HealthJuly 14, 2026
millage
/ˈmɪlɪdʒ/
Definition
A local tax rate based on the value of property, typically used to fund public services like fire departments.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'millesimum,' meaning 'thousandth.' It entered English to describe a tax rate applied to every thousand dollars of a property's assessed value.
In the news
The article uses the word to explain how Grass Lake Township intends to generate funds for fire department operations, including equipment and maintenance. It is central to the upcoming ballot measure mentioned in the headline.
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