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Presidential Primary Election - February 28, 2012

Presidential Primary Election - February 28, 2012

Michigan’s lawmakers have amended the State’s Election Law to require a statewide presidential primary election on the February 28, 2012. The law calls for separate ballots to be printed for Republican candidates and for Democratic candidates, just as was done in January 2008.

Choosing Your Ballot

Voters must choose, in writing, which type of ballot they wish to vote. This will be done on the Application to Vote.  If you are physically voting in your precinct on election day:

Please note:

  • You do not need to be a member of a political party to vote in this election.
  • By making this selection you are not joining a party. You are only declaring which primary you would like to vote in for this election.
  • If you do not make a selection you will not be given a ballot.
  • You cannot request both ballots
  • The amendment to the Election Law requires that the information on which ballot a voter chooses to be made available to the public for 22 months following the election. At the end of the 22 months the information will be destroyed.

 

Ferndale Schools Bond Proposal

Voters will also be voting on the proposed bond issue for Ferndale Schools. The proposal will be on both the Republican and the Democratic ballots. Voters will also have a 3rd choice – to vote a ballot that only contains the school bond proposal.

Ferndale Public Schools
School Building and Site Bond Proposal

Shall the Ferndale Public Schools, County of Oakland, State of Michigan borrow the sum of not to exceed Twenty-Two Million Eight Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($22,825,000) Dollars and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) years, for the purpose of defraying the costs of:

remodeling, equipping and reequipping, furnishing and refurnishing school buildings or parts of those facilities, including mechanical upgrades; asbestos removal; additional lighting; improvements to the high school auditorium and stage, and to the pools; and safety and security upgrades;

preparing, developing and improving school sites, or parts of or additions to sites, including parking lots and drives, playgrounds, structures, or other facilities;

acquiring and installing technology and equipping or reequipping school buildings for technology, including installation of technology infrastructure and upgrading existing hardware?

The estimated millage that will be levied for the proposed bonds in the first year that the levy is authorized Is zero (0.00) mills, and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire the debt over the term of the bonds is approximately Four and 52/100 (4.52) mills. It is not expected that the School District will be required to levy more than the seven (7) mills for debt retirement purposes that it currently levies but the amount of the tax levy may decrease more slowly and/or be levied for a longer period of time as a result of the issuance of these bonds. If the School District borrows from the State to pay debt service on the bonds of this issue, the School District may be required to continue to levy mills beyond term of the bonds to repay the State.

(UNDER STATE LAW, BOND PROCEEDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PAY TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR COSTS OR OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING EXPENSES.)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register to vote? 
Registrations are taken at the Clerk's Office during regular business hours.  You also register to vote at any Secretary of State Office in Michigan.

How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
There is an application process to obtain an absentee ballot.  Applications are available on line or by calling City Hall at (248) 541-2900. Qualifications for requesting an absentee ballot are:  60 years or older; unable to vote without assistance at the polls; expecting to be out of town on election day; in jail awaiting arraignment; unable to attend the polls due to religion; appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your voting precinct.

MAIL TO:
Amy Allison, City Clerk
City of Pleasant Ridge
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069

OR FAX:
(248) 541-2504

Your ballot will be mailed to any address you request the day we receive your signed application.

As you may be aware, the law no longer allows Clerk’s to automatically mail absentee ballot applications to everyone 60 years and older. Therefore, if you would like to automatically receive an application, please call the Clerk’s office to be on the list at (248) 541-2900.

What identification do I need to show at the polls?

New Voter Identification Requirement in Effect

Due to a recent court ruling every Michigan voter who offers to vote in the polls must comply with the requirement by showing picture identification or signing an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification.  (See MCL 158.523 for picture identification requirement)

Voters with picture identification:
Voters can satisy the picture identification requirement by showing a Michigan driver's license or a Michigan personal identification card.

Voters who do not possess either document may show any of the following forms of picture identification as long as they are current:

  • Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state.
  • Federal or State government issued photo identification.
  • U.S. Passport
  • Military identification card with photo.
  • Student identification with photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Tribal identification card with photo.

Voters without picture identification:
Michigan election law anticipates that not all voters will have picture identification.  Voters who do not bring picture identification to the polls or do not possess picture identification can vote like any other voter by signing an affidavit.

Questions regarding the picture identification requirement can be directed to the City Clerk.


For more election related FAQs and information, please visit Michigan Department of State

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Election Information

February 28, 2012 – Closed Presidential Primary 

  • The State mandates that a voter must choose a Republican or Democrat Ballot.  Absentee ballot APPLICATIONS will be mailed to voters on the Permanent Absentee Voter list in early December 2011. 
  • Last day to register to vote for Presidential Primary is January 30, 2012. 

August 7, 2012 – State Primary Election 

  • Absentee ballot APPLICATIONS will be mailed to voters on the Absentee Voter list for the State Primary and General Election in May 2012. 
  • Last day to register to vote for State Primary is July 9, 2012.

November 6, 2012 – General Election

  • Absentee ballot APPLICATIONS will be mailed in May 2012 as a dual application with the August 7, 2012 State Primary Election. 
  • Last Day to register to vote for the General Election is October 9, 2012.

Important:

Please remember that you must complete an application for each election to receive an absentee ballot.  Please include a phone number on your application.  This assists our office in contacting you if there is a problem.  WE DO NOT GIVE OUT PHONE NUMBERS.

If you have any questions please, don’t hesitate to contact the Clerk’s Office at (248) 541-2900

   

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