A public safety millage is on the ballot Nov. 4 in Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A public safety millage renewal on the ballot Nov. 4 seeks to provide funding for the Police and Fire departments in Farmington Hills, helping to pay for staff and equipment for the next 10 years.

Officials say this is not a tax increase for Farmington Hills residents. Rather, this represents a continuation of the current tax rate, which levies 1.4764 mills each year — roughly $1.48 for every $1,000 of taxable value of one’s property.

If approved, the new 10-year period would start in July 2026.

Proponents say this would allow the Police and Fire departments to maintain their services with full staffing and up-to-date equipment. If the proposal is passed, about $7.3 million would be distributed roug

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