Oakland Passes Museum Tax With Wayne County Lead
Oakland County voters approved a new property tax to fund two historic Detroit museums, while a similar measure holds a strong early lead in Wayne County.
A new 0.2-mill property tax to fund the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society passed in Oakland County and leads in Wayne County following the overnight vote count. The measure requires approval in both Michigan counties to take effect, creating a dedicated funding stream for institutions facing federal grant cuts. Investors in the United States are watching local tax measures as municipal cultural institutions seek alternative revenue sources.
