Plymouth-Canton Schools Will Ask Voters To Approve Renew 20-Year Tax

PLYMOUTH-CANTON, MI — Plymouth-Canton Schools will ask voters to renew a non-homestead tax to help fund the district on Feb. 27, which is the U.S. Presidential Primary.

The current non-homestead operating millage, which expires this year, was approved by Plymouth-Canton voters in 2014. The tax (18 mills) is only levied on businesses and rental properties, not homeowners, who will not see their taxes increase "one penny," according to the district.

The tax helps support day-to-day operations in the district by paying for things like teacher salaries, counselors, bus drivers and other staff, along with educational programs, safety and security operations and classroom supplies.

The tax also helps support wellness programs and mental health programs that promote the well-being of students to keep them healthy and ready to learn every school day, according to the district.

District officials expect the tax will generate $33.5 million in 2025, or roughly 16 percent of the district’s general fund revenue. The renewal would be good for 20-years. It was renewed three times before: in 1994, 2004 and 2014.

If the millage is not approved by voters, Michigan does not make up the shortfall.

Currently, there are roughly 16,200 students in the district.

"P-CCS has a proven track record of success, and strong schools mean a stronger Plymouth-Canton community, stronger neighborhoods and higher home values that make our community a great place to live, work or start a small business," said Patrick Kehoe, treasurer of the P-CCS Board of Education.