11/05/2024
Election Day is TOMORROW! ✅When you head to the polls, we ask that you please consider the information below about the millage request as you make your final decision.
Our proposal seeks voter approval to replace the current property tax of 0.35 mills that supports Oakland County Parks with a tax levy of 0.65 mills authorized for a 20-year period ending in 2043, generating an additional $24 million annually for a total budget of $52 million.
Funding will go toward:
• Major capital improvement projects, preventing facilities from becoming aged, outdated, underutilized and costly to operate.
• Park revitalization and development partnerships with local communities to expand recreational opportunities closer to population centers and ensure all residents benefit from our services.
• Maintenance and improvement of regional trailways and the development of water trails on major rivers.
• Increased preservation and protection of threatened high quality natural areas and natural resource stewardship needs like invasive species management, wetlands restoration, tree planting and native plant distributions and nature-based educational programs for students.
Park entry fees will also be eliminated for all OCP parks if the proposal is approved (excluding pay-per-play attractions like waterparks, golf, camping, off-roading, etc.)
The average value home in Oakland County has a sales value of $270,000 and a taxable value of $135,000. This homeowner is currently paying $48 a year to support Oakland County Parks. They would pay an additional $40 a year if the proposal is approved, with a total final cost of $88 a year.
To read more about the millage proposal, click here: https://bit.ly/2024_Millage.
