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ELECTION RESULTS: Local Issues

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UPDATED Wednesday at 2:00 a.m.: results for the East Lansing income tax/property tax reduction proposal; Ingham county Justice millage (new jail, Sheriff’s offices, court facilities); Capital Area District Library Ballot Proposal. 

Ingham County Justice Millage - updated: 2:00 (114/118 precincts reported)

The millage proposal would fund a $70 million justice complex in Mason to update outdated county facilities and bring together the district court, sheriff’s office and jail. 

YES - 25,222

NO - 20,579

City of East Lansing Income Tax Proposal - updated: 2:00 a.m. (17/17 precincts reporting)

The measure would impose an income tax rate at 1% for East Lansing residents and 0.5% for non-residents who work in the city. 

YES - 4,526

NO - 2,894

Capital Area District Library Ballot Proposal - updated: 2:00 a.m. (100/104 precincts reporting)

Renewal of 1.56 mills, providing more than 90% of its operating budget.

YES - 28,429

NO - 11,178

Jackson County Animal Control Millage  - updated 2:00 a.m., 100% precincts reporting

Approval would add 3 animal control officers.

YES - 19,008

NO - 11,734

Jackson County Parks Millage - updated 2:00 a.m., 100% precincts reporting

Approval would improve parks, beach fronts and boat launches.

YES - 18,020

NO - 12,700

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