Though there are no county-wide measures proposed for next month’s elections, voters across Sanilac County will still be asked to consider proposals specific to their township or village.
For instance, in Lexington Township, two millages are being sought: one to fund road work for two years at a rate of 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 taxable value), and the other to levy a 1.5 mill for public safety/emergency medical service funding. Both would begin this December 1, and last for two years, running through November 30, 2026.
Fremont and Speaker Townships are both looking to approve measures related to wind-farming. While Fremont Township looks to temporarily prohibit the issuing of permits and licenses for, and the construction of, any wind energy facilities, Speaker Township wishes to approve an ordinance which amends regulations related to wind energy conversion systems.
Speaker Township also looks to levy a millage of 1 mill from 2025-2028 to fund road and bridge repair in the township. Moore Township is making a similar proposal, asking for a previous millage to be renewed at 2 mills and levied for four years for road work and construction. Wheatland Township will be asking voters to approve a three year millage, levying 1 mill to fund fire protection.
As for villages, Port Sanilac is asking to renew a millage at 1 mill for five years, starting in 2026, to fund the Bark Shanty Community Center, while Lexington looks for approval to increase the tax limitation threshold so they can increase their general funding millage by 1.5 mills.
