MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich — Less than 48 hours after Meridian Township voters denied a ballot proposal to fund construction of a new senior and community center, township leaders met to dive into what a new plan may look like.
- Earlier this week, Meridian Township voters denied a ballot proposal to fund the construction of a new senior and community center.
- The current senior center is set to be demolished in 2028.
- Trustees quickly rejected a proposal to put a new proposal on the November ballot, saying voters demonstrated they won't support a tax increase.
WATCH: Meridian Township leaders weigh next steps after failed senior center vote
The Township Board looked at four options for next steps. From a new millage proposal that would be put on the November ballot, to taking a pause to fully reassess the senior center situation.
Trustees quickly dismissed a new ballot proposal as an option, saying that the township made it clear they would not be in favor of a tax increase, and that a few months would not change that sentiment.
"We need to make do with what we've got, and not go back to the voters with option one and act like we didn't hear them on Tuesday," Treasurer Phil Deschaine said. "We did hear them, and we need to respect that."
While no formal action was taken Thursday night, the Township will begin conversations with Okemos and Haslett schools about a possible partnership to provide a space, similar to the current center housed in Chippewa Middle School.
The current center is set to be demolished in May of 2028.
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