Budget & taxes in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
5,160 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most budget & taxes activity
- Berrien County, MI (286)
- Detroit, MI (245)
- Lansing, MI (239)
- Grand Rapids, MI (195)
- Macomb County, MI (192)
- Lenawee County, MI (181)
- East Lansing, MI (149)
- Traverse City, MI (144)
- Washtenaw County, MI (142)
- Kalamazoo County, MI (130)
- Ann Arbor, MI (123)
- Oakland County, MI (110)
Latest matching meetings
Retiree Health Care Investment agenda contains no detailed items
The Royal Oak, Michigan agenda titled “Retiree Health Care Investment” provides no description, items, or attachments. No specific proposals, contracts, or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Board of Review will hold a regular meeting to hear taxpayer appeals and discuss new business
The Muskegon Board of Review will convene at 12:00 PM in City Hall to follow standard meeting procedures. It will hear taxpayer appeals and review petitions, consider any new business, and provide time for public comment before adjourning.
Finance Committee meets with no substantive items
This is a procedural meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda contains only routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods. No specific department or committee recommendations, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.
No agenda items listed for the Retiree Health Care Investment meeting
The agenda for the Royal Oak, Michigan Retiree Health Care Investment meeting on November 13, 2026 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural sections. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are detailed.
Oakland County Finance Committee meets to review department and committee recommendations.
The Finance Committee will convene to approve minutes, discuss department recommendations, and review reports from the Economic Development, Public Health and Safety, and Legislative Affairs committees. The meeting includes a closed session and opportunities for public comment.
Finance Committee meets but agenda lacks specific items
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from other committees, but no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
Finance Committee meets with no substantive items listed
This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Oakland County Finance Committee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment periods, and recommendations from other committees. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed…
Finance Committee hears budget presentations
The Oakland County Finance Committee will hold a meeting primarily consisting of budget presentations. The agenda includes procedural items, public comment, and other business. No specific budget details or decisions are listed.
Finance Committee holds budget presentations
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Finance Committee is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes budget presentations and public comment, but no specific resolutions or contracts are listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no notable actionable items.
Finance Committee to hear budget presentations
The Oakland County Finance Committee is meeting to receive budget presentations and to take public comment on any topic. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.
Finance Committee to hold budget presentations
The Finance Committee is meeting to hear budget presentations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public comment.
Oakland County Finance Committee to meet August 6, 2026
The Finance Committee will meet to review recommendations from other committees and department reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general committee business.
Finance Committee to hold budget presentations
The Finance Committee is meeting to review budget presentations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and public comment.
Finance Committee to hear budget presentations
The Oakland County Finance Committee is meeting to receive budget presentations. The agenda includes public comment and procedural items. No specific dollar amounts or projects are listed in the agenda.
Board of Commissioners to hold FY2027 budget work session
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss the FY2027 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.
Board of Health to act on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Health Department Budget
The Board of Health will review and take action on the Health Department budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The meeting includes a presentation on kindergarten oral health assessments and discussions on new business items.
Board discusses FY2027 Montcalm County budget
The Montcalm County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on July 24, 2026. Commissioners will discuss the FY2027 budget. The meeting includes two periods for public comments before adjournment.
Retiree Healthcare Board to review investment performance and asset allocation
The Retiree Health Care Board will meet to review asset allocation against policy targets and discuss potential rebalancing. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.
DDA approves $60,500 for new dumpster enclosures
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve reimbursements for new commercial trash enclosures and a six-month social media contract. The board will also review financial reports and updates on local redevelopment projects.
DDA considers funding for dumpster enclosures and marketing services
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on reimbursing the city for trash enclosure construction and awarding a social media contract. The board will also receive updates on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project.
Commission discusses Parks & Recreation Master Plan update
The Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission will review the latest update to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. It will also consider proposals for new sign boards and a plan for invasive tree and tick control. Staff will present the monthly financial statements and a parks update. No formal motions are noted for…
Board to consider opioid settlement funds proposal and related agreements
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 23, 2026 to approve routine items and consider several new business items. The agenda includes approval of June 2026 county disbursements, a proposal and agreement for opioid settlement funds, and various contracts for airport improvements, a lease, and…
Board considers ballot language for veterans and transportation millages
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will discuss approving ballot language for a veterans' millage and a public transportation millage for the November 3, 2026 election. The body is also reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts and county vehicle purchases.
Accounts Payable Committee to review vouchers
The committee will review and approve accounts payable vouchers and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes routine financial approvals and public comment.
