7 takeaways from the May 4 special election in Genesee County
Updated 10:59 AM;
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GENESEE COUNTY, MI Voters in Genesee County weighed in on multiple tax proposals during Tuesday’s special election.
Notable millage renewals included an MTA millage renewal for public transportation, a Flint public safety millage that funds police and fire in the city and a new millage dedicated to community mental health services through Genesee Health System.
Just one millage from Gaines Township that would support public safety failed to pass. It may cause the township to shut down its police department.
Here’s what you need to know about the results:
Flint voters give MTA millage renewal big margin of victory
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 05, 2021
A bus leaves to start its route from the MTA bus station in downtown Flint in this Flint Journal file photo.The Flint Journal
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FLINT, MI Flint voters continued their strong support of fixed-route public transportation on Tuesday, May 4, easily renewing a .60-mill property tax dedicated to the service.
A total of 3,870 voters (81.7 percent) approved the Mass Transportation Authority millage, while 865 cast ballots against the renewal, according to unofficial results from the Genesee County Clerk’s Office.
The MTA tax will raise roughly $472,900 in the first year of renewal and will continue from July 21, 2021, through June 30, 2027.
‘Yes’ votes top 80 percent as Flint public safety millage renewed
Updated May 05, 2021;
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(This story has been updated with a comment from Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.)
FLINT, MI Flint voters have overwhelmingly renewed a 6-mill public safety property tax, a measure city officials promoted as a vital next step toward reversing rising in violent crime.
A total of 3,875 voters (81.9 percent) supported the millage with 851 voting against it, according to unofficial results from the Genesee County Clerk’s Office.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley was among officials who urged residents to support the continuation of tax, which raises more than $4.7 million annually.