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Sumpter primary ballot has 17 candidates for office

Michigan Hall in various capacities including ordi- at the Department of Veteran Affairs in
The upcoming Aug. 4 primary University and a nance, planning and zoning, elections, Ann Arbor. He holds a master's degree in
election in Sumpter Township master's degree in building, administrations and clerk's office marriage and family counseling with a
includes a raft of candidates seeking business functions, as well as township and board baccalaureate degree in liberal arts. He
voters' favor. To date, the primary Administration in of trustees protocols. served in the U.S. Navy during the Persian
campaign has also included political- Human Resources She is a member of MAMC-Clerk's Gulf and Desert Storm wars from 1988
ly-motivated rhetoric, counter from the University Professional Association, Michigan through 1994 and was honorably dis-
charges of wrongdoing and pub- of Phoenix. Townships Association, and Wayne County charged.
lished corrections of erroneous state- Currently he is a Clerk's Association, and is a Notary Public. He was voted trustee of Veterans of
ments, all in a township of fewer than
10,000 residents. member of Hurst, is a Democrat. Foreign Wars of the U.S. Post 4434,
The seven available positions in Spiritual Israel Antoine Jordan Sumpter Township Progressive League,
the township are being sought by a Church and is the Hurst is being challenged by Sherry Washtenaw County Office of Community
total of 17 candidates, a large field head of fundraising Olds,, 73. Olds has been a resident of the and Economic Development resident
from which voters will choose nine for the Belleville High School boys basket- township for 45 years and is a retired real facilitator, and is a state-certified Hospice
candidates for the November General ball team where he has been a coach for 7 estate broker. Chaplain.
Election ballot. years. Her husband Milton is deceased. She
has a son Vincent (Laura) Olds and a son Office of Township Trustee
Office of Township Supervisor Also hoping to Brett (Catharina) Olds. Four incumbent trustees are being
Four challengers hope to unseat the replace Morgan as Olds claims her real estate experience challenged by four candidates on the pri-
current incumbent supervisor. supervisor is includes several employment-related mary ballot.
Democrat Nelson S. courses in financing, assessing, negotia-
John W. Morgan, Po, a 12-year resi- tion and contract law. She has had state Don LaPorte has been a Sumpter
a Democrat is the dent of the town- licenses as a real estate broker, a builder Township resident for more than 50 years.
incumbent super- ship. and an insurance broker. An incumbent, he was first elected to the
visor in Sumpter Po, 72, claims he She is a member of Southwestern board of trustees in 2016 after being
Township. Morgan earned a liberal Wayne (County) Democratic Club, Moose, appointed to the position following the
has been a town- arts degree in pre- Nelson S. Po U.A.W. Local 735 affiliate member, death of Trustee Bill Hamm.
ship resident for 44 med but did not Sumpter Senior Center, former LaPorte, a Democrat, is a 1984 graduate
years and is retired identify the school or university he attend- Southwestern Michigan Association of of Belleville High School. Following jobs
from the Romulus ed. He did not attend medical school. He Realtors, as a production operator and a tool maker,
Community said he has been self-employed and has Olds is a former member of the plan- he worked in production at Ford Motor
Schools. He earned been a farmer and is now an aspiring ning commission, former members of Co. He earned his state medical certifica-
his bachelor of sci- John W. Morgan politician. Assessor Review Board of Appeals. tion working for the Sumpter Fire
ence degree in In June of 2017, Po entered a plea of Department beginning in 2006. During his
education at Eastern Michigan University guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Office of Township Treasurer tenure with the fire department, he has
where he also earned a masters degree in attempting to deliver/manufacture 5-45 Two Democrats are vying for the oppor- continued his training, earning several
educational leadership. kilograms of marijuana at his Harris Road tunity to face the Republican candidate certifications in fire-related discipline,
Morgan served as a township trustee home. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge for township treasurer. including fire inspector..
from 1978-80 and was appointed township Ulysses W. Boykin in July of 2017 sen- He is past president of Michigan
treasurer in 1982. He was elected to the tenced Po to one year of probation and a James Clark, a retired Ford Motor Co. Association of Fire Fighters Local 343,
post from 1984 through 2012. He was fine of $1,548. Boykin also ruled that Po quality engineer, has lived in the township Sumpter Fire Department, and is a past
appointed as township supervisor in 2014 could grow marijuana within state for more than 50 years. He earned a member of the Sumpter Planning
and was elected to the post he currently statutes. degree in accounting and engineering at Commission.
holds in 2016. This is his first campaign for public Wayne State University and was formerly LaPorte is a Medical First Responder,
office. a licensed builder and licensed real estate fire fighter, and has been fire instructor
Morgan is being challenged by first- agent. for Sumpter Township for 14 years.
