Elections

Published July 7, 2020

Troy City Council approves survey on possible library millage ballot question

TROY — The Troy City Council aims to gauge residents’ thoughts on how to move forward on a request for voters to decide on a possible new library millage.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin voters to decide how future clerks are seated

FRANKLIN — On the upcoming primary ballot, villagers in Franklin will be asked to vote on a proposal that could change the way the clerk’s position is filled.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Voters to decide $200 million bond for Bloomfield Hills Schools

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If you ask Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Pat Watson, residents will benefit from the school millage proposal on the Aug. 4 ballot whether they have students enrolled in the district or not.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Trio campaign for Macomb Township treasurer

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For this year’s Aug. 4 primary, three residents — Leon Drolet, Karen Goodhue, and Brianna Kirk — are running to be Macomb Township treasurer, a four-year term.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Two candidates vie for Macomb Township clerk spot

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A pair of Republicans are running for Macomb Township clerk, a four-year term. Incumbent Kristi Pozzi will be on the Aug. 4 primary ballot against Francesca Biondo.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Pair of Republicans seek top township position

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn not seeking reelection, a new leader will be sworn into office later this year. A pair of Republicans — Mark Grabow and Frank Viviano — are on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, looking to become the next Macomb Township supervisor, a four-year term position.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica seeing surge in absentee ballots ahead of election

UTICA — Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, more and more people are opting to vote through mail instead of going to the polls. The city of Utica is already seeing a high volume of absentee ballots being mailed in ahead of the Aug. 4 primary election.

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

Published July 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission applicant pool cut from thousands to 200

LANSING — On June 24, a random drawing of 200 semifinalists took place to narrow down the field of Michiganders who would like to serve on the state’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

16 file to run for unexpired City Council term in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council will spend about two hours of a Saturday morning hearing from residents vying to join their ranks.

Voters will choose candidates for local state House race

Published July 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Voters will choose candidates for local state House race

ST. CLAIR SHORES/EASTPOINTE — Three Democrats and three Republicans have filed for the chance to represent the 18th District in the state Legislature, a position currently held by state Rep. Kevin Hertel.

Leonetti faces primary challenger for Board of Commissioner seat

Published July 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Leonetti faces primary challenger for Board of Commissioner seat

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Voters in St. Clair Shores and Harrison Township will decide which Democrat they want to see on the ballot in the general election for District 10 of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, which represents the two communities.

Published July 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council approves mayoral term limit proposal, ballot language

WARREN — Warren voters are several steps closer to again revisiting a mayoral term limits proposal as part of what’s sure to be a jam-packed ballot for the presidential election in November.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township clerk, treasurer to be chosen in August primary

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Harrison Township voters will decide the future of both the Clerk’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office. Incumbent Clerk Adam Wit and incumbent Treasurer Darrin York, both Republicans, will face Republican challengers in Lisa Sinclair and Larry Tomenello, respectively.

Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clerk, trustee races to be dwindled in primary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, a Democratic clerk candidate will be decided, while the trustee race will be narrowed to eight total candidates.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Five candidates look to fill single spot on city commission

MOUNT CLEMENS — By the time a spot on the Mount Clemens City Commission is filled, it will be almost one year since it became vacated.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

The details behind Mount Clemens library bond proposal

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Public Library opened in 1969, and since then, some say its infrastructure hasn’t changed much. For the Aug. 4 primary, voters in Mount Clemens will decide on a new bond proposal for the Mount Clemens Public Library.

Published July 1, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Seven on primary ballot for Macomb prosecutor

MACOMB COUNTY — A field of seven candidates have filed for the chance to be considered for a position beleaguered by controversy after then-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was charged with embezzlement by a public official and conducting a criminal enterprise.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters to decide on 10-year Harrison Township Library millage

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Harrison Township residents will decide to approve or reject a Harrison Township Public Library millage.

Published June 25, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Volunteers prep August primary ballots in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms officials are expecting to send out more than twice as many absentee ballots for the Aug. 4 primary election than they did for the March primary.

Published June 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clerks prepare for elections during COVID-19 pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state of Michigan is a little more than a month out from its Aug. 4 primary election, though the preparations for that day have the unusual task of also taking COVID-19 into account.