Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Canvassers were out all day at most voting locations, and said voters had been mainly in support of Dearborn's millage proposals.
Warm weather on Election Day in Dearborn didn't seem to make a difference in the voter turnout as of early afternoon on Tuesday–but it did make conditions more pleasant for canvassers handing out information and talking with residents about the ballot issues at hand. "It's been sort of slow," said Dearborn firefighter Stuart Debrowsky, who was out at Haigh Elementary School (Precincts 40 and 41) to show support for Proposals 1 and 2 with fellow firefighter Matt Rae. Debrowsky and Rae said the location had seen about 100 voters by 1 p.m., and that most of the people they talked to were in support of the proposals to levy 3.5 and 1 mill increases on residents to help with city services and the Dearborn Public Library. "The majority were for …
Monday, November 7, 2011
Voting is a right–but not one always taken advantage of.
Voter turnout is never 100 percent, unfortunately. So, some of you aren't voting. In Dearborn's last November election, the gubernatorial one that made Rick Snyder governor of Michigan, there was a 43 percent voter turnout. And in 2008 with the election of Barack Obama, turnout was closer to 75 percent. However, city elections generally bring in far less, with 2009's turnout coming in around 30 percent. Voter turnout tomorrow, Election Day, may not hit 75 percent, or even 30 percent. In fact, voter turnout is expected to be so low that the city made the decision last month to consolidate several precincts. The big question is: Why? For you non-voters out there: Why don't you vote? And... If I'm one of those non-voters, what would you tell …
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The decision made by the City Clerk's office is expected to save several thousand in labor and supply costs.
Dearborn City Clerk Kathy Buda announced Monday night at the regular City Council meeting that a decision has been made to consolidate several precincts for the Nov. 8 elections due to expected low turnout in targeted areas. The affected areas are Precincts 1 and 2 (McDonald Elementary); 4 and 5 (Oakman Elementary); 8 and 9 (Maples Elementary); 11 and 12 (William Ford Elementary); 15 and 16 (Woodworth Middle School); 20 and 21 (Salina School); and 22 and 23 (St. Joseph Church). Voters in those precincts will not be required to go to different locations, but will notice changes in the set-up of the voting locations. "People should just go to where they normally vote," Buda said. She added that the decision is expected to save around $4,000 …
Monday, October 24, 2011
Everything you need to know to be an informed voter this November in Dearborn.
You already know it's important to get out and vote on Nov. 8. But equally important is knowing what you're voting on, and whom you're voting for. Here's what you need to know when you head to the polls. Proposal 1: Operating Millage The City of Dearborn has cut 35 percent of its non-Police and Fire workforce and reduced spending by $12 million annually. Lower tax revenues will require more reductions and impact services and programs further. An additional 5-year millage will allow Dearborn to maintain core services while permanently reducing operating costs. Shall Section 13.2 of the Dearborn City Charter be amended to temporarily allow the City to levy an additional ad valorem tax up to $3.50 per $1,000 in taxable value (3.5 mills) which…
Jessica Carreras
4:40 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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