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THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 135, No. 31
Candidates for election to
the judicial position at the
34th District District Court
will be on the ballot in
Belleville, Romulus,
Sumpter and Van Buren
Tuesday.
See page 4.

THE CANTON
EAGLE
EAGLE

Vol. 73, No. 31
The lawsuit filed by attor-
neys for Canton Township
seeking to collect nearly half
a million dollars in fines
accrued as a violation of the
township tree ordinance was
dismissed last week.
See page 4.

THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR

Vol. 73, No. 31
The League of Women
Voters of Dearborn-
Dearborn Heights is urging
voters to prepare for the
upcoming Aug. 4 primary “Nobody will ever “Elections belong
election by visiting
VOTE411.org. deprive the American to the people.
See page 5. people of the right It's their decision.
to vote except If they decide to turn
THE NORTHVILLE the American people their back on the fire
EAGLE themselves and the only and burn their behinds,
EAGLE
Vol. 20, No. 31 way they could do then they will just have
Matthew Wilk is no longer this is by not voting.” to sit on their blisters.”
the president of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Abraham Lincoln
Northville Community
School Board of Education “The ballot “If you don't vote,
following a vote to censure
him in response to his is stronger than Those who plan to vote in November will have only you lose the
Facebook posts. the bullet.” the candidates chosen by those who vote next right to complain.”
See page 6. Abraham Lincoln George Carlin
Tuesday from which to choose.
A very small percentage of voters throughout all
THE PLYMOUTH “Too many people “Every election is
EAGLE fought too hard to the communities will make the crucial decisions next determined by the
EAGLE

Vol. 20, No. 31 make sure all citizens week and severely limit the choices of those who people who show up.”
plan to vote in November. This election will also deter-
Voters in Plymouth of all colors, races, Larry J. Sabato
Township will choose names ethnicities, genders, mine the fate of local millage and tax votes in some
to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot and abilities can vote communities and a millage renewal for property own- “The good thing about
during the Tuesday election to think that ers throughout Wayne County. democracy is that
from a field including only
one Democrat. not voting somehow The vote Tuesday is crucial to the democratic every vote counts.
See page 3. sends a message.” process and a vital step in the privilege and responsi- The problem with
Luis Gutierrez bility still endowed on citizens of this country. democracy is that
THE ROMULUS Voting is a choice. It is a unique opportunity to sup- every vote counts.”
ROMAN “The ignorance port candidates who voters believe can effect the Charbel Tadros
ROMAN
Vol. 135, No. 31 of one voter in a changes they want to see in their city, township,
Registrations are now democracy impairs county, state and from the judicial bench in local “Just because you
being accepted for the annu- the security of all.” do not take
al Romulus Chamber of courts. The political officials elected into office and an interest in
Commerce Golf outing set John F. Kennedy the policies they implement will impact the lives of
for Aug. 27 at Links at every resident, their families and their well being in politics doesn't
Gateway Golf Course. “Bad officials mean politics won't
See page 2. are elected the future. take an interest in you.”
by good citizens Those who care about public affairs, and those Pericles
THE WAYNE who don't vote.” who have a casual attitude regarding the politics of
EAGLE
EAGLE George Jean Nathan their local communities, have a civic duty and “Not voting
Vol. 73, No. 31 responsibility to their fellow citizens to get to the polls is not a protest.
The second and final “Democracy and express their opinions. It is a surrender.”
reading of the recreational is not just Although many citizens may feel as if their vote Keith Ellison
marijuana ordinance in the right to vote, doesn't really count, that is a fallacy that has been
Wayne was approved by a 5-2 it is the right
vote of the city council mem- repeatedly disproven in close voter totals and results. “There's no such thing
bers last week. to live in dignity.” No matter which side of the political divide voters as a vote
See page 2. Naomi Klein support, each voice is crucial to the outcome and the that doesn't matter.”
eventual future of the local government and court Barack Obama
THE WESTLAND “One of the
EAGLE penalties for refusing system, along with taxing levels. “People shouldn't
EAGLE
Voting is a crucial, meaningful way to express opin-
Vol. 73, No. 31 to participate in ions about issues. The voters Tuesday will choose be afraid of
Members of the Westland politics is that you their government.
City Council approved a end up being the choices and candidates the remainder of voters Governments
$1,000 bonus for both police governed by will see on the November ballot. We urge every voter should be afraid
and fire officers during the exercise their right and voice their opinion on
July 20 meeting. your inferiors.” Tuesday. of their people.”
See page 5. Plato Alan Moore

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