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Chesterfield Township Parks and Recreation Millage on August 4 ballot divides residents over tax burden
By Evan Sery at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Chesterfield Township voters will decide August 4 whether to approve a proposed Parks and Recreation and Senior Services millage that has sparked strong opinions on both sides. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Chesterfield Township Parks and Rec Millage divides residents over tax burdenThe 10-year...
Key takeaway Watch Evan Sery's video report: Chesterfield Township Parks and Rec Millage divides residents over tax burdenThe 10-year, 1-mill tax proposal would generate an estimated $2.
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The proposed Parks and Recreation and Senior Services millage in Chesterfield Township has ignited a heated debate among residents, with some seeing it as a necessary investment in the community's future and others viewing it as an added tax burden. As voters prepare to head to the polls on August 4, the outcome will have significant implications for the township's quality of life and property values. The millage's focus on modernizing the community center, adding pickleball courts, and upgrading neighborhood and senior parks could make Chesterfield Township a more attractive place to live, potentially boosting property values and local economic activity. However, for residents like Janice Young, who are already feeling the pinch of rising water rates and cost of living increases, the added tax may be a difficult pill to swallow. The vote will ultimately come down to how residents weigh the potential benefits of the millage against the potential costs.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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