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millage

American  
[mil-ij] / ˈmɪl ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the tax rate, as for property, assessed in mills per dollar.


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People in Jamestown Township, Michigan voted for a second time against a millage to fund 84% of their library's budget, dooming the facility to a likely closure in 2024.

From Salon Mar. 24, 2023

Unofficial results provided by the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office show 55.8% of voters rejected the 10-year millage proposal.

From Seattle Times Nov. 9, 2022

Walton said he’s not sure when the millage dollars will dry up.

From Seattle Times Aug. 4, 2022

Your property taxes are set in part by the millage rate, which represents the amount per every $1,000 of a property's assessed value that owners pay.

From Washington Post Oct. 30, 2021

Dominating the opinion page were letters supporting and pooh poohing a proposed millage that would have generated $1 million-plus over 10 years to help with operating expenses.

From Washington Times Dec. 28, 2020

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