VOTERS RENEW HFCC’S MILLAGE
Dearborn School District voters approved Henry Ford Community’s millage renewal proposal in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election.
Voters renewed 0.5 mills for five years by an overwhelming margin, 12,496 to 3,485, according to the unofficial results released by the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights city clerks’ offices.
“Renewal of this important proposal is a re-affirmation from the community that Henry Ford Community College is a valuable asset,” said HFCC President Gail Mee. “We are grateful to the voters of the Dearborn Public School District for their support. HFCC will continue its mission to provide access to high-quality, affordable higher education to our community.”
Enrollment at HFCC has increased 33 percent over the last three years, with more than 18,000 students taking classes this fall.
The millage renewal will provide HFCC about $2.2 million each year to assist in preparing residents for jobs in Michigan’s new economy, such as alternative and renewable energy, computer technology, biotechnology, culinary arts, criminal justice and health care.
According to the state, HFCC’s local property tax revenue is the lowest among all six community colleges in the metropolitan Detroit area. For the average Dearborn homeowner, the 0.5 mill will cost about $33.50 per year.