City of Royal Oak Charter Amendment for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Millage
Royal Oak city, Michigan
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Safety and Crime Control
Royal Oak could renew and raise its property tax for police, fire, and emergency medical services. The maximum rate would be $4.60 per $1,000 of taxable value for 10 years starting in 2027. For a median-value home, the city estimates the yearly cost would rise from $425 to $544. The tax would bring in about $18.1 million a year.
Read the official ballot measure
A YES vote means
The city could charge the tax for 10 more years at the higher limit. Revenue would keep funding police, fire, and emergency medical services.
A NO vote means
The current tax authority would expire after 2026. The city would have to reconsider public-safety funding and other spending.
Source: romi.gov
Sources: elections.oaklandcountymi.gov2