Lyon Township residents will be asked to vote on a proposed millage increase to step up sheriffâs department coverage of the municipality. The township currently contracts with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Department for 10 patrol deputies, a detective, and a sergeant in charge at the Lyon Township substation, providing 24-7 coverage at a cost of about $18 million annually. The South Lyon Herald reports the current staffing is actually down three officers from previous levels due to cost cutting during the recession. Now that new construction is on the rise and property values are increasing, township officials want to step up police protection. A committee called Citizens for a Safer Lyon Township is currently drafting language for a millage increase that could appear on the August primary or November general election ballot. The committee is expected to meet on April 14th to decide how much of an increase will be requested. The deadline to get on the August ballot is May 12th. (TD)
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