See what will be on the ballot for November 3rd
On November 3rd, 2026 voters across our region will vote on a proposed RENEWAL of the COPESD Special Education millage. 100% of millage funds get distributed to the 10 local school districts across our region.
School Districts Supported by the Renewal:
- Cheboygan Area Schools
- Gaylord Community Schools
- Inland Lakes Schools
- Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools
- Mackinaw City Public Schools
Onaway Area Community Schools - Posen Consolidated School District
- Rogers City Area Schools
- Vanderbilt Area School District
- Wolverine Community School District
Click the photo below to learn more or
visit the Special Education Millage Renewal portion on the COPESD website.
What will be on the ballot:
Community members throughout our region will vote on renewing the existing COPESD special education millage.
Election date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Proposed renewal rate: 0.6231 mill.
If approved by voters, the proposed measure would generate nearly $3 million in annual funding for mandated special education services and programs.
Understanding the Renewal Rate:
- One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.Taxable value is typically 50% of market or sale value.
- The proposed renewal rate is 0.6231 mill.
- Estimated impact: Approximately 62 cents annually for every$1,000 of taxable property value.
- Example: A home with a sale value of $300,000 would have an estimated annual impact of $93.46.
