On the Ballot: Commerce Twp. Fire & Rescue Special Assessment

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

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

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…

On the Ballot: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Millage

On the Ballot: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Millage Oxford Township, MI – Residents in Oxford will be asked to approve a parks and recreation millage.  Ballot language is as follows: Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Authorization of New Additional Millage Shall  the  total  tax  rate  limitation  on  general  ad  valorem  taxes  as  provided  by …

On the Ballot: Springfield Township Police Millage Renewal

On the Ballot: Springfield Township Police Millage Renewal Springfield Township, MI – Voters in Springfield Township will be asked to vote on a Police Millage Renewal. Ballot language is below: Springfield Township Police Millage Renewal Question Shall  the  previously  voted  1.50  mill  ($1.50  per  $1,000  of  taxable  value)  increase  in  the  constitutional  tax  limitation  on …

Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day”

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…

Proposed Bill Would Allow for Court Cost Recovery in Open Meetings Act Violations Cases

Proposed Bill Would Allow for Court Cost Recovery in Open Meetings Act Violations Cases (Michigan House of Representatives, Oct. 5, 2018) White Lake, Troy, MI- The Michigan House of Representatives has introduced a plan to better protect the public and hardworking taxpayers through additional Open Meetings Act parameters. House Bill 6411, sponsored by state Reps.…