Southwest Michigan voters decide millage issues and commissioner candidates

Lake Michigan College Millage approved

67 percent (12,433) voted yes

33 percent (6236) voted no

Since 1963, Lake Michigan College has relied on the millage to help fund higher education and training in the community.

School officials say it provides about 25 percent of the school's budget.

Without the millage, college leaders said they would have to increase tuition, decrease services for students, and eliminate some community programs.

Chikaming Township Road Millage approved

75 percent (454) voted yes

25 percent (149) voted no

The millage proposal was for the maintenance and construction of roads within Chickaming Township.

It will provide funds for the next six years through 2028.

Benton Harbor Commissioners at Large (4 chosen for Nov. election)

Edward Isom --- 26 percent (191)

Mary Alice Adams --- 24 percent (176)

Emma Kinnard --- 24 percent (171)

Shaquille Turner --- 18 percent (131)