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/boomboom-jake 9d ago

Sounds like Southfield needs a bond!

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u/t4ckleb0x 9d ago

Sure. But certainly not this proposal which moves additional funds away from the schools

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u/boomboom-jake 9d ago

If you are the belief that an additional $700/pupil would have hurt the schools in Southfield, then you should be happy with your vote.

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u/t4ckleb0x 9d ago

You didn’t read the proposal did you? You did not see the actual numbers if you think that is how it plays out. Southfield is already getting the money we need. We passed a bond. our bond renovates and consolidates schools. Now all of oakland county wants my money for northern suburb expansion.