This year’s Huron County primary election in August revolved around many millage collections for the county, schools and individual municipalities.

Most of these were renewals, such as the county road millage and the Ubly Schools operating millage. Sheridan Township’s road mileage was increased from 1 per mille to 3 per mille.

“This one is renewed every five years and is easily renewed by residents,” said Neal HentSchl, secretary and manager of the Huron County Road Commission. “It’s one of the few rates that goes directly to improving major roads. It’s not used for equipment or wages. It’s a real direct benefit to residents. County residents have been very supportive of the rate and the County Road Commission for many years.”

The Ubly Schools’ operating tax rates were passed 398 to 223, which will allow the school to continue to receive funds for various items such as teacher salaries, utilities and school maintenance.

Ubly Superintendent Joe Candela said ahead of the vote that the tax was “vital to the education of our students.” He also pointed out that every school district in the county imposes a tax on non-homestead properties.

In total, there were 12 additional road tax rates in the townships of Huron County. They were approved in:

In addition, six tax rates for the fire and/or rescue services were adopted;

Oliver Township also introduced a historical society tax and a library tax, and Sebewaing Township also introduced a library tax.

The next election will be the general election, which will be held on November 5, with early voting available from October 26 to November 3.