Public notice: Manchester Township

Manchester Township Hall

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE

ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified electors of Manchester Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at your office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency.   Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is October 21, 2024.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency at your clerk’s office. (MCL 168.492) Manchester Township:

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL:275 S. Macomb St.

• Regular business hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Saturday November 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday November 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Election Day, Tuesday November 5, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please take notice that Manchester Township will be voting on the following millage renewal proposals listed below

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MILLAGE RENEWAL

FIRE EQUIPMENT MILLAGE

Shall the previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Manchester Township, of 0.15 mills ($0.15 per $1,000 of taxable value), reduced to 0.1467 mills ($0.1467 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 0.15 mills ($0.15 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for five (5) years, 2025 through 2029 inclusive, for the purchasing of fire and rescue equipment and providing fire services for Manchester Township, raising an estimated $27,202.28 in the first year the millage is levied.

MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP MILLAGE RENEWAL

ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE

Shall the previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Manchester Township, of 0.35 mills ($0.35 per $1,000 of Taxable value), reduced to 0.3427 mills ($0.3427 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 0.35 mills ($0.35 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for five (5) years, 2025 through 2029 inclusive, for the improvement, repair, and maintenance of roads located within Manchester Township, raising an estimated $63,471.98 in the first year the millage is levied.

Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the Manchester Township Clerk’s office, 275 S. Macomb St., Manchester, MI 48158.

A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the clerk’s office.

Danell Proctor, Manchester Township Clerk

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.