Western Upper Peninsula voters chose to support education millages across the region in the May 5 consolidated election.
Five districts requested support for funding mechanisms to support educational facilities, and all passed.
The Copper Country ISD’s career and technical education millage renewal included the largest voter turnout, impacting residents across Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw counties. More than 6,700 voters cast ballots, with slightly more than 5,300 passing the measure. The 0.9797-mill levy will continue supporting technical training at campuses in Hancock and L’Anse for another 10 years. CCISD’s career and technical education includes eight programs ranging from business management to nursing and construction technology.
Baraga Area Schools and Ontonagon Area Schools each sought sinking fund millages to support long-term facility maintenance projects. Both districts passed their measures. The Baraga sinking fund millage will collect 3 mills to raise $475,000 annually. Baraga County voters passed the measure 240-206. The Ontonagon sinking fund millage for 1.275 mills will continue for 10 years, ending in 2036. Ontonagon County voters approved it 621-224.
In Houghton County, Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools residents passed a non-homestead operating millage 270-115. Non-homestead operating millages apply to commercial and industrial properties and rental properties.
Ewen-Trout Creek School District voters approved a $6.1 million bond millage that will replace another expected to end in 2026. The district will collect 1.5 mills on the new bond. Voters passed the bond millage 319-259.
More details about election results are available with My UP News election coverage.
