TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Washington Township, and not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Washington Township Clerk. Those who have a valid Michigan driver’s license or state ID may register to vote or update their voter registration online at www.mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter .
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Washington Township Clerk’s office, located at 57900 Van Dyke Rd. Washington Township., MI 48094 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday August 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday August 6th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Washington Township will be voting on the following; for the purpose of placing nomination candidates for the following office and voting on two (2) proposals:
STATE: Governor
CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress (9th District)
LEGISLATIVE: State Senator (24th District), Representative in State Legislature (66th District)
COUNTY: County Executive, County Commissioner (1st District)
DELEGATE: Delegate to County Convention (Precinct)
JUDICIAL: Judge of Circuit Court (16th District) Non-Incumbent
PROPOSAL(S):
Renewal of Millage for Police Protection
Shall the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be levied on all taxable real and personal property in the unincorporated area of the Charter Township of Washington, Macomb County, Michigan be increased by two (2) mills for each one ($1.00) dollar ($2.00 for each $1,000.00) of the taxable value of such property, as finally equalized, pursuant to 33 PA 1951, as amended, for a period of four (4) years (2026 through 2029 inclusive) for the purpose of providing police protection?
The estimated revenue to be collected in the first year that the millage is authorized and levied is $4,302,401.05.
The proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millages and does not constitute new additional millage.
Renewal of Special Assessment for Ambulance
and Advanced Life Support Services
Shall the Charter Township of Washington, Macomb County, Michigan, renew a special assessment on all lands and premises in the unincorporated area of the township pursuant to Act 368, public acts of 1978, as amended, for a period of four (4) years commencing 2026 (2026 through 2029 inclusive) for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of ambulance and advanced life support services and limit the annual assessment to a sum not to exceed two (2) mills ($2.00 dollars for each $1,000.00 of taxable value)?
The estimated revenue to be collected in the first year that the millage is authorized and levied is $4,302,401.05.
This proposed millage is a renewal of a previously authorized millage and does not constitute new additional millage.
Oakland Schools Intermediate School District State Of Michigan
Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal
Shall the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Oakland Schools Intermediate School District, State of Michigan, be increased by 1.5 mills ($1.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of six (6) years, 2026 to 2031, inclusive, as new additional millage to provide funds to enhance other state and local funding for public school operating purposes?
This millage would raise an estimated $125,756,247 if approved and first levied in 2026.
For the complete text of each proposal or to view a sample ballot, please visit www.mi.gov/vote or the Washington Township office, 57900 Van Dyke Rd. Washington Township, MI 48094.
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.
Audrey A. Brown
Washington Township Clerk
Publish: 7/1/26
