EDUCATION

Local school and library millage measures set for votes

PUBLISHED Jul 8, 2026, 9:29 AM ET

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Savannah, Georgia — The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System on Wednesday opened public hearings on a proposed property tax rate that would keep the millage at 17.331 mills while addressing a projected $28 million revenue gap. District leaders said the proposal would use about $17 million in reserves and seek operational efficiencies during this challenging budget cycle. Genesee County, Michigan voters this week will decide an Aug. 4 ballot proposal to renew the Genesee District Library’s 0.9578-mill levy for 2027–2036, expected to generate about $11.93 million in 2027. In Otsego, Michigan, voters will consider a new 1.0-mill operating increase in August that would raise the district’s rate to 1.9502 mills.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Since 2010 Otsego District income rose 21% while expenses rose 67%.
Otsego District Public Library proposes a new 1.0-mill operating increase for August.
Genesee District Library placed a renewal of 0.9578 mills on the Aug. 4 ballot, generating projected $11.93 million in 2027.
Savannah-Chatham Schools announced public hearings this Wednesday on keeping the millage at 17.331 mills amid a $28 million gap.
Districts plan to use reserves and operational efficiency measures while awaiting voter decisions.

News Intelligence

Your property tax bill could change based on these votes. If you're in Genesee or Otsego, Michigan, check your local library's funding. In Savannah, Georgia, school funding is on the table. It's your money, so be informed.

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Who Benefited

If approved, school and library districts would secure continued or increased revenue streams to fund operations, maintenance, and capital needs, helping preserve services and avoid layoffs in the short term.

Who Impacted

Some homeowners could experience higher property tax bills if assessed values rise or if new millages are approved, while others in some jurisdictions may see rates remain unchanged or slightly reduced by statutory rollbacks.