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Waterford Township faces $8M budget shortfall after voters reject police and fire millages
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Jolie Sherman , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As a result, the township is now dealing with a budget shortfall of over $8 million.
Waterford Township is facing a significant budget shortfall after voters rejected certain millages. The township had proposed renewing and restoring millages for police and fire services, but not all of them passed. The failed millages were expected to generate substantial funding for police and fire services.
As a result, the township is now dealing with a budget shortfall of over $8 million. Further details on the situation and the community's response are available, including a report from Jolie Sherman and information on a community meeting hosted by Waterford Township to discuss the issue.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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