City of Lathrup Village. What's That Millage? Town Hall. June 1, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village held a town hall meeting on June 1, 2026, to discuss three key municipal initiatives related to local taxation and budgeting. The first was the Public Act 33 special assessment for public safety, which the city council approved to levy a 1 mill tax offset by a reduction in the street improvement bond millage, resulting in a net zero tax impact. This assessment is intended to fund police and fire services without additional tax burden. The second initiative was a proposed dedicated 1 mill library millage for five years to fund the city's library services contract, estimated to generate approximately $175,000 annually. This millage aims to provide stable funding for library services, which are currently at risk due to budget constraints following the failure of a previous Headley override vote. The third initiative involved an Oakland County Regional Enhancement millage proposal of 1.5 mills over six years to support public schools, which would raise an estimated $126 million countywide, with only about 48% of the funds benefiting Southfield Public Schools, the district serving Lathrup Village. The meeting included detailed discussions on the financial impacts of these millages, potential service cuts, and community concerns about library access and public safety funding. The council also addressed questions about budget priorities, employee cost-of-living adjustments, and upcoming water and sewer rate increases. No new contracts or procurement actions were announced, but the discussions highlighted budgetary challenges and the need for voter approval on key funding measures.