Kent County Zoo and Museum Millage Renewal
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: app.enhancedvoting.com
Kent County, Michigan
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Kent County would renew a property tax for 10 years to pay for John Ball Zoo animal care and Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibits, repairs, and programs. Property owners would pay about $41 a year for each $100,000 of taxable value.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Kent County Board of Commissioners (May 2026 vote)
The county's elected board voted to put this 10-year renewal on the ballot after a year of review. The tax supports the John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Source: wgvunews.org
A YES vote means
Renew the 0.4086-mill county property tax for the zoo and museum through 2035. It would cost about $41 yearly per $100,000 of taxable property value.
A NO vote means
Do not renew this dedicated zoo and museum property tax for 2026 through 2035.
Source: kentcountymi.gov