Election ResultsThursday, November 5
Kent County voters renew the John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Public Museum millage
The Good Day Grand Rapids team
If you own property in Kent County, this one shows up on your tax bill. Voters approved a 10-year millage renewal for John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, according to unofficial results from the Kent County Clerk's Office.
The zoo and museum millage passed with 67% of the vote
Unofficial results from the Kent County Clerk's Office
Kent County zoo and museum millage renewal
The money will care for animals and artifacts, repair exhibits and pay for educational programs. County officials estimate it will raise about $193.9 million over 10 years. The zoo gets about 64% and the museum about 36%, where the 2016 millage split the money equally. None of it can go toward designing or developing an aquarium.
“These are more than places to visit. They are community gathering spaces where families, students and neighbors learn, connect and make memories.”
- Rate: 0.4086 mills, levied through 2035
- Cost: $40.86 a year on $100,000 of taxable value
- First bills: winter tax bills issued in December
- Vote: 66.92% yes, 33.08% no