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WAYNE

Lawsuits chief's job and Hughes claims that
Nocerini altered the evaluation criteria to
favor Strong. Special
FROM PAGE 2 Attorneys for the city have filed a remembrance
motion asking for the right to appeal that
against the city, Nocerini and other offi- ruling, Peters said. Members of the Wayne City
Council and Mayor John
cials in Wayne County Circuit Court. City attorneys have also attempted Rhaesa presented a formal
Hughes alleges in his lawsuit that unsuccessfully to prevent the disclosure of photograph of the first city ther-
Nocerini interfered with the promotion of the independent report regarding apy dog, Zeke, to Police Chief
Police Chief Ryan Strong to his current Nocerini's conduct as an exhibit in an Ryan Strong. The golden
rank and that she personally circumvent- ongoing lawsuit filed by Blackwell. In this retriever died earlier this month
ed the announced hiring procedures by suit, Blackwell has sued Nocerini, Strong after a short battle with cancer.
using the arrest of city resident Mark and Wayne Police Det. Lt. Finley Carter, The photo is to be displayed at
Blackwell as a moving inducement for pro- among others, claiming police were instru- police headquarters to “honor
motion to the chief's position. Blackwell mental in having him falsely charged with his life and service.” Strong
was a public critic of Nocerini at city coun- misdemeanor offenses of stalking and dis- personally funded the pur-
chase and training of Zeke.
cil meetings and demanded her termina- turbing the peace. He was subsequently
tion following the Hurford workplace cleared of all charges in district court. His
report findings. attorney alleges that Blackwell was
Attorneys for the city attempted to charged with the crimes as retaliation for NOTICE OF ELECTION
thwart those allegations and others in his public criticism of Nocerini and that CITY OF ROMULUS, COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN
Hughes' lawsuit and filed to have his both his First and Fourteenth Amendment TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 - STATE GENERAL ELECTION
claims dismissed, but on May 9, a magis- rights were violated by the defendants.
trate rejected the city arguments and In a Sept. 23 ruling, U.S. District Court TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS:
found both legal and factual support for Judge Shalina Kumar denied the city NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
Hughes' claims. On May 25, U.S. District request to strike the Hurford Report from ROMULUS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022. POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Court Judge Steven Murphy also denied Blackwell's suit. Her ruling established
the city motion to dismiss the officer's suit. both the non-confidential nature of the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ballot:
Peters also filed a legal brief on Hughes' report paid for with public funds and the Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Representative in Congress (District
behalf with the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of right of the public to know the contents, 13), State Senator (District 4), Representative in State Legislature (District 26) for Precincts
Appeals on Aug. 22. The city legal brief in Peters said. 1,3,5,6,7,8,9, & 10, Representative in State Legislature (District 29) for Precincts 2 & 4,
Representative in State Legislature (District 31) for Precincts 11 & 12, State Board of Education
response was due Oct. 21, and then the “This ruling also effectively destroys Member, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, County
case will be scheduled for arguments, the city's case against Anthony Miller as Executive, County Sheriff (Partial Term Ending 12/31/2024), County Commissioner (District 11),
Peters said. there can be no unauthorized publication Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals - 1st Division (Incumbent Position), Judge of
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge John of the report,” Peters said. He added the Court of Appeals - 1st Division (Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending 01/01/2027), Judge of
A. Murphy on Sept. 15 also denied the city outcome of all the lawsuits is unknown. Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit (Incumbent Position), Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit (Non-
Incumbent Position), Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit (Incumbent Position Partial Term Ending
motion to dismiss Hughes' claims for “The city's radio silence about the 01/01/2027), Judge of Circuit Court - 3rd Circuit (New Judgeship 6 Year Term), Judge of Probate
breach of implied contract and tortious developments, their relentless campaigns Court (Incumbent Position), Judge of Probate Court (Non-Incumbent Position), Judge of District
interference by Nocerini in the promotion to prevent city officials from being Court - 34th District (Incumbent Position), Board Members Romulus Community School District for
process, noting, among other points that, deposed under oath and their now failed Precincts 1,2,3,4R,5,7,8,9,10,11,12, Board Members Woodhaven-Brownstown School District for
“Non-reliance on a paid-for assessment efforts to keep the Hurford report from the Precinct 4WB, Board Members Wayne-Westland Community School District for Precinct 6
bears the risk of possibly appearing to mis- very people who paid for it suggests that NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that following proposals will appear on the ballot:
use government funds.” The city had con- they are their first priority, not the citizens
tracted with an outside law enforcement of Wayne,” Peters said. PROPOSAL 22-1
personnel recruitment and testing agency Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa declined to A proposal to amend the state constitution to require annual public financial disclosure
to determine the top candidate for the comment on the ongoing lawsuits. reports by legislators and other state officers and change state legislator term
limit to 12 total years in legislature
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
Require members of legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney gen-
eral file annual public financial disclosure reports after 2023, include assets, liabilities, income
sources, future employment agreement, gifts, travel reimbursements, and positions held in organi-
zations except religious, social, and political organizations; Require legislature implement but not
limit or restrict reporting requirements; and Replace current term limits for state representatives and
state senators with a 12-year total limit in any combination between house and senate, except a per-
son elected to senate in 2022 may be elected the number of times allowed when that person became
a candidate.
Should this proposal be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No
PROPOSAL 22-2
A Proposal to amend the state constitution to add provisions regarding elections.
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
Recognized fundamental right to vote without harassing conduct; Require military or overseas bal-
lots to be counted if postmarked by election day; Provide voter right to verify identity with photo ID
or signed statement; Provide voter right to single application to vote absentee in all elections;
Require state-funded absentee-ballot drop boxes, and postage for absentee applications and ballots;
Provide that only election officials may conduct post-election audits; Require nine days of early in-
person voting; Allow donations to fund elections, which must be disclosed; and Require canvass
boards certify elections results based only on the official records of votes cast.
Should this proposal be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No

