Letter: In support of LMC millage renewals

Published 12:01 pm Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Lake Michigan College is one of our region’s greatest assets. Ranked the top community college in Michigan and among the best in the nation, LMC provides affordable education, career training, and transfer opportunities that prepare our students for good-paying jobs and advanced degrees.

For nearly 80 years, LMC has adapted to meet community needs, launching a police academy, expanding apprenticeships, and offering top-ranked nursing and skilled trades programs. This work strengthens both our workforce and our economy.

On November 4, voters can ensure this success continues. LMC is asking to renew its operating millage, unchanged for 20 years and providing 20% of its budget, and cut its capital millage in half. That means stable funding for education while lowering property taxes, a fiscally responsible plan that benefits us all.

Please join me in voting YES for both LMC millages. Our community’s future depends on it.

By Mark Weber,
Niles