*Kalamazoo County, Michigan* — A special election on May 5, 2026, brings seven proposals to the ballot that will shape education funding, waste management policy, and property taxes across Kalamazoo County.
The ballot includes three millage renewals, three bond proposals, and one ordinance amendment that affect residents from Portage to Comstock, from Vicksburg to Galesburg.
The Millages
The first proposal is the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Special Education Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal. This millage renewal would maintain the current authorized rate of 1.4862 mills — $1.4862 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation — and restore millage lost as a result of constitutional requirements. The proposal seeks renewal for six years, from 2027 to 2032, with an additional increase of .0138 mill.
The Bonds
Three school districts are seeking voter approval on bond proposals totaling over $98 million.
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is seeking approval for an $11.24 million bond for facility maintenance and improvements. The proposal would result in zero net increase over the 2025 debt levy. The district identifies roof repairs as the top priority.