Millage

The 5-year, 0.1639-mill renewal request that will appear on the Aug. 4, 2026, ballot will provide continued funding for MSU Extension educational programs.

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On August 4, 2026, Wexford County residents will have the opportunity to vote to renew the MSU Extension Wexford County millage. The 2026-2030 inclusive, 0.1639-mill request will provide continued funding for MSU Extension educational programs such as:

  • 4-H 
  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Child and Family Development
  • Health and Nutrition
  • Master Gardener Volunteer Program
  • Natural Resources

FAQs

How much will the millage cost me?

The millage will cost a homeowner $0.1639 for every $1,000 of taxable home value. For example, if you own a $100,000 home ($50,000 taxable value or SEV), you’ll invest $8.20 a year in taxes to support MSU Extension's educational programs for you, your family, and your community.

What can MSU Extension do for me?

We can empower your everyday goals, such as helping you grow your lawn or garden, try out meal ideas that are nutritious and budget-friendly, learn how to manage stress, find educational and fun programs for your kids and more. We care about making your life and your community better.

Get started by exploring our upcoming events or by visiting the MSU Extension homepage to explore all the areas of our programming.

How does MSU Extension Wexford County funding work?

MSU Extension is funded by a unique partnership with federal, state, and local governments in order to successfully meet the needs of Michigan communities. Wexford County government has asked their constituents to fund the county portion of the partnership through a millage on the August 4, 2026 ballot.

What does a "yes" vote mean and what does a "no" vote mean?

A YES vote means that homeowners will experience a $8.20 per year tax for every $100,000 of home value to continue to fund MSU Extension programs. 

A NO vote means that there will not be county funding to match and secure the university's investment in the 100+ year partnership serving Wexford County.

What does the ballot language say?

For the purpose of sustaining 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, health and nutrition, horticulture, and other community education programs through Michigan State University Extension services within Wexford County, shall the limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Wexford County be increased by up to 0.1639 mill ($.1639 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of five (5) years, 2026 through 2030, inclusive?

If approved and levied in full, this millage RENEWAL will raise an estimated additional $230,830.82 in the first calendar year of the levy, based on state taxable valuation.  Pursuant to state law, if approved and levied, a portion of the millage monies raised in their respective jurisdictions may be disbursed to the Cadillac Downtown Development Authority and Cadillac Local Development Finance Authority.

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