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THE BELLEVILLE Voters face several local questions on Aug. 2 ballot
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
The Aug. 2 primary election ballot will
Vol. 137, No. 28 include candidates from both the library operating purposes. The millage will asked to renew an expired 1 mill public
safety millage dedicated to funding the
generate an estimated $524,519 in 2023. Of
Sumpter Township offi- Democratic and Republican parties seeking that, an estimated $11,195 will be disbursed Sumpter Township Police Department. The
cials publicly expressed to continue their campaigns and move for- to the Northville Township Brownfield expired millage had been reduced to .98044
their anger at the allegations ward onto the Nov. 8 ballot. Redevelopment Authority, which is revenue mills. The renewal would generate approxi-
of racism and incorrect In addition to the Wayne County, State of from properties located with the district of mately $382,500 the first year dedicated to
reporting recently published Michigan and federal terms on the ballot in that authority. The previous library millage funding police operations and maintenance.
in a local newspaper. various communities, there are several local was 0.2 mills.
See page 3. questions voters will be asked to consider. WAYNE COUNTY:
Voters are reminded by local clerks to com- ROMULUS: Wayne County is asking voters to continue
plete both sides of the ballot. Voters will be asked to continue the levy a 2021 millage, first authorized by voters in
THE CANTON BELLEVILLE, VAN BUREN, SUMPTER: not to exceed 4 mills for 5 years to fund pub- 2012, of .9358 mill, or about 94 cents per
EAGLE Voters in these three communities will be lic safety services including police and fire thousand dollars of taxable valuation for
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another 10 years. The revenue from the
protection in the community. This continued
Vol. 75, No. 28 asked to approve the levy of 0.6864 on tax- levy would be effective from 2024 through renewal of the millage will be used to oper-
able property in geographic boundaries of 2028. ate the Wayne County juvenile jail or deten-
The eighth annual Rally the Belleville Area District Library. The tion facilities and adult penalty options. At
on Ridge is set for 4 until 9 millage request is for 15 years, 2022 until SUMPTER TOWNSHIP: least one tenth of the revenue from the mill-
p.m. this Saturday July 23 as 2036 and will provide funds for library oper- Voters will be asked to approve a 2 mill age must be used to acquire, build and oper-
a benefit for the Canton ating purposes. The revenue collected, if levy to fund the township police and fire ated a juvenile offender work/training insti-
Farmers Market. voters approve the request, is expected to departments. The 2 mill levy will continue tution.
See page 4. total $1,189,137. This millage restores the for 4 years, starting this year and continuing The renewal is estimated to generate
levy that expired in 2021. through 2025 and be dedicated to funding about $45,074,507 in tax revenue this year.
police protection, operations and mainte- Voters must vote a straight party ticket
THE INKSTER NORTHVILLE CITY AND TOWNSHIP: nance of the Sumpter Township Police during the Aug. 2 primary.
LEDGER STAR Northville, voters will also be asked to Department. The millage is estimated to candidates to move on to the Nov. 8 ballot.
LEDGER STAR
In both the City and Township of
That is, all Democratic or Republican
generate $765,000 the first year it is levied.
Vol. 75, No. 28 approve a renewal of a 0.18955 against tax- The previous, expired levy was reduced to Votes cannot be split between parties or the
able property. The renewal is for 10 years, $1.96088. ballot will not be counted. Voters should
Audiences at the latest
Tipping Point Theatre pro- 2023 until 2032 and will be used for general Sumpter Township voters will also be complete both sides of the ballot.
duction of Tracy Jones may
find out just what's in a
name.
See page 2.

THE NORTHVILLE
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Vol. 22, No. 28
Audiences at the latest
Tipping Point Theatre pro-
duction of Tracy Jones may
find out just what's in a
name.
See page 2.

THE PLYMOUTH
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Vol. 22, No. 28
The Plymouth District
Library has received a grant
of $50,000 from the Margaret
Dunning Foundation.
See page 6.

THE ROMULUS
ROMAN
ROMAN

Vol. 137, No. 28 Absentee ballots are still available from clerks’ offices
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Romulus public safety Absentee ballots for the the signature of the person who
officers will be a bit safer Tuesday, Aug. 2 statewide primary Absentee ballots requested the day before helped you must also be on the
thanks to a recent $1,000 election have already been return envelope. Only the voter, a
donation from Amazon to the mailed to voters who applied to the election or on Election Day family member or person residing
Romulus Public Safety vote absentee. The ballots are also must vote the ballot in the clerk's office. in the same household, a mail car-
Foundation. available at the offices of local rier, or election official is author-
See page 6. municipal clerks in local city and ized to deliver signed absent
township hall buildings. mit an application, large print tion or on Election Day must vote voter ballot to the clerk's office.
Following voter approval of the application, letter, or postcard at the ballot in the clerk's office. If an emergency, such as a sud-
THE WAYNE statewide ballot proposal 18-3, all their local clerk's office. Find Once a ballot request is den illness or family death pre-
EAGLE eligible and registered voters in local clerk’s addresses at received by the local clerk, voter's vents a voter from reaching the
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Michigan may now request an
Michigan.gov/Vote. Requests for
polls on Election Day, an emer-
signature on the request will be
Vol. 75, No. 28 absent voter ballot without provid- absent voter ballots may be checked against voter registration gency absent voter ballot can be
Heather Holcomb was ing a reason. returned may be returned by records before a ballot is issued. requested. Requests for an emer-
Check voter registration status
sworn in as a police officer for at Michigan Voter Information hand, via postal mail, fax or email, Only registered voters are eligible gency ballot must be submitted
after the deadline for regular
to receive an absent voter ballot,
as long as a signature is visible.
the City of Wayne Police Center Michigan.gov/Vote Requests to have an absent but residents can register and absent voter ballots has passed
Department at a recent meet- “Voters have numerous secure voter ballot mailed to you must be apply for an absent voter ballot at but before 4 p.m. on Election Day.
ing of the Wayne City Council. options for how to cast their bal- received by your clerk no later the same time. Requests for The emergency must have
See page 5.
lots this August,” said Secretary of than 5 p.m. the Friday before the absent voter ballots are processed occurred at a time which made it
State Jocelyn Benson. “Whether election. Those already registered immediately. Absent voter ballots impossible to apply for a regular
they choose to vote from home, by to vote at their current address may be issued to voters at their absent voter ballot.
THE WESTLAND mail, via secure drop box, in per- can request an absent voter ballot home address or any address out- Voters on the permanent
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Vol. 75, No. 28 local clerk’s office, or at their anytime until 4 p.m. on the day residence. tions by their local clerk and some
After receiving an absent voter
clerks mailed applications to all
prior to the election. This ballot
polling location on Election Day,
Westland Police Michigan voters can be confident must be completed at the clerk's ballot, voters have until 8 p.m. on registered voters in their jurisdic-
Department players put out their vote will be counted and office. Those who need to register Election Day to complete the bal- tion. Regardless of if they have
the flames of rival fire their voice will be heard.” to vote or update their address by lot and return it to the clerk's received an application in the
department team during the Voters may request an absent appearing at the clerk's office on office. Ballots will not be counted mail, voters can apply to vote
annual "Battle of the Badges" voter ballot or accessible voter Election Day, can request an unless voter’s signature is on the absentee at Michigan.gov/Vote. At
Charity Softball Game last ballot in a variety of ways. Voters absent voter ballot at the time of return envelope and matches the the same site, voters who have
weekend. can complete an online applica- registration. Absentee ballots signature on file. If you received
See page 5. tion at Michigan.gov/Vote or sub- requested the day before the elec- assistance voting the ballot, then See Absentee, page 6

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