time candidate Denise Komoroa, also a The lone Republican candidate for the He is currently is a member of the Since being appointed to the township
Democrat. She has been a township resi- supervisor's term is Tim Bowman, a 51-year Sumpter Township Planning Commission board in late 2015, LaPorte has successful-
dent for 55 years. She is a 1983 graduate of resident of Sumpter Township. Bowman and previously served on the Zoning ly completed classes through the Michigan
Belleville High School and has completed has been a general contractor for 40 years Board of Appeals and was a building Township Association regarding the
training in biology and property tax and listed his education as high school inspector. responsibilities of a township trustee..
assessment. and technical school. This is his first bid He is a past member of the Belleville
She is a member of the Southwestern for elective office. Moose. Matthew Oddy, 52, is also an incumbent
Wayne County Democratic Club, the trustee seeking reelection to the township
League of Women Voters, the Goodfellows Office of Township Vincent Warren, also a Democrat, is hop- board. A Democrat, he has been a town-
and the Michigan Democratic Club. She Clerk ing to be on the November ballot. A ship resident for 40 years. Oddy, a
worked in the office of former Sumpter Incumbent Sumpter Township resident for 11 years,
Township Supervisor Johnny Vawters, she Esther Hurst, 61, is he serves as a peer advocate for veterans Continued on page 4
said, for more than 13 years. seeking reelection
to office. She has Sumpter Township
Also seeking the supervisor's office is lived on a family- Regular Board Meeting
Democrat Antoine Jordan, a life-long resi- owned homestead Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
dent of Sumpter Township. Jordan is a in Sumpter since 23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
2002 graduate of Belleville High School 1959. Hurst has 35
and earned his bachelor of science in years working in Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 6:30 pm. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Oddy, Rush,
LaPorte and Swinson. Treasurer Bednark excused. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk Burdick, Fire Chief Januszyk, Public
Business Administration from Central Sumpter Township Esther Hurst Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke and approximately 2 residents.
*Supervisor Morgan asked for a moment of silence for recently deceased Sumpter Township Police Det. John Ashby.
NOTICE OF ELECTION
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN 3. Agenda: Motion by Swinson, supported by Rush to approve the agenda. Motion carried
AUGUST 4, 2020 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: No comments.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
Notice is hereby given that State Primary Election will be held in Sumpter Township on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. The polls will 5. Minutes:
be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. A. Motion by Oddy, supported by Rush to approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020. Motion car-
ried
B. Motion by Rush, supported by Swinson to approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2020.
AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS:
Precinct 1 & 3 Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road
Precinct 2 Moose Lodge, 45476 Harris Road 6. Warrants: Motion by Rush, supported by Swinson to approve warrants processed through March 11, 2020 - Totaling
Precinct 5 Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road $1,386,586.36. Roll call vote: Ayes: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Trustees: Oddy, Rush, LaPorte and Swinson. Nays:
Precinct 4 & 6 Fire Station #1, 20550 Sumpter Road None. Treasurer Bednark excused. Motion carried.
7. Receive and File all Reports: Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to receive and file the following reports;
For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following office(s):
• Water & Sewer Report-Morgan:
• Police Report-Luke:
*UNITED STATES SENATOR, *REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 12th DISTRICT, *REPRESENTATIVE IN
STATE LEGISLATURE 17th DISTRICT, *WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, *WAYNE COUNTY • Building/Ordinance Report-Rush:
SHERIFF, *WAYNE COUNTY CLERK, *JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 3rd CIRCUIT NON -INCUMBENT POSI- • Fire Report-Januszyk:
TION, *JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT 34TH DISTRICT INCUMBENT POSITION, *WAYNE COUNTY TREASUR- • Treasurer’s Report-K. Bednark:
ER, *WAYNE COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, *WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSIONER 11th DISTRICT, *SUMPTER • Supervisor Report-J. Morgan:
TOWNSHIP *SUPERVISOR, *CLERK, *TREASURER AND *TRUSTEES, *DELEGATE TO COUNTY CONVEN- • Attorney’s Report:
TION. Attorney Young spoke about the memory of John Ashby. He was special. A wonderful example of a dedicated Sumpter
Twp Police Officer, his charitable contributions, a community supporter, a devoted family man and a special human
being. Chief Luke agreed and supported the Attorney’s comments. John Ashby was special.
Please take notice that the residents of Sumpter Township will be voting on the following millage proposals as presented and list-
ed below:
Chief Luke made a citizen’s statement and referenced the current COVID-19 lockdown and wanted to assure all resi-
dents that emergency services provided by the Township are ready to respond should they need the support. Each depart-
• WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL O- OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL: TO RENEW THE MILLAGE AUTHO-
RIZED IN 2009 TO CONTINUE TO LEVY AT THE ESTIMATE 2019 ROLLBACK RATE OF 0.9529 FOR TEN ment has put procedures in place to support our residents, enforce safety for our responders and will respond in our nor-
MORE YEARS (2020-2029) AND PROCEEDS USED TO CONTINUE EXISTING COUNTY SERVICES INCLUD- mal manner to emergency needs. Routine calls have been modified to minimize exposure for residents and our respon-
ING PROGRAMS FOR ARREST, DETENTION AND PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS, JUVENILE COURT AND ders. Chief Luke does request that all residents comply with the current guidelines provided during this pandemic.
