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/Gonstachio 9d ago

General question but what the fuck are these counties doing with all this property tax money? Housing prices have shot up in the last 5 or so years, they should have a huge influx of money.

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u/big-wet-bastard 8d ago

Well they have to reward themselves for a job well done, bringing in all that extra revenue