Summary
A public hearing is set for April 30 on a parks millage replacement increasing to .53 mills total — residents would decide at the ballot, likely in August or November.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
An increase to .53 mills would raise parks funding and property taxes if voters approve.
Park users and anyone valuing trails, beaches, and conservation — over 2 million visits a year.
Taxpayers wary of increases; some commissioners cited taxpayer fatigue.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Jamestown voters to reconsider rejected fire millage increase
If approved, the proposed millage would raise an estimated $230,000 annually.
Board of Commissioners
The board voted 5-3 to pay for an $86,472 direct-mail piece timed to the November parks millage increase vote. Supporters called it voter education; opponents said taxpayer millage funds shouldn't promote a millage, even if the content is factual.
Board of Commissioners
Voters will see the 0.33-mill parks renewal in August and a separate 0.20-mill increase in November after commissioners split the questions 8-3. Supporters packed the hearing; opponents of the increase cited property tax strain.
Board of Commissioners (Work)
The Parks Commission recommends a 0.53-mill millage (current 0.33 plus a 0.2 increase) for a 10-year cycle. Most commissioners leaned toward a compromise: renew the existing 0.33 mills in August and vote on the 0.2 increase separately in November. Key concerns included whether the millage commits the county to specific projects and whether investment is too lakeshore-heavy.
Board of Commissioners (Work)
Parks staff reviewed a proposed parks and open space millage, backed by polling that shows 76% support among randomly surveyed residents. Strong public support may encourage commissioners to put it on a ballot.
Board of Commissioners
A public hearing is set for April 30 on a parks millage replacement increasing to .53 mills total — residents would decide at the ballot, likely in August or November.
Board of Commissioners
A Hudsonville resident warned the board about a Parks and Recreation request to place a ballot proposal raising the parks millage from 0.33 to 0.53 mills — a 62% increase — and asked commissioners to scrutinize the numbers.
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