NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the STATE PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in the Charter Township of Washington, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, on
Tuesday AUGUST 4, 2026
The Polls for this election will OPEN at 7 A.M. and will remain open UNTIL 8 P.M. of said day at the following locations in the Charter Township of Washington.
Washington Township
Precinct Locations
PRECINCT LOCATION ADDRESS
1 Woodside Bible Church 7800 32 Mile Rd.
2 Graubner Library 65821 Van Dyke Rd.
3 Washington Lions Club 58000 Van Dyke Rd.
4 SS John & Paul Church 7777 28 Mile Rd.
5 Stoney Creek Community 11711 26 Mile Rd.
Church
6 Washington Township Hall 57900 Van Dyke Rd.
7 Stoney Creek Community 11711 26 Mile Rd.
Church
All polling locations are American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in Braille.
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING PARTISAN CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICES OF:
Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress (9th District), State Senator (24th District) Representative in State Legislature (66th District), County Executive, and County Commissioner (1st District).
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING:
Judge of Circuit Court (16th Circuit) Non-Incumbent, Delegates to County Convention of the Democratic and Republican Parties.
AND THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
EARLY VOTING: Early Voting for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election will be available to voters starting July 25, 2026 and ending on August 2, 2026. The Early Voting Center, located at 57880 Van Dyke Rd. Washington Township, MI, 48094, will be open to voters from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day during this period.
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINE: By mail deadline is Friday, July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be open on that day from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to accept absentee ballot applications and for other election related business. Additional hours of operation for issuance of in-person Absent Voter Ballots and other election related business is Saturday August 1, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The deadline for voting by absentee ballot in person is Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the township office, 57900 Van Dyke Rd.
Audrey A. Brown
Township Clerk
Charter Township of Washington
586-786-0022
Publish: 7/22/26