10/14/2026
Did you get this letter about increasing taxes on Milton Township property owners, including our seasonal neighbors, without a public vote? We are joining others in requesting a public vote on the proposed township-wide fire protection special assessment.
What could this cost? Every mill equals $100 annually for a property with a taxable value of $100,000. At 10 mills, the assessment would be $1,000 a year, before accounting for any existing levy it replaces. That is an illustration, not a confirmed net increase. Your taxable value appears on your tax bill and is different from your home’s market value. This decision affects more than next year’s property bill. It creates a funding structure that can continue into future years, with annual assessments set by the township board. We should have a direct voice in whether that structure is established.
Your to do list:
- Sign a petition (Info on circulation coming ASAP-- we need info on where we can sign, or maybe start our own sheet?)
- Attend the next Public Hearing on October 21st at 6pm at the Milton Township Hall.
- Write a letter and send ASAP. If you have concerns about this proposal, please submit your own written objection to the Milton Township Board BEFORE the October 21, 2026 public hearing.
The more property owners who formally submit their concerns, the clearer the record will be that residents want answers and transparency before a new assessment is established.
What to do:
1. Write your own letter of objection.
You can use the example below as a starting point. Feel free to personalize it and add your own concerns.
2. Include your name, property address and parcel number if you have it.
3. Clearly state that you object to the proposed special assessment and request that your letter be entered into the official record of the public hearing.
4. Send it to the Milton Township Board/Clerk at the address listed on the notice.
This is not about opposing fire protection. We all want good fire protection for our community. The issue is making sure property owners understand what is being proposed, why this amount is necessary, how the money will be spent, and what financial obligation is being placed on property owners before this moves.
Signing this petition requests a public vote. It does not mean you oppose our fire department. We can support our firefighters and still expect accountability and a say in how their services are funded.
We deserve clear answers about the actual increase, how future assessments will be set, and an opportunity to vote on this funding structure.
https://miltontownshipmi.gov/announcements/notice-of-public-hearing-wednesday-october-21-2026-600-pm/
Let’s speak up now, while we can still influence this decision.
