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