Both Big Rapids and Chippewa Hills Public Schools will be asking voters to renew their operating millage proposals today as part of a special election.

 

Big Rapids Superintendent Tim Haist says this is a millage proposal that the school district brings to voters every year to renew for general operating revenue.

 

“The state of Michigan expects us to collect a portion of our state foundation allowance locally, and this is that portion. So this tax is not any primary residence, they are exempt. But it does allow the school district to bring in around $4 million in operating revenues for our district.” Haist said.

 

BRPS will be asking voters to approve its proposal of 18-mills for 2023, while Chippewa Hills will be asking residents in its district to approve a millage proposal of 19.5-mills per year for the next four years.

 

Polling precincts for the BRPS Special Election are as follows:

? City of Big Rapids, Precinct #1 (All City voters) Location: City Hall – 226 N. Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI

? Big Rapids Township, Precinct #1 Location: 14212 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI

? Colfax Township, Precinct #1 Location: 14428 157th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI

? Grant Township, Precinct #1 Location: Corner of 21 Mile and 150th, Big Rapids, MI

? Green Township, Precinct #1 Location: 21431 Northland Drive, Paris, MI

? Martiny Township, Precinct #1 Location: 15051 110th Avenue, Rodney, MI

? Norwich Township, Precinct #1, (+ Barton, Goodwell & Monroe BRPS’ voters) Location: 7213 N. Cypress Avenue, Big Rapids, MI

 

Polling precincts for the CHSD Special Election are as follows:

? Austin Township, Precinct #1 Location: 14132 Pierce Road, Stanwood, MI

? Chippewa Township, Precinct #1 Location: 10467 19 Mile Road, Rodney, MI

? Colfax Township, Precinct #1 Location: 14428 157th Avenue, Big Rapids, MI

? Fork Township, Precinct #1 (+ Orient Twp CHSD voters) Location: 147 Northern Avenue, Barryton, MI

? Martiny Township, Precinct #1 Location: 15051 110th Avenue, Rodney, MI

? Millbrook Township, Precinct #1 Location: 3015 Jackson Road, Blanchard, MI

? Morton Township, Precinct #1 (All Morton Twp voters) Location: 290 W. Main Street, Mecosta, MI ? Sheridan Township, Precinct #1 Location: 15020 30th Avenue, Barryton, MI

? Wheatland Township, Precinct #1 Location: 201 S. Sheridan, Remus, MI