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Canton Township board adopts 12.2839-mill levy for 12/01/2024, roads mill slightly reduced
Summary
After a public hearing, the board voted to set township millage rates for the 12/01/2024 tax levy at a combined 12.2839 mills — a 0.007-mill reduction in the roads mill tied to the Headley rollback; rates must be certified to Wayne County by Sept. 30.
After a public hearing, the Canton Township Board of Trustees set the township’s 12/01/2024 tax levy at a combined 12.2839 mills, a net reduction of 0.007 mills attributed to the Headley rollback for the roads mill.
Director Trumbull explained the breakdown the board approved: general fund (charter mills) 1.476; fire protection (special assessment) 3.748; police protection (special assessment) 5.676; and roads assessment 1.3839, for a total of 12.2839 mills. Trumbull said the overall levy is lower than last year because the Headley rollback limits taxable-value growth to 5% (or inflation) and requires a reduction when assessed values grow faster.
The levy must be certified to Wayne County by Sept. 30, 2024. Trumbull told the board there is "no tax increase," noting police, fire and general-fund millages are unchanged and the roads mill was slightly rolled back. Trustees asked clarifying questions about whether the roads mill could be restored; Trumbull responded that restoring the previous level would require a public vote.
No members of the public spoke during the hearing on millage rates. The board adopted the resolution setting the rates by voice vote.
The adopted figures will be used to balance the township’s FY 2024–25 budget and will be forwarded to Wayne County for certification.
