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Washtenaw County CTE millage on Nov. 4 ballot; Milan administrators urge voters to research proposal
Summary
Superintendent McMahon and board members told the Milan Area Schools community that a Washtenaw County career and technical education (CTE) millage will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot; the millage is a proposed 1 mill for 10 years, estimated to generate $25 million annually for the county.
Superintendent McMahon and board members used the Aug. 27 meeting to alert families to a Washtenaw County career and technical education (CTE) millage that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot and to encourage voters to review materials ahead of absentee voting in September.
McMahon said absentee voting begins in September and described the proposal as "a 1 mill request that will generate $25,000,000 per year for 10 years." He asked families to visit the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) website for pamphlets, flyers and more information. "There will be pamphlets and flyers and posters around, to learn about the millage," he said.
Board members added context for voters. One board member explained that 1 mil equals $1 per $1,000 of taxable value and reminded homeowners that taxable value — not market estimates like Zillow — determines the tax impact. Board members said the millage aims to expand equitable access to career and technical education across Washtenaw County, addressing program disparities noted between districts.
Board members also encouraged families to look into My Future Fund accounts, a county initiative that provides small seed deposits for eligible students' college savings accounts. Milan board members said county staff are helping enroll eligible students and that some early accounts show balances growing; Sarah Sailor from WISD was mentioned as a county contact in the transcript.
The board did not take a formal vote on the millage at the meeting. McMahon and board members said further information will be shared as election materials become available.
