At its June 6, 2026 Board meeting, the LWV of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights voted unanimously to support the Wayne County Public Transportation Millage and the City of Dearborn Library Millage Renewal. Both proposals will appear on the August 4, 2026 ballot.
WAYNE COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL
Wayne County Transit Authority
Wayne County Public Transportation Millage
A proposal to authorize the Wayne County Transit Authority to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Wayne County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and the general public to access healthcare, education, and other daily needs.
The millage would be levied at a maximum rate of 0.9831 mills (0.98 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of 10 years beginning with the 2026 tax year levy and ending with the 2035 tax year levy.
This millage would replace an expiring millage levied by the Wayne County Transit Authority supporting the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (“SMART”). If this new millage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and regional transit providers. It is estimated that $57,616,329.00 will be collected in the first year.
Should this proposal be adopted?
CITY OF DEARBORN PROPOSAL
Dearborn Library Millage Renewal
Since 2011, Dearborn voters have authorized that 1 mill be solely dedicated to offset the costs of providing library services. Annually, this mill generates approximately $4,200,000 or nearly 60% of the library’s operating budget. If not renewed, necessary reductions to facilities, materials, programming and services will result.
Shall the City of Dearborn in accordance with State law MCL § 397.201 continue to levy an ad valorem tax not to exceed $1 per $1,000 in taxable value (1 mill) for no more than 10 years which will be strictly dedicated to fund the operational and capital costs of the library system?
