Voters approve millage renewal proposal in Wyandotte

DAVE GORGON

Wyandotte voters have approved a City Charter amendment calling for the renewal of 3 mills over a 10-year period.

Of the 3,271 voters that cast ballots in the May 2 election, more than 72 percent voted in favor of the renewal. The official vote was 2,359 yes and 600 no. Fifteen percent of registered voters cast ballots either at the polls or via absentee voting.

“I would like to thank the voters of Wyandotte for the passing of the recent millage renewal,” Mayor Robert DeSana said. “By passing said millage there should be no change in city services. I would also like to thank the City Clerk’s office, poll workers and all involved for their hard work on such a long and tiring day.”

The financial stability of the city was at stake during the special election, according to city officials.

The ballot question asked for a continuation of the tax currently paid by taxpayers.

Officials said residents will see no increase in their tax bill other than what normally occur due to the normal assessment process or actions associated with other taxing entities outside the city’s control.

The millage levied by the city will be the same. Without approval of the renewal, the city budget would have been cut by about $1.8 million, requiring a reduction of services.

The supplemental operation millage that was approved in 2019 was set to expire in 2023. The renewal covers the years 2024 to 2033.