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ROMULUS

Public safety officials, mayor support millage

Julie Brown Settles said of what residents share the costs, we share the
Staff Writer seek from a community. He manpower,” said Thiede.
recently met with the head of Settles added the costs of
Among a number of western security for the new Amazon rarely used equipment, such as
Wayne County public safety tax facility in Romulus. That plant for Detroit Wayne Metropolitan
measures on the Nov. 6 General will have some 2,700 employees Airport crises, are shared. He
Election ballot, City of Romulus and that number will grow, said good working relationships
officials are getting the word out Settles said. Settles also noted address safety concerns.
about their proposals. enhancing the narcotics division, Romulus residents can learn
“The need and the demand is with the marijuana initiative on more during a town hall meeting
there,” said Romulus Mayor the Nov. 6 Michigan ballot. “It's at Romulus City Hall, 11111
LeRoy Burcroff. “This isn't just a going to be a headache for law Wayne Road, beginning at 6 p.m.
Romulus issue.” enforcement,” said Settles, who next Thursday, Nov. 1.
Burcroff told a recent Greater also cited police patrolling and Information is also on the City of
Romulus Chamber of Commerce school resource officers as needs. Romulus website at www.romu-
audience that cuts in state rev- Capt. Josh Monte of the lusgov.com.
enue sharing from Lansing have Romulus police, in law enforce- Romulus also recently got a
hurt police and fire departments ment some 25 years, told the SAFER (Staffing for Adequate
across the region and state. The lunch group, “We have been Fire & Emergency Response)
Great Recession of 2008 also has doing more with less.” Monte grant for three years to provide
hurt property values, said noted that runs or calls for assis- five full-time firefighters. Kevin
Burcroff, explaining that the tance from his department are Krause, director of Fire Services
Romulus city charter limits offi- up some 17 percent. and Emergency Management for
cials on taxing property. Monte added most Romulus the City of Romulus, noted diffi-
The Nov. 6 Romulus public runs are for quality of life issues culties in recruiting firefighters.
safety vote is confined to police rather than violent crime. His “Nationally, the Fire Service is
and fire services. If approved, it department does outreach on struggling to find qualified indi-
will be for 4 mills (applied to critical incidents as well as secu- viduals to be firefighters,” Krause
each $1,000 of assessed property rity assessments for business and said. “There are many factors Romulus Police Capt. Josh Monte, above left, and Chief of Police
value) and last five years. residents. Lt. John Thiede of contributing to this burden such Jadie Settles, along with Romulus Fire Lt. John Thiede, below, spoke
Assessed value or SEV is usually Romulus fire talked about insur- as increased training require- to the audience at a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon about
half the market price of the prop- ance rate impact, noting a second ments, dual role fire departments the need for the upcoming public safety millage in the city.
erty. fire station is possible if the Nov. such as Romulus that provided
Romulus residents can call 6 vote is OK'd. for both Fire and EMS service,
the assessor's office at (734) 942- “I'm in our businesses quite a and the erosion of benefits” relat-
7520 to find out what they will bit helping out,” said Thiede, a ed to Michigan Legislature deci-
pay if the question is approved by local homeowner whose mother sions.
voters. is a local resident. “We just want Krause said each new fire-
“It's imperative that we get this that service to keep going up.” fighter will be hired with basic
millage passed,” said Romulus Thiede cited CPR training and core training required by the
Police Chief Jadie Settles at an work in fire protection and emer- State of Michigan which is
Oct. 16 Greater Romulus gency preparedness. Settles Firefighter I and II and at least
Chamber of Commerce lunch. noted public safety layoffs are EMT licensure. Over the first
Settles noted that Romulus resi- possible if there's a no vote. year during their probationary
dents enjoy a current emergency The men discussed mutual aid period they will learn specific
response time that's good, about 9 pacts, including one that recently department protocols and stan-
minutes, 11 seconds. got a hostage talked out of a dard operating procedures, he
“Safety and the schools,” house within two hours. “We added.

