2026 Millage Renewals

Meridian Township is asking voters to consider two millage renewals that will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot:

  • Parks Millage
  • Police and Fire Protection Millage

To view more information on millage history, cost breakdown, services funded, and ballot language, please visit our FAQ below:

For questions, please contact proposals@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4258.

To view information about the upcoming election, visit our Elections webpage. 

Millage Information

  • The Park Millage was originally adopted in 1984 and was last approved by voters in August 2014.
  • If approved, the Park Millage would be 0.6503 mills for 2026.
    • Since this is a renewal, the overall Township tax rate will not increase.
  • The millage is dedicated to the maintenance and management of 30 Meridian Township parks, the pathway network, and recreational facilities.
  • If approved, the millage would last for 10 years.

For more information about the Park Millage, please visit our FAQ document.

  • The Police and Fire Protection Millage was first adopted in 2017.
  • If approved, the Police and Fire Protection Millage would be 1.4563 mills for 2026.
    • Since this is a renewal, the overall Township tax rate will not increase.
  • The millage is used to fund police and fire personnel, equipment purchases, and long-term pension obligations.
  • If approved, the millage would last for 10 years.

For more information about the Police and Fire Protection Millage, please visit our FAQ document.

Parks Millage Renewal Interview

HOMTV spoke with Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Director Courtney Wisinski about the upcoming Parks Millage renewal that will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

Police and Fire Protection Millage Renewal Interview

HOMTV spoke with Meridian Township Police Chief Rick Grillo and Fire Chief Mike Hamel about the upcoming Police and Fire Protection Millage renewal that will appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election ballot.

Millage Renewal Presentation

At the July 7, 2026 Township Board meeting, staff presented on the 2026 millage renewals. A clip of that presentation is embedded below.

To view the presentation document and the full meeting video, visit the links below:

Staff

Tim Dempsey
Township Manager
dempsey@meridian.mi.us
517.853.4254

Courtney Wisinski
Parks and Recreation Director
wisinski@meridian.mi.us
517.853.4604

Rick Grillo
Chief of Police
grillo@meridian.mi.us
517.853.4804

Mike Hamel
Fire Chief
hamel@meridian.mi.us
517.853.4704