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Bellevue council adopts 2026 operating millage of 11.3557; county reps outline upcoming millage renewals
Summary
The Bellevue Village Council on May 26 adopted the 2026 Tax Operating Millage rate of 11.3557 as set by Eaton County and heard county representatives describe proposed millage measures on August and November ballots and how outcomes could affect the village.
Bellevue — The Village of Bellevue Council voted May 26 to adopt the 2026 Tax Operating Millage of 11.3557, a rate set by Eaton County. President B. Balkema moved the adoption, S. Roberts seconded, and a roll-call vote recorded Councilmembers S. Roberts, B. Balkema, J. Willis and E. Bird voting in the affirmative; the motion carried.
The adoption followed a public hearing on the operating millage that opened at 6:01 p.m. and was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.; the hearing record shows no public comments on the operating millage. Representatives from Eaton County later addressed the council to outline county needs and upcoming ballot proposals.
County representatives told the council they plan a renewal vote in August on the 911 and Juvenile Program millages and will propose new millages in November for county roads and EATRAN. Council members were briefed on administrative updates and on ways the village could be affected depending on whether the county measures pass or fail. The transcript records the county presentation as an overview of the proposals and local implications; no formal county proposals were acted on by the village at the meeting.
The millage adopted by the council was shown in the meeting packet as 11.3557 and the council recorded the roll-call vote as all present members voting yes. The council adjourned at 7:25 p.m.; no further action on the county proposals was taken at this session.