PROPOSAL 22-3
A Proposal to amend the state constitution to establish new individual right to reproductive
freedom, including right to make all decisions about pregnancy and abortion; allow state to
regulate abortion in some cases; and forbid prosecute of individuals exercising established
rights
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
Establish new individual right to reproductive freedom, including right to make and carry out all
decisions about pregnancy, such as prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, sterili-
zation, abortion, miscarriage management and infertility; Allow state to regulate abortion after fetal
viability, but not prohibit if medically needed to protect a patient's life or physical or mental health;
Forbid state discrimination in enforcement of this right; prohibit prosecution of an individual, or a
person helping a pregnant individual for exercising rights established by this amendment; and
Invalidate state laws conflicting with this amendment.
Should this amendment be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No

WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MILLAGE
If approved, this proposal will renew the 0.9949 Mill levied by the Wayne County Transit
Authority for the years 2022 through 2025 and will allow continued support to the Suburban
Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) for a public transportation system serv-
ing the elderly, disabled, and general public of Wayne County. For the purpose of providing funds
in support of public transportation serving the elderly, disabled, and general public, shall 0.9949
Mill on all taxable property located within the Wayne County Transit Authority area, be imposed
for a period of four (4) years, being years 2022 through 2025? Based on the known taxable value
of $20,303,162,481 from the current 2022 tax year, this millage would raise approximately
$20,199,616.35 in the first year. [ ] Yes [ ] No

WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
(For Precinct 6 Only)
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Wayne-
Westland Community Schools, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of educa-
tion be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a
period of 10 years, 2023 to 2032, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate
for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements,
for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and other purposes authorized by law; the estimate
of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2023 is
approximately $2,205,858?
[ ] Yes [ ] No

All electors who are registered with the City of Romulus Clerk are eligible to vote at this election.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available on audio
tape and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be
made by contacting the Romulus Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are acces-
sible for voters with disabilities.
1, 7 & 10 Romulus Middle School, 37300 Wick Road
2 & 4 Halecreek Elementary School, 16200 Harrison Road
3, 8, & 9 Romulus Elementary School, 32200 Beverly Road
5 Romulus Senior Center, 36525 Bibbins Street
6 West Village Estates, 7040 Shawnee Drive
11 Barth Elementary School, 38207 Barth Road
12 Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road
(All located in Romulus, MI)
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may obtain an application for
an absentee voter ballot by visiting or contacting the Romulus City Clerk's Office at Romulus
City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, (734) 942-7540,
elections@romulusgov.com.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, MiPMC, CMC
City Clerk
City of Romulus
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