On the Ballot: Michigan Proposal 2 to Create Redistricting Commission

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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: Berkley to Ask Voters for Funding for Infrastructure, Community Center

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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,…

What Caused the Oakland County Ballot Shortage, What to Expect in November

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What Caused the Oakland County Ballot Shortage, What to Expect in November (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2018) Pontiac, MI- Several communities in Oakland County fell short of ballots during Tuesday’s Primary Election, leaving many to wonder what happened and what could be done to avoid this in the future. Clerks at the municipal level…

2017 Candidate Interview: Huntington Woods Commissioner Joe Rozell

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2017 Candidate Interview: Huntington Woods Commissioner Joe Rozell (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 9, 2017) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods City Commissioner Joe Rozell is running for re-election on the Nov. 7 ballot. There are two seats available and three candidates. Incumbent Jules Olsman is also running, as well as David Sloan. Rozell is currently…

Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion

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Questions About Ballot Issues? New Law Signed by Snyder Prevents Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 6, 2016) Cities, school districts, libraries, police departments and other groups rely on tax funding that comes from millages, which must be voted on by the public.  There are also ballot proposals that directly impact governing bodies, for example, the…