Yesterday, Ypsilanti voters participated in a special election to pass a Career Technical Education millage proposal for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.
Throughout Washtenaw County, over 65,000 people voted either in person or by absentee ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. With nearly 55% of voters in favor of the millage, the proposal was passed.
In the City of Ypsilanti, the unofficial election results show 1,523 voters cast ballots in favor of the millage and 800 were against, thus passing the proposal with nearly 66% of the votes.
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The millage will provide approximately $25 million to sustain and expand current programs and help schools in Washtenaw County meet the growing student demand for CTE.
In a statement released by WISD, superintendent Naomi Norman thanked voters for their support.
“This millage will eliminate barriers and expand access to purposeful, hands-on, applied and experiential learning in every school district across Washtenaw County, and I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to voters on behalf of our schools and students,” Norman said.
In the statement, new CTE opportunities were predicted for the 2026-27 school year, including the expansion of existing programs such as the BEST Leadership entrepreneurship capstone, a middle school experience called From Curiosity to Career and the Drone and Aviation Technology program.
WISD CTE Director Ryan Rowe said in the statement that he believes this new funding will help students on their paths from school to their future careers.
“Our goal is for every student to cross the stage at graduation with an informed and inspired plan for what comes next; whether it’s college, an apprenticeship, the military or a high-skill career. This funding allows us to build stronger pathways, connect learning to the real world and help students see their future within reach,” Rowe said.
