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New program set to light up Romulus streets

A new cooperative effort earlier this month as city offi- also help expedite the repairs,
between the City of Romulus cials asked every city depart- ” officials said.
and DTE Energy may bring sev- ment to promote and publicize Streetlights that have been damaged Streetlights that have been
eral areas of the community the new effort on social media. or vandalized or are not working properly damaged or vandalized or are
into the light. If residents notice an outage or not working properly should be
Officials from the city and a blinking streetlight, or a should be reported to the department. reported to the department.
the utility company have agreed streetlight illuminated during According to DTE, those com-
to a new streetlight project that the day, they are asked to report plaints should result in a nor-
will respond to citizen reports the situation to the assessment mal repair within five to seven
of broken or out-of-service department at (734) 942-7520 or message if they call after regu- metal tag attached to the fix- days. If the problem requires
lights in the city through the email the report to lar hours. Reports should ture. Reporting the nearest underground cable or replacing
department of assessment. jalbert@romulusgov.com. include a pole number for the cross street and the street on a pole, the repair could take up
The program was launched Callers will receive a voicemail light which can be found on a which the light is located will to 20 days, according to DTE.
Library is awarded 3 grants to fund facility upgrades

The Romulus Public Library will be cy in the library and in the community.
improving public safety and services uti- This grant has been used to purchase
lizing funding from three successful grant mobile hotspots for checkout to patrons
applications. that provide internet access on the go,
The library was Kindles for checkout,
awarded the three ” and two laptops for staff
grants through the The Romulus facility to teach technology
Library Services and classes, a spokesman
Technology Act (LSTA) was awarded explained.
grants from the Institute $5,000 to improve The library was also
of Museum and Library awarded a grant of
Services including $500 digital literacy.... $1,885 which was used
for PPE (personal pro- to purchase educational
tection equipment) to Launchpads for check-
protect patrons and staff out to adults and chil-
against COVID-19 as the library contin- dren at the library desk.
ues to open to the public. The successful grants were written
In addition, the Romulus facility was and submitted to the state agencies by the
awarded $5,000 to improve digital litera- library leadership team.
New Inkster public library NOTICE OF ELECTION

building is nearly complete November 3, 2020 - Presidential/General Election
City of Romulus, Michigan

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
The Leanna Hicks Public Library in up and return. Adams noted that's actual- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMU-
Inkster will soon move to a new building, ly a small distance to the doors due to the LUS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
according to Library Director Betty street distance.
Adams She is pleased with a Sept. 28 event at PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
Adams said that in addition to the the Inkster library that was well-attend- United States President, Vice President, United States Senator, Representative in Congress - 13th
upcoming Halloween events set at the ed and focused on local resources. District, State Legislature - 12th District, Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the
library, she is putting the finishing touch- Inkster Councilwoman La'Jina University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University,
Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer,
es on a new building on Hamlin Street Washington attended, and the Friends of Register of Deeds, County Commissioner - 11th District, Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court
which should be open to serve the public the Library also participated. of Appeals - 1st District - Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit - Incumbent posi-
soon. Several medical service providers tion, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit - Non-Incumbent position, Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd
“What I'd like to do is what the com- participated, and the local League of Circuit - Incumbent position Partial Term Ending 01/01/2023, Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent
munity wants,” said Adams, who started Women Voters brought Voter Guides, Position, Judge of District Court - 34th District - Incumbent position, Board of Trustees Member -
Wayne County Community College - 9th District, Board Member Romulus Community School
work in August. said Adams. “We had our archivist out District
There could be a book club, for exam- with some historical information,” she
ple, said Adams, noting, “We are here said. The following State proposals will appear on the ballot:
and we are happy to help people.” “The catalog is fully operational,”
In addition to printing help, the Adams said of the book pickup through PROPOSAL 20-1
Leanna Hicks Public Library now is the nearby parking lot, after you peruse A proposed constitutional amendment to allow money from oil and gas mining on state-owned
offering “curbside” service of book pick- the website with your library card.” lands to continue to be collected in state funds for land protection and creation and mainte-
nance of parks, nature areas, and public recreation facilities; and to describe how money in
‘Gang shooting’ under investigation those state funds can be spent
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
The investigation into what police and a 22-year-old man, both of Inkster. The Allow the State Parks Endowment Fund to continue receiving money from sales of oil and gas from
state-owned lands to improve, maintain and purchase land for State parks, and for Fund administra-
characterized as a “gang related” shooting men were transported to a local hospital tion, until its balance reaches $800,000,000. Require subsequent oil and gas revenue from state-
last week in Inkster remains under inves- for treatment and were in stable condition owned lands to go into the Natural Resources Trust Fund. Require at least 20% of Endowment Fund
tigation. at last report. annual spending go toward State park improvement. Require at least 25% of Trust Fund annual
According to police reports, detectives According to witnesses, several sus- spending go toward parks and public recreation areas and at least 25% toward land conservation
Should this proposal be adopted?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
from the Michigan State Police Special pects wearing hoodies came from a near-
Investigation Section and Michigan State by abandoned house and began shooting, PROPOSAL 20-2
Police troopers were called to 29847 striking the two men. Police said they had
Steinhauer in Inkster at about 10 p.m. Oct. not yet determined who the target of the A proposed constitutional amendment to require a search warrant in order to access a person's
9 following reports of a shooting. gunfire was. Police added that the inci- electronic data or electronic communications
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
Responding officers found two gunshot dent was believed to be gang related and Prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of a person's electronic data and electronic communica-
victims at the scene, a 20-year-old man that the investigation is continuing. tions. Require a search warrant to access a person's electronic data or electronic communications,
under the same conditions currently required for government to obtain a search warrant to search a
person's house or seize a person's things.
Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ]
The following Regional proposal will appear on the ballot:

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regional Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal
As a renewal of authority which expires with the 2021 levy, shall the limitation on the amount of ad
valorem taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Regional
Educational Service Agency, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of tax-
able value) for a period of six (6) years, 2022 to 2027, inclusive, to provide operating funds to
enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes? It is estimated that
2 mills would raise approximately $90.4 million when first levied in 2022.
PUBLIC NOTICE YES [ ] NO [ ]
City of Romulus
Public Accuracy Test
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Romulus City Clerk's Office, 11111
To the qualified electors of the City of Romulus, Wayne County, and State of Michigan: Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, or by calling (734) 942-7540.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
be used in Precincts 1-12 for the November 3, 2020 To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
Presidential/General Election is scheduled for tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Community Room (lower made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces-
level) 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI. sible for voters with disabilities.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tab- 1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
ulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law. 2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
(MCL 168.798(1) 3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING 6 West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee Drive
11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), 12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA). (All located in Romulus, MI)
Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk's
Office by writing or calling the following: Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540. obtain an application for an absentee voter ballot.
A copy of this notice is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City of Romulus Clerk
11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk 734-942-7540
Publish: 10-22-2020 RM0538 - 102220 2.5 x 4.365 Publish: 10-22-2020 RM0537 - 102220 2.5 x 12.834