Veterans Advisory Committee reviews voucher totals for FY 2025/2026
The Veterans Advisory Committee met to conduct organizational business and review financial vouchers. The body discussed the availability of Narcan in the county to address the drug epidemic.
Board to approve $110,242.50 contract for Skywalk Lighting Project
The Downtown Development Authority will elect a Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to fill vacant officer positions. It will recommend to City Council whether to approve a site‑plan proposal at 133 Evergreen Avenue that adds five parking spaces and one van‑accessible space. The board will also consider and vote on a…
Albion Building Authority to discuss sale proceeds and building maintenance
The Albion Building Authority will meet to consider an agreement regarding the distribution of sale proceeds. The board will also discuss its powers to improve and maintain public buildings.
Coldwater DDA to discuss sculpture loans and downtown murals
The Downtown Development Authority will review June 2026 bills and discuss updates for the Tibbits and Coldwater Community Center. The board will also consider a loan agreement for a caterpillar sculpture and a board vacancy beginning in October.
Coldwater DDA to review June bills and downtown project updates
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss June bills totaling $34,868.45 and receive updates on the Tibbits and Coldwater Community Center projects. The board will also address a board vacancy beginning in October and a Fall RFP.
Agenda includes the Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement for LaMagna Properties.
The Downtown Development Authority will approve routine items such as meeting minutes, treasurer reports, and the Executive Director contract. Committee and staff reports on outreach, business development, placemaking, events, and the Main Street program will be presented. New business features a community assessment…
Board considers $218,143 phone system upgrade and other contracts
The Macomb County Community Mental Health Board is meeting to vote on several service contracts and grant amendments. The board will also review voucher listings and receive updates from the CEO and CFO.
County approves $11.6M law‑enforcement services contract with Washington Township
The Joint Public Services and Records and Public Safety Committees will consider several department recommendations, including cost‑share agreements for road projects and a major law‑enforcement services contract. They will also vote on budget amendments and resolutions covering emergency management, community…
Board considers $11.7 million Head Start agreement and $3.5 million trail grant
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple grant awards, personnel requests, and service contracts. Key items include funding for senior services, public safety equipment, and community development agreements.
TIFA to authorize $45M bonds for Merriman Road project
The Tax Increment Finance Authority will approve bills totaling $170,656.98 and award a contract for Merriman Road branding to Warren Contractors & Development for $311,905. The meeting concludes with a motion to authorize up to $45,000,000.00 in tax increment bonds.
Town Board to review development moratorium and 15 W. Stevens RFP
The Town Board is holding an additional work session to review committee applicants, employee policies, and financial planning. Members will discuss a development moratorium and proposals for 15 W. Stevens. The session also includes reviews of the Bradhurst Apartment and speed limits on Bradhurst Avenue.
City Council considers $8.2 million GOAL Line Program contract amendment
The Detroit City Council will review several contract authorizations, including an $8,200,000 amendment to the GOAL Line Program and a $490,000 evaluation of assessment valuation compliance. It will also consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new mixed‑use apartment at 1728 Michigan Avenue and a…
City Commission to authorize up to $45 M in capital improvement bonds
The Grand Rapids City Commission will vote on a resolution authorizing capital improvement bonds not to exceed $45 million for the 1500 Scribner Ave NW project and the Fire Training Center. The agenda also includes approvals for a $150,000 FY2027 contract with Experience Grand Rapids, a $335,000 grant from the Wege…
City approves $2.45 M local share for Jefferson Avenue reconstruction
The Community Development Committee will vote on a $2,453,895 local‑share agreement with MDOT to rebuild Jefferson Avenue from Martin Luther King Jr. Street to Logan Street. It will also consider funding increases for Sullivan Field Phase 2, a sanitary lift‑station contract, and additional street resurfacing work…
City authorizes up to $45 M bonds for 1500 Scribner Ave NW & fire training center
The Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee will vote on a series of resolutions covering investment policy changes, contract authorizations, grant acceptances, budget substitutions, and a major capital improvement bond issue. Key items include a $45 M bond for infrastructure at 1500 Scribner Ave NW and the Fire Training…
Alley repaving and storm water drain project discussed at DDA meeting
The Garden City Downtown Development Authority board will approve the regular DDA minutes from April 21, 2026 and accept the revenue, expenditure, and finance reports listed for June 2026. It will consider several action items with public comment, including alley repaving and storm water drainage, a SEMCOG planning…