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Board certifies 2025–26 winter property tax levies, approves millage schedule
Summary
Williamston Board certified the 2025–26 winter property tax L-4029 forms and approved detailed millage rates for townships and the city, with a unanimous roll-call vote. The mills for general operations and multiple bond refinancings were recorded in the motion.
The Williamston Board of Education on Sept. 15 certified the district’s 2025–26 winter property tax levies, approving detailed millage rates by township and city.
Christopher Lewis moved the L-4029 certification and Sarah Belanger seconded. The board voted by roll call; all seven members voted “aye” and the motion carried 7–0. The certification authorizes the secretary and president to sign the final tax certifications for all taxing units.
The motion records distinct millage rates by area. For Alaiedon, Leroy, Locke, Wheatfield and Williamstown townships the board certified: 18.0 mills for general operations (non-homestead only); 2.5 mills for the 2024 debt; 1.14 mills for the 2015 refinancing; 3.44 mills for the 2015 School Bond Loan Fund refinancing; 0.76 mills for the 2021 School Bond Loan Fund refinancing; 0.7283 mills for the recreation fund; and 0.9775 mills for the sinking fund. For Meridian Township and the City of Williamston the certification lists: 9.0 mills for general operations (non-homestead only); 1.25 mills for the 2024 debt; 0.57 mills for the 2015 refinancing; 1.72 mills for the 2015 School Bond Loan Fund refinancing; 0.38 mills for the 2021 School Bond Loan Fund refinancing; 0.3642 mills for the recreation fund; and 0.4888 mills for the sinking fund.
Sarah Tynan, director of finance, answered clarifying questions during the discussion. The board’s action authorizes final signatures and completes the L-4029 certification required for winter tax collection.
