Farmington Public Schools voters approved a $171 million school bond on Nov. 3, the district announced.
The proposal does not increase the district’s current debt millage rate.
It passed with 62.4% support, drawing 26,585 yes votes to 16,053 no votes, according to results published by WDIV.
The official ballot language allows bonds with repayment periods of up to 20 years and projects the combined levy for existing and new school debt at or below 3.20 mills.
It follows successful Farmington school bonds in 2015 and 2020, according to the Oakland Press. A districtwide assessment identified nearly $390 million in potential improvements across Farmington schools. The $171 million bond covers the first phase, the newspaper reported.
The district says the funding will support improvements across all 17 school buildings. The authorized projects include building renovations and additions, instructional technology, athletic facilities, playgrounds and site improvements.
State law prohibits using the proceeds for employee salaries or routine operating and maintenance expenses, according to the ballot language.
Historical turnout
For comparison, the city of Farmington turned out at 78.74% and Farmington Hills at 73.26% in the November 2024 general election, according to official county turnout reports.
In November 2022, those rates were 66.93% and 61.97%, according to county records. These historical figures describe participation across each city, rather than turnout specifically for the 2026 school bond.
The reported vote totals are unofficial.
