Voting took place throughout West Michigan yesterday where voters approved the renewal of the school millages for Grand Haven and Spring Lake.

The Grand Haven millage renewal passed 74.2% to 25.8%.

The Spring Lake millage renewal passed 79.5% to 20.5%

Click here to see additional election results from around West Michigan.

Non-Principal Residence (formerly non-homestead)
This is a renewal of 18 mills on non-principal residence and other nonexempt property and six mills on commercial personal property. This proposal represents an annual renewal (i.e. not an increase) of millage, which does not affect the taxes on a homeowner’s principal residence. Passage of the Non-Principal Residence means a continuation of $18.6 million in revenue needed to maintain Grand Haven Area Public Schools’ programs and services. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. -- What’s the best thing we can do to enhance the quality of public education? More funding? More equitable funding? More choice in schools? More or less emphasis on testing and outcomes?  What are your ideas?

Join us as we discuss the topic Public Education: How well are we doing” as the West Michigan Civil Conversation (WMCCP) project launches its next conversation on Tuesday, May 15, from 7:00-8:45 p.m. at the Loutit District Library in Program Room A.

All who cares about public education are invited to attend. This is the fourth in a series of eight conversations planned throughout 2012. The local project is designed to provide a place and process for people with wide-ranging views to share perspectives on the important issues of the day. The goal is not to come to consensus, but to promote listening, learning and a balance between inquiry and advocacy.