Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties, MI
Election Date: May 2, 2017
Type: Property Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: Passed, 55%-45%
Voters will decide on a millage increase to help Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) officials update their fleet and facilities and offer a range of new services. BATA is seeking a five-year, .5 mill millage rate from 2018 to 2022 – an increase over the organization’s existing millage rate of .3447. The current millage rate expires at the end of this year. The millage increase is expected to raise an estimated $3.5 million for BATA in 2018.