NOTICE OF ELECTION would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022.
To continue to provide operating funds to the Wayne County Community College District and as a
City of Romulus, Michigan replacement of existing authority which would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022, shall the limitation
November 6, 2018 State General Election on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Community
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS: College District be permanently increased by 2.25 mills ($2.25 per $1,000 of taxable value), begin-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROMU- ning in 2019? It is estimated that 2.25 mills would raise approximately $46,533,830 when first levied
LUS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 a.m. in 2019.
to 8:00 p.m. Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ]
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, U.S. Senator, Rep. in Congress, The following City proposal will appear on the ballot:
13 th District, Rep. in Congress, 13 th District-partial term ending 1/3/2019, State Senator-6 th CITY OF ROMULUS PROPOSAL
District, Rep. in State Legislature-12 th District, Member of the State Board of Education, CHARTER AMENDMENT – POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES
Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne FOR FIRE AND POLICE SERVICES MILLAGE
State University, County Executive, County Commissioner, 11 th District, Justice of Supreme Shall Section 11.1 of the charter of the City of Romulus, Wayne County, Michigan, be amended so
Court, Judge of Court of Appeals-1 st District-Incumbent Position, Judge of Court of Appeals- as to permit the levy by the City of an additional ad valorem property tax in an amount not to
1st District partial term ending 1/1/2023, Judge of Circuit Court-3 rd Circuit-Incumbent exceed four (4) mills for five (5) years, from 2019 through 2023, for fire and police services?
Position, Judge of Circuit Court-3 rd District-Incumbent Position-Partial Term Ending 1/1/2021, Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ]
Judge of Circuit Court-3 rd District-Non-Incumbent Position-6 Year Term, Judge of Probate Full text of the Proposals may be obtained at the office of the Wayne County Clerk, 2 Woodward
Court, Incumbent Position, Judge of Probate Court-Non-Incumbent Position, District Court, Avenue, Room 502, Detroit, MI 48226 and telephone: 313-224-6262.
Judge of 34 th District Court-Incumbent Position, Local School District-Board Member, All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
Romulus Community Schools. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
The following State proposals will appear on the ballot: tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
PROPOSAL 18-1 made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessi-
A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana ble for voters with disabilities.
products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of mar- 1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
ijuana through state-licensed retailers. 2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
The proposal would: Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and mar- 3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
ijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption. 5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins
Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts over 2.5 ounces be 6 West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee Drive
secured in locked containers. 11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict 12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
them.
Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, STATEMENT AS REQUIRED BY ACT 278 OF PUBLIC ACTS OF 1964
clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located. Amending the Property Tax Limitation Act
Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions. I, ERIC R. SABREE, Treasurer of Wayne County, Michigan, do hereby certify that, as of
Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ] October 2, 2018 the total of all voted increases in excess of the tax rate limitation established
PROPOSAL 18-2 by Section 6, Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Michigan, as amended, and the
This proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive years such increases are effective on property in the County of Wayne are as follows:
authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of WAYNE COUNTY
Representatives and U.S. Congress every 10 years. Wayne County, Michigan - City of Romulus
The proposal would: Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary Voted Years
of State – 4 each who self-identify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and 5 who self-iden- Taxing Authorities Date of Election Increases Increase Effective
tify as unaffiliated with major political parties. Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their County of Wayne November 3, 2009 1 mill 2019
employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners. Establish new redistrict- Wayne County Jail August 7, 2012 1 mill 2021
ing criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Wayne County Parks August 2, 2016 0.25 mills 2020
Michigan’s diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportion- Wayne County November 6, 2008 1.25 mills 2020
ate advantage to political parties or candidates. Require an appropriation of funds for commission Community College November 6, 2012 1 mill 2022
operations and commissioner compensation. Wayne County RESA November 8, 2016 2 mills 2021
Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ] Wayne County Public August 7, 2018 1 mill 2021
PROPOSAL 18-3 Transportation Authority
A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee vot- School Districts
ing, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas vot- Romulus School District May, 2011 18 mills 2021 (non homestead only)
ing and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution. August, 2012 5.1314 mills 2017 (homestead only)
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote November, 2008 .75 mills 2018
in Michigan to: Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a November 7, 2017 2.5 mills 2026
driver’s license or state-issued personal identification card, unless the person declines. Romulus Community August 7, 2018 3.0 mills 2027
Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2 week period Schools Sinking Fund
prior to an election, up to and including Election Day. Obtain an absent voter ballot without provid- Wayne – Westland May, 2010 18 mills 2025 (non homestead only)
ing a reason. Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting Community Schools February, 2012 1 mill 2022
in a partisan general election. Woodhaven-Brownstown August 5, 2014 18 mills 2023 (non homestead only)
Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ] School District February, 2011 1 mill 2020
The following County proposals will appear on the ballot: Eric R Sabree, Wayne County Treasurer
Dated: October 2, 2018
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROPOSAL Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to
REPLACEMENT OPERATING MILLAGE obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot if you:
This proposal will allow Wayne County Community College District to perpetually levy 2.25 mills for Are unable to attend the polls without assistance;
operating purposes, permanently replacing and combining two separate existing authorizations which Are 60 years of age or older;
would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022. Expect to be absent from your city for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day;
To continue to provide operating funds to the Wayne County Community College District and as a Are in jail, awaiting arraignment or trial;
replacement of existing authority which would otherwise expire in 2020 and 2022, shall the limitation Have been assigned to work as a precinct inspector in a precinct other than where you are
on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Wayne County Community registered;
College District be permanently increased by 2.25 mills ($2.25 per $1,000 of taxable value), begin- Are unable to attend the polls because of religious beliefs.
ning in 2019? It is estimated that 2.25 mills would raise approximately $46,533,830 when first levied Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the
in 2019. Clerk’s Office.
Should this proposal be adopted? YES [ ] NO [ ] Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROPOSAL 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174
REPLACEMENT OPERATING MILLAGE 734-942-7540
This proposal will allow Wayne County Community College District to perpetually levy 2.25 mills for
operating purposes, permanently replacing and combining two separate existing authorizations which Publish: 10-25-18 RM0349 - 102518 5 x 11.03