Dearborn renews 1-mill property tax supporting public librariesDEARBORN — Dearborn voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of a property tax dedicated to operating and improving the city’s public library system. Because it renews an existing millage, it will not increase the current tax rate for Dearborn property owners. Dearborn voters have supported the dedicated library millage since 2011. The millage generates approximately $4.2 million annually, representing nearly 60 percent of the operating budget for the city’s three public libraries: Henry Ford Centennial Library, Bryant Branch Library and Esper Branch Library. The funding supports library staffing, facilities, books and other materials, educational programs, technology and other public services.