Local Government Millages: The Essential Michigan Guide to Timing, Transparency, and Trust

Millage campaigns succeed when strategy, communication, and community understanding come together.

Maner’s trusted partner Double Haul Solutions recently hosted an insightful session where Kara Sokol, Municipal Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, and Nate Geinzer, CEO, distilled the most important lessons Michigan municipalities need to know before pursuing a new or renewed millage.

They covered the critical timeline from concept to ballot, data and analysis required to shape your approach, communication strategies that build public trust, and the dos and don’ts that can make or break your effort. Understand a clear roadmap for leading a successful millage initiative centered on transparency, engagement, and community readiness.