Orion Township Board Approves Police Millage for August Ballot
The Orion Township Board has approved a 3.75 mills Police Operating Millage for the August 4 primary election. This four-year proposal is designed to generate approximately $9.8 million in its first year, ensuring stable police funding and staffing levels.
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The Orion Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution to place a 3.75 mills Police Operating Millage on the Aug. 4 ballot, aimed at raising an estimated $9,825,721 in its first year. This new millage would replace the previous 3.5 mills approved in 2020, which expired on Dec. 31, 2025, and would take effect in December 2026, expiring in December 2029.
Residents in the Village of Lake Orion are excluded due to their separate millage for police services. The current Orion Township Substation has 37 staff members and responds to over 21,000 calls annually, with a case clearance rate of 76.26% in 2025.
If passed, the millage would facilitate annual staffing increases and support ongoing operational costs. This measure is crucial for maintaining police effectiveness and community safety amidst rising service rates from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
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