Introduction
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ask voters in Muskegon County to consider an operating millage restoration proposal on Tuesday, August 4. The proposal would restore 0.2980 mills, returning the college’s operating millage to the 2.4 mills originally approved by voters in 1993.
A lot has changed in 30 years. In 1993, Muskegon Community College used mostly paper-based systems and had few modern safety tools. Today, we rely on digital technology for learning, operations, security, and student support.
Proposed projects over the next five years include:
Community Feedback about the College & MillageÂ
Community feedback collected in January 2026 through a series of focus groups and survey responses prompted MCC to explore a restoration millage further. 71% of those polled said they support restoring the operating millage with an estimated 0.2980 mill increase. If approved, the owner of a home with a market value of $250,000 would pay approximately $37 more per year. Over 1,500 individual comments were collected as part of the community outreach initiative conducted by an independent firm. The report included strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for the college.
| Home Market Value | Home Taxable Value | Yearly Tax Increase |
| $100,000 | $50,000 | $14.90 |
| $150,000 | $75,000 | $22.35 |
| $200,000 | $100,000 | $29.80 |
| $250,000 | $125,000 | $37.25 |
Official Ballot Language
This ballot proposal authorizes a new additional millage of 0.2705 mills for Muskegon Community College to restore the total amount of mills that Muskegon Community College receives for its operating millage to the original 2.4 mills approved by voters under the applicable law in May of 1993. The Headlee Amendment has reduced this operating millage to
the current 2.1295 mills.
Shall the limitation upon the total amount of taxes that may be levied against all taxable property within Muskegon County be increased by 0.2705 mills ($0.2705 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for 30 years, beginning in 2026 and continuing through 2055 inclusive, to support learning environments, safety improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term academic support for Muskegon Community College and other purposes authorized by law? Revenue from the proposal will be disbursed to the Muskegon Community College District and, to the extent required by law, a portion of the revenues will be captured by or disbursed to the brownfield redevelopment authorities of the City of Montague, City of Muskegon, City of Muskegon Heights, City of Norton Shores, City of Roosevelt Park, City of Whitehall, Fruitport Charter Township, and Whitehall Township. It is estimated that $1,900,000 will be collected in the first year that the new additional millage is authorized and levied.
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Need More Information?
Please contact Beth Dick, Chief Financial Officer, at Beth.Dick@muskegoncc.edu.
