Millage

The four-year, 0.12-mill renewal request that will appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 ballot will provide continued funding for MSU Extension educational programs with a 100-year history in Iosco County.

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MSU Extension and Michigan 4-H Millage Renewal

On August 6, 2024, Iosco County residents will have the opportunity to renew the MSU Extension Iosco County millage. The 0.12-mill renewal request will provide continued funding for MSU Extension educational programs such as:

  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Child and Family Development
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Master Gardener Volunteer Program
  • Natural Resources

FAQs

How much will the millage cost me?

The millage will cost a home owner $0.12 for every $1,000 of taxable home value. For example, if you own a $100,000 home ($50,000 taxable value or SEV), you’ll invest $6.00 a year in taxes to support MSU Extension's educational programs for you, your family and your community.

What does a "yes" vote mean and what does a "no" vote mean?

A YES vote means that homeowners will experience about a $6.00 per year tax for every $100,000 of home value to continue to fund MSU Extension programs. 

A NO vote means that there will not be county funding to match and secure the university's investment in the 100+ year partnership serving Iosco County.

What can MSU Extension do for me?

We can empower your everyday goals, such as helping you grow your lawn or garden, try out meal ideas that are nutritious and budget friendly, learn how to manage stress, find educational and fun programs for your kids and more. We care about making your life and your community better.

Get started by exploring our upcoming events or by visiting the MSU Extension homepage to explore all the areas of our programming.

How does MSU Extension Iosco County funding work?

MSU Extension is funded by a unique partnership with federal, state, and local governments in order to successfully meet the needs of Michigan communities. Iosco County government has asked their constituents to fund the county portion of the partnership through a millage on the August 6, 2024 ballot.

What does the ballot language say?

“Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill limitation and levy, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .12 mill be renewed at .12 mill ($.12 per $1,000 of taxable value), for the years 2026-2029 inclusive upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Iosco County inclusive for the purpose of sustaining 4-H and Michigan State University Extension services within Iosco County, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $178,635?"

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