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Houghton County approves resolution to put $32M justice center millage on Aug. 5 ballot
Summary
The Houghton County Board approved Resolution #25-007 to place a 1.60-mill, 30-year request for a $32 million justice center on the Aug. 5, 2025 ballot, passing 4-1 with Commissioner Joel Keranen opposed. Commissioners discussed bed counts, term lengths and projected millage rates.
The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted May 13 to place a proposed Houghton County Justice Center on the August 5, 2025 ballot, approving Resolution No. 25-007 to seek 1.60 mills for 30 years to fund a roughly $32 million project. The motion passed four to one; Commissioner Joel Keranen voted no.
Commissioner Glenn Anderson led a discussion of financing options, saying the…
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