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Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage

Led zoo side of the 2026 renewal campaign; voters approved the millage.

Kent County voters approved a 10-year renewal of the property tax that funds John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Unofficial results from the Kent County Clerk's Office show 198,946 votes for and 98,364 against, a 67% to 33% split, FOX 17 reported.

Updated 7 days ago

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Collectively, we do generate well north of $100 million of economic activity here in Kent County, but we also serve the community in so many ways.

from Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage · Updated 7 days ago

We'll continue our educational opportunities for every school - public, non-public - in Kent County, and we want to hit 100%.

from Kent County voters renew zoo and museum millage · Updated 7 days ago