Grand Ledge residents weigh $22.5M bond proposal for fire stations

Grand Ledge residents weigh $22.5M bond proposal for fire stations

On May 5, Grand Ledge voters will decide on a $22.5 million bond proposal aimed at constructing two new fire stations. The $22.5 million bond would fund the construction of two new fire stations, one on the current property and another on Hartel Road. If approved, the bond will be paid over 20 years, with 3.04 mills levied in the first year and an average of 2.74 mills over the life of the bond. Fire officials say the current 80-year-old station…