Sumpter Police Survival on the Line | Detroit News

Sumpter Township’s police department is on the brink—voters must decide in November whether to approve a millage increase that failed in August, or risk losing nearly half their funding and potentially shutting down entirely. Chief Eric Luke warns that without this vote, the department can’t absorb such a massive cut and will be forced to drastically scale back services. With 99% of local property taxes already funding Wayne County, Luke urges residents to prioritize home and family safety over other expenses. The proposed increase would add two mills (totaling five) and cost homeowners about $250 more annually. While landfill royalties make up the rest of their budget, those funds have stagnated while costs soar. Luke believes the August rejection was due to tax fatigue—not distrust—and hopes voters will recognize the urgency to keep their community safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff4a1b10a3e6bd31