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June 27, 2022

Ad Valorem Special Assessments: A Revenue Band-Aid for Local Governments

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Facts Matter – Ad Valorem Special Assessment: A Revenue Band-Aid for Local Governments

Ad Valorem Special Assessments: A Revenue Band-Aid for Local Governments

Royal Oak Township's overuse of ad valorem special assessments is largely a byproduct of the fiscal constraints placed upon it and similar communities by Michigan's municipal finance system. Township officials literally have no other revenue-raising options.

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