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Alpena County committee calls May 5 special election to reauthorize 911 surcharge
Summary
The county Finance Ways & Means Committee recommended adoption of Resolution #26-03 to place a May 5, 2026 special election on the ballot asking voters to reauthorize a monthly 911 surcharge of up to $3.00 for Jan. 1, 2027–Dec. 31, 2032 to fund 911 operations; the committee noted the election must be certified by May 15 so the state 911 office can be notified.
The Alpena County Finance Ways & Means Committee on Feb. 10 recommended a special election on May 5, 2026 to reauthorize the county’s 911 operating surcharge.
Central Dispatch Director Kim Elkie told the committee there is not enough time to place the surcharge renewal on the August or November ballots and that the special election must be completed and certified so the county can submit required reporting to the state 911 office by May 15. Elkie said the county previously held a similar special…
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