Michigan Library Millages November 2022 Election Results

Check out our roundup of the November 8, 2022 election results for library millage issues on ballots around the state. 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)

Alanson Area Public Library 

Election Result: Passed
County: Emmet 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.35 
Yes Votes: 794 
No Votes: 522 
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Big Rapids Community Library 

Election Result: Passed  
County: Mecosta  
Millage Type: Operating  
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal  
Millage Rate: 0.20  
Yes Votes: 1,039  
No Votes: 650  
Term: 2022-2027 (6 Years)  
Takes effect: 2022 

Burlington Township Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Calhoun 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal 
Millage Rate: 0.30 
Yes Votes: 428 
No Votes: 386 
Term: 2023-2028 (6 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 

Chesterfield Township Library 

Election Result: Failed 
County: Macomb 
Millage Type: Operating and Building 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New/Additional 
Millage Rate: 1.0 
Yes Votes: 8,029 
No Votes: 12,381 
Term: 2022-2036 (15 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Chikaming Township (Funding for Bridgman Public Library, New Buffalo Township Public Library and Three Oaks Township Public Library.) 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Berrien 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Increase 
Millage Rate: 0.35 
Yes Votes: 1,094 
No Votes: 632 
Term: 2023-2028 (6 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 

Dexter District Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Washtenaw 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal 
Millage Rate: 0.6620 
Yes Votes: 9,251 
No Votes: 4,061 
Term: 2023-2028 (6 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 

East Lansing Public Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Ingham 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal 
Millage Rate: 0.997 
Yes Votes: 10,261 
No Votes: 1,845 
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 

Fowlerville District Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Livingston 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal 
Millage Rate: 0.9419 
Yes Votes: 4,407 
No Votes: 2,987 
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Ottawa 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase 
Millage Rate: 0.80 
Yes Votes: 6,729 
No Votes: 5,046 
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Harrison Township Public Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Macomb 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New/Additional 
Millage Rate: 0.80 
Yes Votes: 6,729 
No Votes: 5,046 
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years) Takes effect: 2022 

Hudson Carnegie District Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Lenawee 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Headlee Override/ Renewal 
Millage Rate: 0.75 
Yes Votes: 1,008 
No Votes: 712 
Term: 2023-2032 
Takes effect: 2023 

Ionia Community Library 

Election Result: Failed 
County: Ionia 
Millage Type: Building Renovation 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.98 
Yes Votes: 2,753 
No Votes: 3,817 
Term: 2022-2039 (18 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Lawrence Memorial District Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Kalamazoo 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.74 
Yes Votes: 666 
No Votes: 661 
Term: 2022-2031 (10 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Leelanau Township Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Leelanau 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.50 
Yes Votes: 1,058 
No Votes: 492 
Term: 2022-2027 (6 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Lyon Township Public Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Oakland 
Millage Type: Building Bond 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.4677 
Yes Votes: 6,433 
No Votes: 4,676 
Term: 2022-2051 (30 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Oscoda County District Library 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Oscoda 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 0.50 
Yes Votes: 1,986 
No Votes: 1,816 
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Patmos Library 

Election Result: Failed 
County: Ottawa 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: Renewal/Increase 
Millage Rate: 0.60 
Yes Votes: 2,427 
No Votes: 3,060 
Term: 2023-2032 (10 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 

Peter White Public Library (Marquette TWP) 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Marquette 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 1 
Yes Votes: 1,689 
No Votes: 509 
Term: 2022-2023 (2 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022 

Peter White Public Library (West Branch TWP) 

Election Result: Passed 
County: Marquette 
Millage Type: Operating 
Millage Renewal, Increase or New: New 
Millage Rate: 1 
Yes Votes: 489 
No Votes: 163 
Term: 2022-2024 (2 Years) 
Takes effect: 2023 
Term: 2022-2025 (4 Years) 
Takes effect: 2022