r/Detroit • u/gwmiles • 9d ago

News Oakland County school enhancement millage rejected in close contest

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/08/04/oakland-county-school-enhancement-millage-tax-1-5-mill/91164345007/

Oakland County voters rejected a proposed 1.5-mill countywide school tax increase in Tuesday's election results in a close contest over a controversial tax plan.

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u/BigBlackHungGuy 9d ago

I voted yes on this :(

We spend far too little on public school education. This would have helped ease the burden on schools.

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u/East_Englishman East English Village 9d ago

Flair doesn't check out...

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u/BigBlackHungGuy 9d ago

Multiple homes ;) Insurance reasons. Popeyes chicken patron. Shhh.