A citizen of Hartland Township forwarded me some information regarding an upcoming election where voters will decide if property taxes should go up 10%.
Vote August 3, 2010 – You decide if you want your property taxes to go increase by nearly 10%. More information contained in this flyer. (Note: in this flyer is a quote from a gentleman with the last name of “Wickman.” This person is the Township Manager for Hartland).
Read about Hartland Township municipal bond problems in Blomberg New, a media organization that reports on business and financial news.
Millage increase being sought from residents of Hartland Township and resident of the Cromaine Library District. Please note that Cromaine Library District includes parts of several other townships. Therefore, even if you live outside Hartland Township you may be impacted. Other townships that are impacted are Tyrone, Deerfield, Oceola, Brighton, and Genoa. Click on this link to see map http://co.livingston.mi.us/countyClerk/maps/2006_LibraryDistrict_NEW.pdf
Inform others about the August 3 vote. Copy and paste this link in an email message to your friends and neighbors: http://www.limitgovnow.com/2010/07/hartland-property-tax-may-rise-nearly-10/
Information on how to get an absentee ballot from Hartland Township: http://www.hartlandtwp.com/Departments/Clerk/AbsenteeVoterBallots.aspx (Be aware that the Township Clerk resigned recently. It is the Township Clerk that administers elections, including issuing absentee ballots. During this transition period it may be prudent on your part to do some extra follow up to insure you receive your ballot in a timely fashion.
UPDATE: Another flyer is being circulated with information about this proposed tax increase. This flyer claims to provide the reader with the “straight facts.” You, the voter, will need to draw your own conclusions. The intent of this web page is to present you with different perspectives regarding this $24,000,000 expenditure. The voters in Hartland and the Cromaine Library district deserve a comprehensive discussion of the potential tax liabilities. Click here to view the other flyer and commentary.
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