News Summary
Voters in Northville will have the chance to approve a renewal of the Sinking Fund Millage for Northville Public Schools. This renewal is crucial for maintaining and improving school infrastructure, which is set to expire soon. The revenue from this renewal is expected to support essential projects including building repairs and technology upgrades. Additionally, voters will also consider a bond proposal for Novi’s public safety facilities. Community engagement is encouraged as the election approaches.
Northville, Michigan – On August 5, 2025, voters in Northville will have the opportunity to approve a Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal for Northville Public Schools. This renewal is essential as it will allow the school district to continue a millage dedicated to the upkeep and improvement of school buildings and other critical infrastructure, which is due to expire with the 2025 tax levy.
Currently, the authorized millage rate stands at .9357 mills, which translates to $0.9357 for every $1,000 of taxable property value. This millage is applied to property across the districts of Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties in Michigan. If the renewal proposal is passed, it will be in effect for a decade, covering the period from 2026 through 2035.
The revenue generated from this renewal is expected to be around $4,157,946 in its first year of implementation in 2026. This funding will be allocated for various essential projects, which include:
- Construction or repair of school buildings.
- Improvements to school security systems.
- Acquisition or upgrading of instructional technology.
- Any other educational purposes authorized by law.
In addition to the Northville Public Schools proposal, voters will also encounter the Novi Public Safety Facilities Bond Proposal on the same ballot. This proposal requests approval to borrow up to $120 million for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new public safety facility that will serve both the police and fire departments.
The bond proposal also covers the construction of two new fire department facilities intended to replace the existing Fire Stations 2 and 3, as well as renovations for Fire Station 4. If approved, the expected millage to be levied in 2026 for the Novi bond is set at 1.0 mills, or $1.00 per $1,000 of taxable property value. Furthermore, the anticipated average annual millage rate needed to retire the bonds is estimated to be 0.95 mills, or $0.95 per $1,000 of taxable value.
Information regarding the proposed bond is available on the City of Novi’s website for community members who wish to learn more about the implications of this funding measure.
As a related development, voters in Novi Township have recently approved the renewal of a library millage as part of the unofficial results from the May 2 election. This renewal received notable support, with a tally of 50 votes in favor and just 8 against. The ongoing millage, set at 0.73 mills, is expected to generate approximately $7,300 annually for library services, maintaining the township’s long-standing partnership with the Novi Public Library.
Community members are encouraged to stay informed about both propositions as the August 2025 ballot approaches. For further details regarding the Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal and the Novi Public Safety Facilities Bond Proposal, residents can consult the respective school and city websites.
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Additional Resources
- Oakland County 115: Northville Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Renewal
- Detroit News: School Bond Tax Issues
- Hometown Life: Northville School Bond Approved
- Wikipedia: Novi, Michigan
- Bridge Michigan: School Districts Bond Votes
