.75
Yes Votes: 736
No Votes: 370
Term: 2024-2033 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2024
Millington Arbela District Library
Great news coming out of Tuscola County today with the passage of not one, but four library millages. Congratulations to the Millington Arbela District Library on the passage of their 10 year renewal increase with a wide margin of support! (Beautiful garden too!)
Election Result: Passed
County: Tuscola
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 1.3
Yes Votes: 1,062
No Votes: 562
Term: 2024-2033 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2024
Northville District Library
A millage renewal that passed with a 82% YES vote took place in Northville at the Northville District Library. This is amazing and we are so proud to congratulate everyone involved in making this happen! WOW!
Election Result: Passed
County: Wayne
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.1895
Yes Votes: 781
No Votes: 175
Term: 2023-2032(10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Pigeon District Library
The Pigeon District Library in Huron County successfully passed their millage with 430 YES votes and 141 NO votes. Such wonderful news the day after the election! Congratulations to all that helped make this happen.
Election Result: Passed
County: Huron
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 1
Yes Votes: 430
No Votes: 141
Term: 2023-2030 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Rawson Memorial Library
Great news today for the Rawson Memorial District Library (https://www.facebook.com/RawsonMemorialDistrictLibrary) in Cass City! Their 4 year renewal/increase was approved by the voters and we couldn't be happier for them! Nice work!
Election Result: Passed
County: Tuscola
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.35
Yes Votes: 903
No Votes: 391
Term: 2023-2026 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Reading Community Library
Election Result: Passed
County: Hillsdale
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.9815
Yes Votes: 114
No Votes: 40
Term: 2024-2033 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2024
Redford Township District Library
Patrons in Wayne County are also rejoicing today with the passage of a new 20-year operating millage for the Redford Township District Library. With overwhelming passage, we know that they are ready to begin the implementation of some great programs and services in the years to come. Congratulations!
Election Result: Passed
County: Wayne
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 2
Yes Votes: 5,765
No Votes: 2,676
Term: 2022-2041 (20 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Royal Oak Public Library
Congrats to the Royal Oak Public Library on their 10 years renewal/increase operating millage. A huge win shows how loyal Royal Oak citizens are to making their library one of the best!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oakland
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 1
Yes Votes: 11,993
No Votes: 4,722
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Sebewaing Township Library
With a wide margin voting YES, the Sebewaing Township Library passed its millage renewal! So proud of all the time and energy expended to help their community be a great place to live, work, visit and learn! Congratulations.
Election Result: Passed
County: Huron
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.5
Yes Votes: 415
No Votes: 122
Term: 2023-2034 (12 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Shelby Area District Library (Benona Twp)
Benona Township residents in Oceana County were also successful in securing passage of a 10-year operating renewal for the Shelby Area District Library this past Tuesday. Congratulations to all who helped make this a reality!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oceana
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.25
Yes Votes: 347
No Votes: 256
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Shiawassee District Library
The Shiawassee District Library successfully passed a 10-year millage renewal/increase yesterday. Pictured below is the Owosso branch and we send out hearty congratulations to all involved.
Election Result: Passed
County: Shiawassee
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 1.25
Yes Votes: 2,993
No Votes: 2,556
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Spring Lake District Library (Crockery Twp)
Proud to report that the Spring Lake District Library in Crockery Township, Ottawa County passed their 10 year operating renewal millage with 60% percent voting in favor. Congratulations!
Election Result: Passed
County: Ottawa
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.5
Yes Votes: 700
No Votes: 450
Term: 2024-2033 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2024
St. Clair County Library System
Congratulations on the passage of the 10-year renewal/increase millage for the St. Clair County Library System! What a wonderful testament to your hard work and dedication.
Election Result: Passed
County: St. Clair
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 1.2
Yes Votes: 23,987
No Votes: 15,292
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Tahquamenon Area Public Library
Election Result: Passed
County: Luce
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.75
Yes Votes: 663
No Votes: 546
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Thomas Township Library
With 100% of the votes cast, the Thomas Township Library has passed its millage renewal with 2584 YES votes and 1287 No votes. So many came out in support of this wonderful library in Saginaw. Congratulations
Election Result: Passed
County: Saginaw
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal
Millage Rate: 0.4
Yes Votes: 2,584
No Votes: 1,287
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Waterford Township Public Library
We are sure that they are celebrating over in Waterford today with a resounding YES vote for a 10-year renewal/increase for the Waterford Township Public Library! Great work in Oakland County!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oakland
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 1
Yes Votes: 10,156
No Votes: 6,407
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
White Lake Township Library
Oakland County fared well with a number of libraries passing their millages. The White Lake Township Library passed an 8-year renewal and Headlee Override on August 2nd. So proud of the work that you all accomplished to make this possible. Hearty congratulations!
Election Result: Passed
County: Oakland
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Headlee Override
Millage Rate: 0.4528
Yes Votes: 4,965
No Votes: 3,476
Term: 2022-2029 (8 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
Two millages were on the ballot for the Cadillac Wexford Public Library. One for the renewal and one for an increase. The renewal millage passed, the other for the increase failed. This is hard work just to have one millage on the ballot, so we say congratulations on the great work that this community did!
Election Result: Failed
County: Wexford
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Increase
Millage Rate: 0.1063
Yes Votes: 2,842
No Votes: 3,711
Term: 2023-2028 (6 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
Henika District Library (Yankee Springs TWP within Wayland Union School District)
Despite the hard work that was expended, we are sad to report that the Henika District Library in Wayland, Michigan's millage did not pass, but that isn't stopping them from proceeding to hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.0431 mills in the operating tax millage rate for the next election cycle in November. Proud that they are keeping the need for additional resources on a forward trajectory. The passage of a millage is hard work and no matter the outcome, it should also be recognized!
Election Result: Failed
County: Barry
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New (Joining Henika)
Millage Rate: 1.5
Yes Votes: 183
No Votes: 483
Term: Perpetuity
Takes effect: 2022
Ionia Community Library
By the slimmest margin that we have seen all day (36 votes), we are devastated by the news that the 20 year operating and building millage in Ionia County for the Ionia Community Library did not pass. Regardless, they must be recognized for the work they are doing, and we stand by them to acknowledge the time and effort so many have expended to see the change that they so desperately need - their board, staff, patrons and supporters.
Election Result: Failed
County: Ionia
Millage Type: Building Loan
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 0.98
Yes Votes: 2,118
No Votes: 2,154
Term: 2022-2041 (20 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Oscoda County District Library
Another sad (and very close) defeat at the polls yesterday for the Oscoda County District Library, but we want to continually recognize the hard work and constant attention to details that staff, volunteers, trustees and patrons expend as these ballot proposals move through the system. To those of you who put in the time commitment, we say thank you - your dedication is recognized!
Election Result: Failed
County: Oscoda
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New
Millage Rate: 0.50
Yes Votes: 1,011
No Votes: 1,095
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years)
Takes effect: 2022
Patmos Library
We are sad to report that another library millage did not pass yesterday. The community rejected the 10 year renewal/increase for the Patmos Library in Ottawa County. While this is always sad to report, it doesn't go without recognizing everyone that took time to move it forward and who believe that the public library is of utmost importance in their community.
Election Result: Failed
County: Ottawa
Millage Type: Operating
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase
Millage Rate: 0.6
Yes Votes: 1,142
No Votes: 1,905
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years)
Takes effect: 2023
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