november ballot

Election days can be stressful for candidates and those who have a vested interest in the outcome of a particular ballot issue. It can also be stressful for election workers who have a huge job and a short time to finish it. Well before elections, there is a rather impressive preparation process, months in the making. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Washtenaw County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Lawrence Kestenbaum, about the lead up to Tuesday's election and the preparations already underway for November.

The Saline City Council on Monday placed measures on the November ballot. It includes a renewal of the Road Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Milan is holding a primary election on Tuesday. The biggest race is the mayoral primary, where two of three candidates move on to November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District’s Board of Education has adopted a resolution to include a millage proposal on the November ballot. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

There were very few problems that popped up during last week’s election in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor had four ballot proposals to decide in the general election. Two passed. Two failed. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the results and his perspective on what the decisions mean to the city.

Washtenaw County has elected its next Water Resources Commissioner. Evan Pratt decided against running for re-election after serving four terms. Former Saline Mayor and State Representative Gretchen Driskell won the race. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the priorities and challenges of the new job.

Washtenaw County put four millage questions before voters in the general election. All of passed by wide margins. Voters also reelected all nine democrat commissioners, including Yousef Rabhi. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Rabhi after a long election night to discuss these matters.

Ann Arbor Democrat Debbie Dingell easily won another term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Yet, she felt somewhat of a loss when Former President Donald Trump won a second term in office. Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the concerns, and hopes, about the future.

Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.