Elections

Published March 10, 2020

Voters approve Southfield Public Schools millage

SOUTHFIELD — Voters in Southfield and Lathrup Village approved an operating millage for Southfield Public Schools March 10.

Published March 4, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield Public Schools puts millage proposal on March ballot

SOUTHFIELD — Voters in the Southfield Public Schools district will decide whether to approve a replacement operating millage March 10.

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder reviews election materials Feb. 25. She and her office are preparing for multiple elections this year in which they’re anticipating high turnout.

Published February 28, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Clerk reminds West Bloomfield residents about voting process

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Debbie Binder, the township clerk for West Bloomfield, said she is expecting high turnout at each of the three major elections scheduled this year.

Published February 26, 2020

Troy Times

Pence lauds Trump at rally in Troy, slams ‘radical leftist’ Democrats

TROY — Vice President Mike Pence said President Donald Trump delivered on “all promises he made to Michigan” to about 150 people in a 32-minute speech at the Detroit Marriott, Troy, hotel Feb. 25.

Published February 26, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Campaign finance complaint filed against anti-marijuana group in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office was reviewing multiple alleged campaign violations filed by the head of a pro-marijuana advocacy group, in relation to the upcoming March 10 ballot proposal.

Published February 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Printing errors to blame for returned absentee ballots, SOS says

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan’s absentee ballots were recently designed with different colors and features to help voters differentiate the pieces — the envelope the ballot comes in and the envelope meant to hold the ballot on its way back to the local clerk’s office.

Published February 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

DIA millage supporters gather in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will decide on whether or not to renew a millage for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published February 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

MISD enhancement millage on the March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — Come March 10, voters will decide on a Macomb Intermediate School District Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal. The initiative is a 1.9 mill 10-year county-wide millage proposal that will generate funding for Macomb County’s 21 public school districts if it is approve

Published February 17, 2020

Farmington Press

School bond town hall raises concerns of transparency, planning

FARMINGTON HILLS — As residents draw closer to deciding whether or not to approve a $98 million bond proposal for Farmington Public Schools March 10, concerns of trust, transparency and adequate plans stemming from the $131.5 million bond voters approved in 2015 loom for some residents.

Published February 14, 2020

C&G Newspapers

DIA making presentations about upcoming millage renewal vote

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts is out in the community trying to raise awareness of the millage that has been helping support the museum since 2012.

Published February 11, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Voters to decide Bloomfield Township police and fire renewal

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A decade ago, Bloomfield Township voters approved a public safety millage increase to keep services thriving amid the economic downturn that sent property values tumbling.

Published February 7, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights encourages public census engagement

STERLING HEIGHTS — The countdown to the 2020 census is ticking, and Sterling Heights officials are counting on residents to do their part to be counted.

Published February 7, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield board members show unity in reelection bid

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The current term of the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees (2016-2020) has been a peaceful one, defined by civility among its members — a refreshing change of pace from previous cycles, where in-fighting was a common occurrence, officials said.

Published February 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local clerks highlight new absentee ballot design

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTY — Registered voters are seeing a change this year, as envelopes containing absentee ballots have a new look ahead of the March 10 election.

Published January 31, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Non-homestead millage up for renewal in Lakeview

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Lakeview voters will be asked to renew a non-homestead millage that provides nearly $2.5 million to the district for operations in March.

Published January 30, 2020

Warren Weekly

Trump’s visit draws protesters, supporters

WARREN — As Dana Inc. employees waited for the arrival of President Donald Trump Jan. 30, supporters and protesters stood outside along Van Dyke Avenue in front of the manufacturing facility.

Published January 20, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Clerk highlights changes in voting

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Attention, voters. Statewide mandated changes have been made to absentee envelopes that will be received by voters in 2020.

Published January 20, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Candidates vie for open trustee seat

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A special meeting was held Jan. 15 in Macomb Township to allow applicants for the vacant trustee position to address the Board of Trustees regarding their qualifications.

Published January 17, 2020

Warren Weekly

Center Line to vote on public safety millage renewal in March

CENTER LINE — A 10-year tax increase to support public safety in Center Line that passed by a huge margin in August 2011 is coming back to the ballot for a renewal in March.