Livingston County Voters to Decide School Tax Proposals

Local school district measures on the May 5 ballot ahead of August primaries

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:08am

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A serene, nostalgic painting of an empty school bus parked on a quiet suburban street, the vehicle's silhouette reflected in the pavement and surrounded by warm, golden sunlight and deep shadows, conveying a sense of anticipation and uncertainty about the future of local education.The fate of school funding hangs in the balance as Livingston County residents prepare to vote on critical tax proposals.Brighton Today

Voters in Livingston County, Michigan will head to the polls on May 5 to decide on a handful of school district tax proposals, including measures in the Brighton, Linden, and Morrice school districts. With no federal or state races on the ballot, the focus will be solely on these local school funding initiatives.

Why it matters

These school tax proposals will have a direct impact on the funding and resources available to local public education systems. The outcome of these votes could shape the quality of schools and educational opportunities for students in Livingston County communities.

The details

The May 5 ballot will feature tax proposals from three Livingston County school districts - Brighton, Linden, and Morrice. While the specific details of each measure vary, they all aim to raise additional revenue for local public schools through property tax increases or renewals. Voters will have a chance to weigh in on these school funding initiatives before the August primary elections.

  • Voters in Livingston County, Michigan will head to the polls on May 5, 2026 to decide on the school tax proposals.
  • The August 2026 primary elections will follow the May 5 school funding vote.

The players

Brighton School District

A public school district serving the city of Brighton and surrounding areas in Livingston County, Michigan.

Linden School District

A public school district serving the city of Linden and surrounding areas in Livingston County, Michigan.

Morrice School District

A public school district serving the village of Morrice and surrounding areas in Livingston County, Michigan.

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What’s next

After the May 5 vote, the school districts will move forward with their budgets and plans based on the outcome of the tax proposals. The August primary elections will then determine party nominations for federal, state, and local races.

The takeaway

These school funding measures on the May 5 ballot represent an important opportunity for Livingston County residents to have a direct say in the resources and support available for their local public education systems. The results could have significant implications for the quality of schools in these communities.