In addition to electing their government officials, Independence Township residents will be asked to approve a fire millage at the Aug. 3 primary election.
If approved, the township would be authorized to levy up to 3.2 mills for a period of four years. The township has combined their regular operational millage and the Advanced Life Service millage.
‘The ALS has gone extremely well. Almost every week we get a letter or a phone call telling us what a wonderful service it is,? Independence Township Clerk Joan McCrary said.
The average home in Independence Township has a taxable value of $137,000. If the millage is approved an owner of the average home would spend $438.
‘So far for 2004 we are requesting 3.20, but will not decide the levy until the budget is presented and approved in October 2004. We usually do not levy the entire amount requested,? McCrary said.