Three library millage proposals on the ballot in Leland, Suttons Bay-Bingham, and the City of Traverse City were approved by voters in Tuesday night’s primary election.
Leland Township’s Library Millage Proposal was approved with 545 votes (69.96%) versus the 234 votes (30.04%) against it. The library board sought approval of an 8-year (2024 to 2031 inclusive), .40-mill request which will help fund operations, maintenance and equipment at the library. The estimate of the revenue the township will collect in the first year of levy (2024) is approximately $245,000.
Mark Morton, Leland Township Public Library Director, said they were thrilled with the outcome, and the approval of the millage will enable them to maintain a “wide variety of services for Leland Township residents and surrounding areas, meeting expectations for a modern, well-supported library.”
