Millage Information
Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. is millage-funded, which is up for renewal every four years. GGDI (in conjunction with MSU Extension/4-H) will be Proposal 2 this August. There are two millage renewals on the ballot for Gratiot County in August 2026.
For an overview of all millages, please click HERE.
For voting information, please visit the Michigan Secretary of State website. There you can find out if you’re registered to vote or request an absentee ballot.
Proposal 1: Gratiot County Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging millage renewal will support funding to maintain and expand services for seniors in Gratiot County. The millage asks for .6492 of one mill for a period of four (4) years. 72% of the Commission’s funds are received through the millage.
Services Offered
- Case Management
- Personal Care
- Respite Care
- Caregiver Training
- Homemaking
- Minor Home Repair
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Dining Sites (Food With Friends)
- Alma/St. Louis
- Breckenridge/Wheeler
- Fulton Area
- Ithaca
- Senior Gratiot Newspaper
- Senior Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
- Information & Referral
For questions, contact:
Jennifer Cook
jcook@gratiotmi.com
(989) 875-5246
Proposal 2: Agriculture & Economic Development Services
Continued funding for MSU Extension (including 4-H youth services) and Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. The millage asks for no more than .5 mill for a period of 4 years to fund the promotion of agriculture, industry, trade, and tourism activities in Gratiot County. This Millage was set at .4 mills for 2026.
Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.
The Mission of Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. (GGDI) is to retain, expand, and attract business & industry and to participate in activities which enhance the economic climate on behalf of Gratiot County and area municipalities.
Services Offered
- Business Consultation
- Brownfield Redevelopment
- County Marketing
- Industry Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Housing Development
- Talent Initiatives
- Community Liaison
- Site Selection
Statistics
- $2.38 Billion invested by GGDI-assisted projects since 1978.
- 5,257 jobs created or retained since 1978 (30% of the County labor force).
- $33.78 generated in additional tax revenue for every $1 GGDI receives.
- 37% of the county’s tax base was generated from GGDI projects as of 2025.
- $18.7 Million in grant dollars secured by GGDI since 1978
MSU Extension (including 4-H)
MSU Extension (MSUE) provides research-based education to help individuals and communities address the following areas: 4-H & youth development, agriculture, business development, community, family, nutrition & health, lawn & garden, and natural resources.
2025 Statistics
- 1,429 Gratiot MSUE participants (approx.)
- 192,784 connected with MSUE through e-newsletters, handouts, and online sources from Gratiot MSUE
- 870 Youth involved in 4-H and youth programming
- 117 Adults volunteered with 4-H and other programs
- 26 4-H clubs (in areas like science, arts, agriculture, and community service)
4-H’ers are:
- 2x more likely to have the goal of being a leader
- 3x more likely to participate in community service
- 2x more likely to report living life with intentionality and purpose *
Beyond Ready
Millage Costs: You will not be paying more in taxes, as these three countywide proposals are all renewals.
