Northville school millage renewal on Aug. 5 ballot
Voters in the Northville Public Schools district are asking voters to renew a Building & site Sinking Fund on the Aug. 5 ballot.
The proposal would extend the current 0.9357 mill levy for an additional 10 years (2026–2035), with no increase to the existing tax rate, officials said.
The Sinking Fund is a limited property tax used by school districts in Michigan to fund infrastructure repairs, building upgrades, safety and security enhancements, and instructional technology. If approved, the renewal is expected to generate approximately $4.1 million annually, according to information prepared by school officials.
During the past five years, Northville has used Sinking Fund dollars for critical projects such as replacing aging roofs and HVAC systems, upgrading security systems, improving school entrances, and supporting technology infrastructure across all school buildings.
“The Sinking Fund supports the day-to-day maintenance and long-term care of our facilities,” said Superintendent Dr. RJ Webber. “It’s one of the tools that helps us protect our community’s investment in our schools, without adding debt or impacting the General Fund that supports classroom learning.”
The Sinking Fund is separate from the 2023 Bond Program, which focused on large-scale capital projects such as STEAM center additions, new playgrounds, and major building improvements. The Sinking Fund provides ongoing support for regular maintenance and timely upgrades.
Due to ongoing construction, two precincts will have temporary polling location changes for the Aug. 5, election only. Precincts 3 and 4 (normally voting at Northville High School) will vote at Ridge Wood Elementary and Precinct 12 (normally voting at Meads Mill Middle School) will vote at Silver Springs Elementary, officials explained.
This proposal represents a renewal—not a new tax. The current Sinking Fund millage, originally approved by voters in 2020, is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025.
Voters are encouraged to double-check their polling location before heading to the polls.
More information including frequently asked questions, a breakdown of past projects, and information on voter registration, is available at www.northvilleschools.org.
