On Tuesday, voters in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will vote on this so-called millage tax.

WSJ: Graham Beal | Where There's a Mill, There's a Way | Cultural Conversation by Judith H. Dobrzynski

"We looked at everything, " Mr. Beal says, and settled on the millage idea.

WSJ: Graham Beal | Where There's a Mill, There's a Way | Cultural Conversation by Judith H. Dobrzynski

He characterizes those who oppose the millage as "no tax, no way" people.

WSJ: Graham Beal | Where There's a Mill, There's a Way | Cultural Conversation by Judith H. Dobrzynski