Elections

Published October 23, 2018

Voters to decide state, county, local positions, millages

In the Madison-Park News’ coverage area, voters will decide state and county positions, judges, local school board races, and three statewide proposals on Nov. 6. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

Published October 23, 2018

Rochester Post

Custom QR codes to bring digital sample ballots to Rochester Hills voters

ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills will be able to review sample ballots on their smartphones while waiting in line to vote in the Nov. 6 general election.

Published October 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores voters to decide state, local races and ballot proposals

In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will pick leaders at the state and county levels, trustees for local school boards, and state and local ballot proposals Nov. 6.

Published October 23, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Beacon voters to decide on millage, local and national races

In the Beacon’s coverage area, voters will weigh in on a millage, as well as deciding local, state and national offices Nov. 6.

Published October 23, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

WCCCD asks voters to make temporary millages permanent

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With state, federal and county races, voters in November face a lengthy ballot. Local officials want to remind voters that in addition to candidates, there are several millage proposals to consider, including one for Wayne County Community College District.

Published October 18, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Candidates for governor reveal platforms for auto issues

METRO DETROIT — Between the taxpayer cost for road repairs and the increases in auto insurance rates, driving is expensive for many Michiganders. But the state’s gubernatorial candidates who will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot say their plans could change things for the better.

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

School board candidates share views in forum

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Six of the seven Grosse Pointe Public School System candidates running for the three open school board seats in the Nov. 6 general election said they are not in favor of Schools of Choice.

Published October 15, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica mayor and City Council candidates discuss plans for Utica ahead of election

UTICA — The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce held a Utica candidate forum ahead of the November general election Oct. 1 in Utica’s City Council chambers.

Published October 12, 2018

Warren Weekly

Council continues debate over medical marijuana facilities rules

WARREN — A series of items dealing with medical marijuana facilities regulation went back on the Warren City Council’s agenda Oct. 9.

Published October 9, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester charter amendment proposal focuses on purchasing

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 6, voters in Rochester will be asked to weigh in on a proposed amendment to the city charter.

Published October 9, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Cannabis policy firm releases tax revenue analysis prior to upcoming ballot proposal

LANSING — A new economic analysis of the potential impact of recreational marijuana on the Michigan tax revenue market is drawing praise by proponents and ire from opposition.

Published October 8, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Charter amendments to appear on November ballot

BINGHAM FARMS — Village voters will encounter seven ballot propositions on the Nov. 6 ballot. All are charter amendments.

Published October 4, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Report outlines what went wrong with ballot shortages

OAKLAND COUNTY — You’ve heard of “throwing money at a problem,” but in the case of ballot shortages across Oakland County during the August primary election, that’s exactly what’s needed.

Published October 3, 2018

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods voters to decide on sewer, road bond

In the Nov. 6 election, voters will decide on a sewer and road rehabilitation and improvement bond proposal.Read More

Published October 3, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley residents to decide on two big proposals

BERKLEY — With a month before the November election, Berkley voters have time to decide on two big proposals. The two proposals on the Nov.Read More

Published October 1, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Voters to consider lowering minimum council age

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Looking to expand voting rights and put forward a more diverse group of candidates, some local residents are campaigning for a ballot proposal that would lower the minimum age to serve on City Council or be mayor to 21 years old.

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Franklin lighting issue to appear on November ballot

FRANKLIN — An upcoming ballot question will address the construction and maintenance of a downtown pedestrian lighting system.

Published September 25, 2018

Troy Times

Medical marijuana question will not be on ballot in Troy

TROY — The ballots for the November election went to the printer Sept. 12 without language to allow commercial medical marijuana growing facilities in Troy.

Published September 25, 2018

Farmington Press

Road millage to appear on November ballot

FARMINGTON HILLS — City officials don’t want Farmington Hills residents to be surprised when they see a local road millage on their ballot in November.

Published September 19, 2018

Woodward Talk

Local city clerks detail how to apply for absentee ballots

OAKLAND COUNTY — The November midterm election is right around the corner, and for people who fear they might not make it to the polls, there are absentee ballots.Read More