7/21/14 - Officials in Highland Township say a millage renewal on the August 5th primary must pass if residents want to continue receiving police service. The primary election in Highland will include a single question to renew both police millages, the 2.78 mills passed by voters in 2008 and an additional .75 mills approved in 2012. They support the Highland Township substation of the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office. The Milford Times reports Highland officials have been getting inquiries from residents about what would happen if the millages were not approved, and Township Supervisor Rick Hamill says the taxes are necessary for the substation to operate. Its current budget of about $2.5 million maintains a staffing level that officials consider to be sufficient for the area, even though there are fewer patrols available now than there were a decade ago. Township officials are confident the millages will be renewed, but in case they are not, the issue can be put back before voters in November. (TD)
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