Summary
The Historical Society and zoo both depend on a long-sought regional millage that passed the House and Senate but has been stuck in a House-Senate lawsuit for over a year. Council is drafting resolutions of support and polling shows over 60% support in Wayne and Oakland counties.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A millage would replace a large share of city funding for the museums and zoo; zoo millage is over 30% of its operating budget.
Cultural institutions and the taxpayers whose city dollars currently backfill them.
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