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Violet Township Nothing New, Just Renew Township places 1.5-mill road levy on ballot Violet Township has placed a renewal of the 1.5-mill road levy on the November 2020 ballot. This levy, which represents absolutely no new taxes, will raise funds for the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of roads and culverts in the unincorporated areas of Violet Township. Violet Township maintains more than 105 miles of roadway in total and has spent an average of $1,379,000 per year on maintaining roads in the township in the past two years, a significant portion of which have come from the existing road levy funds. Approval of the renewal of the levy would raise $845,000 annually, with no increase in millage for homeowners. The cost to a homeowner will be $41.83 per year, or $3.49 per month, or $0.11 per day per $100,000 of valuation.
This renewal levy is only for the unincorporated (outside of city limits) areas of Violet Township, and only residents in the unincorporated areas of the township will vote on the renewal. The levy funds significantly bolster the township’s ability to combat the year-round wear and tear on the roads. Without the levy funds, the township would be limited to pothole filling and other minor repairs. It is the goal of Violet Township to be able to provide safe and reliable roads for all township residents. Our roads connect our homes, our businesses, our parks and ultimately our entire community. This levy will help Violet Township achieve that goal. When you vote in November, vote YES for the Violet Township Road Levy. 8
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