Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Southfield, MI- While many governmental offices are closed on Monday in honor of Columbus Day, The Cities of Southfield and Ferndale have taken a different approach to the day. The announcement Southfield’s social media and website says “The City of Southfield…
Pontiac Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 8, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Deputies and the Waterford Regional Fire Department responded to the 400 block of W. Fairmount Avenue on the report of an unresponsive male. Upon their arrival, Deputies located the subject on the front porch of the residence. Deputies began…
MML#2 – Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Copenhagen – Examples of Revitalization Through Localism (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2018) Grand Rapids, MI- What can communities learn from the revitalization of places like Pittsburg, Indianapolis, and Copenhagen? Bruce Katz, author of The New Localism: How Cities Can Thrive in the Age of Populism was the keynote speaker…
On the Ballot: Michigan Proposal 1 to Legalize Marijuana State of Michigan Proposal 18 – 1 A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state -licensed retailers. This proposal would:…
On the Ballot: Michigan Proposal 2 to Create Redistricting Commission Proposal 18 – 2 A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years This proposed constitutional amendment would: – Create a commission of…
On the Ballot: Michigan Election Changes Proposal 18 – 3 A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no -reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen…
On the Ballot: Berkley to Ask Voters for Funding for Infrastructure, Community Center (City of Berkley, orig. published June 21, 2018) Berkley, MI – On Monday, the Berkley Council voted 7-0 to place to two funding proposals on the November ballot. The first proposal, for infrastructure improvements including roads, sewers, water mains, and related projects,…
On the Ballot: Two Charter Amendments on Clawson Ballots Clawson, MI- Voters in Clawson have two Charter Amendments on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Clawson City Charter Amendment Proposal 18 – 1 Shall Chapter 18, Section 18.07 of the Clawson Charter, which currently requires publication of notices, proceedings, and ordinances …
On the Ballot: Farmington Residents to Vote on Millage Proposal (City of Farmington Press Release) Farmington, MI – Farmington residents will be asked to approve a millage proposal allowing City Council to levy up to an additional 3.0 mills in property taxes on November’s ballot. Farmington City Council unanimously supported placing the proposal on the…
On the Ballot: Farmington Hills Residents Asked to Vote on Road Funding (City of Farmington Press Release) Farmington Hills, MI- Voters in Farmington Hills will be asked to vote on local road funding on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. Ballot language is as follows: Farmington Hills City Charter Amendment Proposal to Add Section 7.02f and…
On the Ballot: Northville Voters to Consider Street Improvement Bond Northville, MI – On Nov. 6, 2018 voters in Northville will decide on a bond proposal for street improvements. Here is the ballot language: Northville City Street Improvement s Bond Proposal Shall the City of Northville, Counties of Wayne and Oakland, Michigan, borrow the principal …
On the Ballot: Rochester Voters to Decide on Purchasing Rule Clarification Rochester, MI- Voters in Rochester will be asked to decide if they want to change the policy for purchasing. Proposed Amendment: It is proposed that Section 11.2 of the Charter of the City of Rochester be amended to remove specific expenditure thresholds and purchasing…
On the Ballot: City Transit System on the Ballot in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, orig. June 26, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- Voters in Royal Oak will be able to decide in November if they want to fund a city-wide system that would increase SMART bus routes, hours and frequency within the City of Royal…
On the Ballot: Royal Oak Sidewalk Millage Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak voters will decide on a sidewalk millage. Here is info from the City of Royal Oak website: Sidewalk Millage Proposal The cost of sidewalk repair and replacement is currently assessed to the adjacent property owner. If approved, this proposal would end this practice…
On the Ballot: Sylvan Lake Public Safety Millage Sylvan Lake, MI- Voters in Sylvan Lake will vote on a Public Safety millage on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ballot Language is as follows: Sylvan Lake City Charter Amendment Proposal 1 Shall the Charter be amended to delete Sections 13.5(b) and 13.5(c), which currently allow the levy…
On the Ballot: Walled Lake Voters Asked to Approve Trailway Millage Walled Lake, MI- Voters in Walled Lake will see a measure on the Nov. 6 ballot to raise funds for the Michigan Airline Trailway. Ballot language is as follows: Walled Lake City Michigan Airline Trailway Millage Shall the City tax limitation imposed on all …
On the Ballot: Brandon Township Police Millage Renewal Brandon Township, MI- Voters in Brandon Township will be asked to vote on a police millage renewal. Ballot language is as follows: Renewal Shall the Charter Township of Brandon be authorized to levy up to 4.25 mills for a period of (8) years, 2019 through 2026 inclusive…
On the Ballot: Commerce Twp. Fire & Rescue Special Assessment Commerce Township, MI – Residents in Commerce Township, including Wolverine Lake, are asked to vote on a Special Assessment for Fire & Rescue Protection. Ballot language is as follows: Shall the Charter Township of Commerce fund Fire & Rescue Protection operations and supporting structures, equipment,…
On the Ballot: Commerce Twp. Police Protection Special Assessment Commerce Township, MI – Residents in Commerce Township, excluding Wolverine Lake, are asked to vote on a Special Assessment for Police Protection. Ballot language is as follows: Township Wide Police Protection Special Assessment ( Not Including the Village of Wolverine Lake) Shall the Charter Township of…
On the Ballot: Voters in Independence Township to Vote on Road Millage Independence Township Road Infrastructure Improvement Millage Shall the Charter Township of Independence be authorized to levy a new additional millage of up to 2.0 mills (a tax limitation increase of up to $2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in…