Rochester Hills Fire Millage Increase on August Ballot as Department Cites Staffing Shortages

Millage proposal seeks more firefighters in Rochester Hills

In an emergency, every second counts. But in the city of Rochester Hills, response times are at risk because officials say they don't have enough firefighters. A millage on the upcoming primary ballot could change that by funding additional staff.

Rochester Hills fire millage increase on August ballot as department cites staffing shortages

Rochester Hills voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to increase the fire millage from 3 to 3.5 mills, a measure fire officials say is critical to maintaining public safety services across the city.

School operating millage on ballot August 4

As part of their August 4 primary ballot, residents in the Harbor Springs Public Schools District can cast their votes for the non-homestead operating millage that funds the vast majority of the district’s operating budget, as well as a renewal of the Community Pool Recreation Millage that funds operation, staffing, and maintenance of the community pool. The operating millage is unique in that district voters do not pay the millage tax; it is a …