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Mid Michigan College Shares Information About November Headlee Override Proposal
Community Impact Series
For more than 60 years, Mid Michigan College has helped students achieve their goals, prepared graduates for careers that strengthen local businesses and organizations, and provided educational opportunities that help communities thrive.
Each year, thousands of students choose Mid to begin their educational journey, prepare for careers in healthcare or the skilled trades, earn college credit while still in high school, transfer to a university, or pursue workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities, including personal interest classes and community education offerings. From its campuses in Harrison and Mt. Pleasant to classrooms across the region and online, Mid continues to serve the communities that have supported the College for generations while building new partnerships that strengthen the region.
This fall, voters in Mid Michigan College's in-district service area will see a Headlee Override proposal on the November ballot. As part of its commitment to transparency and public information, the College is launching a Community Impact Series to share factual information about the proposal while highlighting the many ways Mid serves students, employers, and the communities that call the College home.
"Community colleges are built on connections," said Dr. Scott Mertes, President of Mid Michigan College. "Every day, we work alongside students, employers, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and community partners to create opportunities that strengthen our region. As voters prepare to consider the Headlee Override proposal, we want to provide clear, factual information while continuing to share the stories of the people and partnerships that define Mid."
Understanding the Headlee Override
This November, Mid Michigan College is asking voters to consider restoring its originally voter-approved millage rate of 1.5 mills. Over time, the Headlee Amendment has reduced the College's millage rate to 1.2071 mills. Restoring the millage would add 0.2929 mills, or approximately $0.29 per $1,000 of taxable property value, resulting in more than $1.3 million in annual funding to support the College's mission and the communities it serves.
The proposal will appear on ballots in the Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, Harrison, and Mt. Pleasant school districts, which together make up Mid Michigan College's in-district service area. Residents of the district benefit from Mid's lower in-district tuition rate and are eligible to serve on the College's Board of Trustees.
This funding supports educational programs, workforce training, student services, and community resources that have created more than 60 years of opportunity, connection, and impact throughout the region.
Without this vital funding, program growth, service expansion, and the College's long-term stability are at risk. For most homeowners, the Headlee Override would cost approximately $2 per month and provide funding that supports the education of thousands of students, workforce training for regional employers, and programs and services that strengthen the communities Mid serves.
A Commitment to Community
Over the coming months, the Community Impact Series will highlight the many ways Mid serves the region—from preparing nurses, welders, technicians, and educators to supporting local businesses, expanding access to higher education, and providing programs and spaces that enrich community life.
The series will also answer frequently asked questions about the Headlee Override proposal and direct community members to resources where they can learn more.
