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Muskegon County Parks and Recreation Millage Proposal

Muskegon County, Michigan
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What does this measure do?

This creates a county property tax to support parks, trails, and natural areas through 2035. Property owners would pay more each year.

More about this measure

Proposed by: Muskegon County Board of Commissioners, on the county Parks Commission's recommendation

The county Parks Commission recommended a 0.5-mill, 10-year property tax for parks. The county's elected board set an Aug. 6, 2026 vote on putting it on the ballot.

Source: fruitlandmi.gov

A YES vote means

A yes vote adds this property tax through 2035. It would pay for county parks and trails, with some money available for local parks.

A NO vote means

A no vote rejects this new tax. County parks would keep using their current fees and other funding.

Sources: co.muskegon.mi.us2