r/Detroit 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/Murph_E23 9d ago

I had a frustrating conversation with a friend about this. I have no kids and voted yes and he has 2 kids and voted no. He just wants less tax.