Summary
The 7.5-mill special assessment was renewed, funding 30 public safety positions — 20 police officers and 10 firefighters — with about $3.9 million in revenue. Without it, those positions would be at risk.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
7.5 mills on property tax bills, about $3.9 million for police and fire staffing.
Everyone who calls 911 — police and fire response levels are preserved.
Property taxpayers would carry the cost if it passes, while service-dependent residents could be hurt if it fails.
Mentions & discussions (2)
A generational fight over Saginaw taxes is heading back to voters
A generational fight over Saginaw taxes is heading back to voters MLive.com
City Council - May 18, 2026
The 7.5-mill special assessment was renewed, funding 30 public safety positions — 20 police officers and 10 firefighters — with about $3.9 million in revenue. Without it, those positions would be at risk.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Saginaw
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.