Grand Traverse County Trails Millage
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Opposes: Cost of Living Reduction, Government Spending Reduction
It creates a county property tax to maintain, improve and expand walking and biking trails for six years. Property owners would pay about $15 more a year per $50,000 in taxable value.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners (Resolution 70-2026)
The county's governing board seeks property taxes to build, improve and maintain recreation and transportation trails.
Source: grandtraversecounty.civicweb.net
A YES vote means
Allow Grand Traverse County to add a property tax of up to $0.30 per $1,000 of taxable value for 2026–2031 to maintain, build and improve trails. Some revenue may go to local development authorities.
A NO vote means
Reject the new trails property tax. Property owners would not pay this added tax, and it would not fund trail work.
Source: engage.gtcountymi.gov