Know Before You Vote
Here you can find facts on the millage and budget you should consider as you make your decision.Â
Voter Guide Guidelines
Ballot Language Translation
The proposal on your ballot asks whether the Village of Pinckney should levy a millage of up to 2.5 mills for a period of three years. In simple terms, this is a dedicated safety fund to secure the future operation and professional staffing of our local police department.
A YES Vote Means
- Stable Funding: Secures the local police operating budget for the next three years.
- Staffing Security: Prevents emergency budget cuts or reductions in active patrol officers.
- Community Safety: Maintains the standard 24/7 emergency response times across our local Pinckney neighborhoods.
A NO Vote Means
- Budget Deficits: The police department will face even more funding cuts starting this fiscal year.
- Service Reductions: Pinckney will experience reduced active patrols and longer response times.
- Alternative Funding: The village will have to search for other non-dedicated sources to maintain basic public safety.
Top Things to Know Before You Vote
Tax Category
The practical cost of the Village supporting its own police department has gone up far less than the costs for gasoline, groceries, or even your favorite streaming service.
Project Life
The proposed millage is structured for a specific 3-year term, providing a clear window for fiscal stabilization and community review.
Monetary Allocation
All funds are strictly dedicated to Police Department operations, equipment upgrades, and maintaining officer presence in our community.
Trust Parameters
Full financial transparency is mandated, with regular public audits and municipal reports available for all Pinckney residents to review.
Myth
This proposal is a permanent tax that will never end once it is approved by voters.
Myth
The funds can be used for any village project, including unrelated road work or administration.
Myth
Approval of this millage will significantly burden the average household beyond manageable levels.
Myth
Voters can simply wait until next year to decide without any impact on current police services.
Fact
The request is for a limited 3-year term only. Any extension would require further approval from the residents of Pinckney.
Fact
By law, millage funds are restricted. This revenue is legally dedicated solely to the operations and stability of the Police Department.
Fact
The cost analysis shows the impact is minimal compared to the vital community safety and response services preserved by the PPD.
Fact
The budget shortfall is immediate. A YES vote on or before Nov 4 is critical to preventing forced service reductions this term.
Deeper Analysis
Explore detailed reports on proposal specifics and financial projections for the Pinckney community.