Cass County voters in six communities will have their say during the special election next Tuesday, May 2.
There are school operating millage renewals on the ballot for residents in the Cassopolis, Dowagiac Union and Edwardsburg school districts. All three renewals are non-homestead millage renewals, which represents industrial, commercial and some agricultural property, as well as second homes. Primary family homes will not be effected.
In Cassopolis, the current rate of 18 mills would be levied through 2033 if approved. In Dowagiac, there are two parts to the proposal. First is a renewal of 17.7063 mills and second is a request for 0.5 mills to restore the millage to the full 18 mills allowed by law. The renewal will run through 2028.
Edwardsburg is proposing a one-year continuation of its rate of 18 mills.
Jefferson Township is asking for a renewal of its road millage for two years for the maintenance and construction of roads. Newberg township is asking for a new two-year road millage, while Jefferson Township is asking for a seven-year general operating millage at a rate of .2202 mills.
To read the full ballot proposals for Cass County, click here.
