november ballot

The Ypsilanti City Council has sent a Charter Amendment ballot initiative to Governor Gretchen Whitmer that would require voter approval for any increases in the police department budget. But it’s still a long way from going before voters in November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Organizers in Ann Arbor who have been working to put the question of switching the city’s energy provider to a publicly owned entity are upping their signature-collecting efforts with the arrival of spring. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

One of the proposed initiatives slated to be on the November ballot in Ypsilanti will need to wait before being sent to Lansing for approval. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight is expected to vote on placing two citizen-sponsored initiatives on the November ballot. They’re the same that were kept off the ballot two years ago due to a missed filing deadline. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Signatures are now in to propose a Michigan constitutional amendment requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Colin Jackson has more.

A coalition of activist groups is asking voters to support limiting certain monetary contributions that might influence local politics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor for Public Power is kicking off its petition drive to create a public utility board. The group looks to collect 6,500 signatures by May in order to get the question on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A divided Ann Arbor School Board has reelected Torchio Feaster as president for another year, but it will be his last. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is suspending his campaign for governor. Instead, he’ll run for Secretary of State. Colin Jackson has more.

Democratic 47th District House Representative Carrie Rheingans is encouraging her local constituents to be politically conscious this election year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.