Oakland County voters approved two property-tax millages supporting the Detroit Zoo and Detroit history museums on Tuesday, Nov. 3, affecting homeowners in Troy and other communities across the county.

The election results extend the zoo's existing 0.1-mill levy for another 10 years and establish a new 0.2-mill tax for museums. Both measures passed in Oakland County, according to Michigan Public.

The results remain unofficial until canvassing and certification are completed.

Detroit Zoo millage renewed

Approximately 71% of Oakland County voters supported the Detroit Zoo millage renewal, according to FOX 2 Detroit.

Voters in Wayne and Macomb counties also approved the measure.

The 0.1-mill property tax was first approved in 2008 and renewed in 2016. It provides funding for zoo operations, maintenance and educational programs.

For a home with a taxable value of $100,000, the levy costs $10 annually.

The renewal maintains the existing tax rate rather than adding a new levy.

New museum millage passes in both counties

Oakland County voters also approved a new 10-year, 0.2-mill property tax to support the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society.

The measure received approximately 55% support in Oakland County and 66% in Wayne County, according to Michigan Public.

Both counties needed to approve the proposal for the regional museum funding plan to move forward.

The millage will support the Wright Museum, Detroit Historical Museum and Dossin Great Lakes Museum.

At 0.2 mills, the tax costs $20 annually for a property with a taxable value of $100,000.

The proposal also provides for 15% of revenue to support smaller historical museums in Oakland and Wayne counties.

What residents receive

According to FOX 2 Detroit, museum officials say the approved funding will allow residents of both counties to receive free admission to the participating museums.

The plan also includes free transportation for student and senior group visits, along with educational programming and teacher resources.

The approved museum tax is separate from the Detroit Zoo levy, meaning eligible property owners in Troy will contribute to both programs.

Other election results

The millage approvals came during an election in which Michigan voters chose Democrat Jocelyn Benson as governor and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.

Democrats also gained majorities in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature.

In Troy's 11th Congressional District, Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Moss defeated Republican Troy Mayor Ethan Baker.

Voters rejected a proposed state constitutional convention but approved a measure restricting certain campaign contributions and expanding political spending disclosures.

Election results remain subject to official certification.