It will be interesting to see these results as a barometer of local attitudes. Have communities had enough of cuts? Or will TEA party-type sentiments still be strong enough to vote them down? I am guessing almost all will pass.

Do you think, as I tend to do, that their placement on a low-turnout primary election in the middle of vacation time and other distractions aids likelihood of passage?

Is there a tax hike proposal on your ballot [beyond the regional DIA proposal] and do you support or oppose it?

Here is an example.

Proposal Shall the authorized charter millage for the Charter Township of Highland for Police Services, established in August, 2008, at 2.7805 mills [[$2.7805 per $1,000 of taxable value) and expiring in 2014, be increased up to .75 of an additional mill [[$.75 per $1,000 taxable value) for a period of two [[2) years, starting with the December 2012 levy [[budget years 2013 through 2014 inclusive), for the purpose of continuing to provide police services in Highland Township?
From Freep