The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote tonight on language for a proposal for the November ballot.
The board wants voters to approve a ten-year millage of one mill to generate funds for public safety and mental health services. The county says both of these areas have been affected as a result of budget cuts at the state level.
County Commissioner Andy LaBarresays the funding would be distributed to certain groups.
"38% for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, 37% for community mental health, and 25% to be returned to our local jurisdictions with police departments."
The board tonight could choose to make changes to the millage proposal, but if approved, as is, it would generate over $15 million in the first year and would be an annual property tax of one dollar for every $1,000 of taxable value.
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