Oakland County Proposal: Oakland County Parks Millage

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Oakland County voters on Nov. 3 will decide whether to replace a millage that would result in an increase in funding for county parks, trails and recreation areas.

The Oakland County Parks System includes 7,000 acres and 80 miles of trails preserving and protecting the environment, according to the county. There are 13 Oakland County Parks and recreational activities throughout the county, including campgrounds, dog parks, golf courses, water parks and mobile recreation units.

A ballot proposal in Oakland County this November seeks to replace an existing millage and replace it with one that would include a .35 mill increase for 10 years, from 2020-2029.

The .35 mills is equal to 35 cents per $1,000.00of taxable value. If approved, the millage will generate a little over $22 million in 2020.

If levied, the proposal would improve the parks and trailway and allow for free day-use park admission for seniors 62 years old and above, military veterans and residents with permanent disabilities, according to the proposal language.