RELATED SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH, RECREATION, COUNTY PARKS, JOB TRAINING, SENIOR CITIZEN Attorney Young advised that the Moose Lodge is currently closed due to current events. The Township has a Land
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR MEETING MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE POOR, THE DISABLED, AND THE Contract agreement with the Lodge and they are requesting consideration for interest only payments for a short time.
AGED? Nothing will be forgiven under the current contract, but it will provide the Lodge an opportunity to recover during these
trying times. With motion approval, Attorney Young will work out specifics directly with the Lodge and advise the Board
appropriately of option details.
• WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSAL P- TO RENEW THE MILLAGE AUTHORIZED IN 2016: AT THE ESTIMAT-
ED 2020 ROLLBACK RATE OF 0.2459 MILLS FOR FIVE MORE YEARS (2021 THROUGH 2025) TO CONTIN- Motion carried.
UE TO IMPROVE AND OPERATE SEVERAL PARKS AND RELATED FACILITIES, INCLUDING HINES PARK,
ELIZABETH PARK, CHANDLER PARK AND IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL PARKS IN THE 43 COMMU- 8. Board Response:
NITIES AS PROVIDED IN AN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE THROUGH AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION BY • Trustee Swinson advised that the Parks & Recreation Commission has cancelled the events Easter Egg Hunt and
COMMISSION DISTRICT OF THE GREATER OF $50,000 OR 15% OF THE TOTAL FUNDS GENERATED FROM The Sumpter Country Festival 2020. He stated that the Commission’s actions were taken to protect all the volun-
THAT DISTRICT, ON THE CONDITION THAT, FOR ANY YEAR FOR WHICH THIS CONTINUED LEVY teers and service providers who support the functions and the residents who enjoy them.
WOULD BE IMPOSED, WAYNE COUNTY MUST BUDGET FROM OTHER SOURCES AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO • Trustee Oddy stated his appreciation for our Emergency Response Teams, their community support and to all
ITS 1995-1996 FISCAL YEAR APPROPRIATION FOR PARKS? Township employees coming in to work that are doing their best to keep services being provided to our residents.
9. Unfinished Business:
• SUMPTER TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL–FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL: SHALL THE EXPIRED
PREVIOUS VOTED INCREASE IN THE TAX LIMITATIONS IMPOSED UNDER ARTICLE IX, SEC. 6 OF THE A. Motion by Hurst, supported by Swinson to approve professional services by WCA Assessing in the amount of
MICHIGAN CONSTITUTION IN SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, OF 1 MILL ($1.00 PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE), $114,540 tabled from the Regular Board Meeting of February 25, 2020. Motion unsupported. Motion failed due to
REDUCED TO .98450 MILLS ($.9845 PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE) BY THE REQUIRED MILLAGE ROLL- lack of support.
BACKS, BE RENEWED AT AND INCREASED UP TO THE ORIGINAL VOTED 1 MILL ($1.00 PER $1,000 OF
TAXABLE VALUE) AND LEVIED FOR 4 YEARS, 2020 THROUGH 2023 INCLUSIVE, FOR THE FIRE DEPART- 10. New Business:
MENT PROTECTION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SUMPTER TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPART- A. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve to amend the 2019-2020 budget and adopt the 2020-2021 budget.
MENT, RAISING AN ESTIMATED $365,500.00 IN THE FIRST YEAR THE MILLAGE IS LEVIED? Motion carried.
B. Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve payment of essential bills & warrants with Finance Director review
and approval (as directed by post audit policy), until May 12, 2020. Motion carried.
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Sumpter Township office located at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI
48111. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote and www.sumptertwp.org. C. Motion by Hurst, supported by Rush to approve cancelling April 14, 2020 and April 28, 2020 Board Meetings..
Motion carried.
D. Motion by Oddy, supported by Swinson to approve cancelling all Township Board, Commissions and Committee
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent
voter ballot. Meetings until May 12, 2020. Motion carried.
11. Announcements: None.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance
of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. 12. Open Floor: No attendees spoke.
13. Adjournment: Motion by Hurst, supported by Swinson to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Motion carried.
Sumpter Township
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment
To the qualified electors of the Sumpter Township, Wayne County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Minutes prepared by,
Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 for the State Primary is scheduled for Anthony Burdick
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., Deputy Clerk, Sumpter Township
Belleville, MI 48111. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the
votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law. _____________________________________ ________________________
Esther Hurst, Clerk date
Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle; July 23, 2020
Sumpter Township Clerk ______________________________________ ________________________
(734) 461-6201 Posted: July 24, 2020 ST0007 - 072320 2.5 x 8.531 John W. Morgan, Supervisor date ST0012 - 072320 2.5 x 9.827