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Oakland County Parks Millage Imbalance

Troy

Summary

Mayor Baker flagged that Troy taxpayers pay $4.5 million into the county parks millage but receive only about $250,000 back. He and staff discussed pushing county commissioners for shovel-ready Troy projects.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$4.5 million out vs. ~$250,000 in from the countywide millage.

✅Who benefits

Other county communities currently capture most of the millage spending.

⚠️Who could be affected

Troy taxpayers, who subsidize parks elsewhere without matching local investment.

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