Sebewaing librarian outlines proposed 0.7‑mill library millage for August ballot

Apr 20, 2026

Sebewaing Township Librarian Laura Nimtz presented a request for a 0.7‑mill increase on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot to address a projected budget gap; the millage would raise roughly $94,000 in the first year and cost about $35 per $50,000 of taxable value.

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Laura Nimtz, Sebewaing Township Librarian, told the Village Council the library serves 2,678 township residents and has contracts to serve Fairhaven (541) and Brookfield (739) residents. She outlined current revenue sources ($125,535.56–$137,535.56) and annual costs ($175,488.00) and said the proposed 0.7‑mill increase would span 2026–2032.

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