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August 4, 2020 ballot measures in Michigan
- Primary date: Aug. 4
- Primary type: Open
- Registration deadline(s): July 21
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Early voting starts: June 10 (Michigan permits early voting in the form of in-person absentee voting)
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Aug. 4 (received)
- Voter ID: Photo ID (affidavit option for those without ID)
- Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters in Wayne County decided two propositions to renew property tax levies. Voters in the Detroit Public Schools Community District decided a proposition to renew a non-homestead property tax levy.
In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes Detroit, Michigan. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Local ballot measures, by county
Wayne County
- See also: Wayne County, Michigan ballot measures
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the district to renew for 11 years a property tax levy of $1,800 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value on property except for primary residences to generate an annual estimated $65 million for the district. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the district to renew for 11 years a property tax levy of $1,800 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value on non-homestead property. |
• Wayne County, Michigan, Proposition O, Operating Budget Property Tax Renewal (August 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to renew for 10 years a property tax levy of $95.29 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value to generate an annual estimated $42 million for the county's operations and services. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to renew for 10 years a property tax levy of $95.29 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value, thereby allowing the tax to expire. |
• Wayne County, Michigan, Proposition P, Parks Property Tax Renewal (August 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to renew for four years a property tax levy of $24.59 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value to generate an annual estimated $10.9 million for parks. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to renew for four years a property tax levy of $24.59 per $100,000 in assessed property tax value for parks. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Michigan
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Michigan.
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Poll timesIn Michigan, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Most of the state is observes Eastern Time, while several counties observe Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Michigan, a voter must be a United States citizen and a resident of their city or township for at least 30 days. Voters must be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not be currently serving a sentence in jail or prison.[2] Voters may register to vote online, by mail, or in person at clerk's offices in their county, city, or township, or at a state department branch office 15 days or earlier before an election .[2] Within 14 days of an election and on Election Day, voters can register in person at their local clerk's office by presenting proof of residency documentation.[2] According to the Michigan Secretary of State's website:[2]
Automatic registrationMichigan automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for or update a driver’s license or personal identification card.[4] Online registration
Michigan has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.[4] Same-day registrationMichigan allows same-day voter registration.[4] Residency requirementsMichigan law requires 30 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.[2] Verification of citizenshipMichigan does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[5] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThis page, administered by the Michigan Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsMichigan requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[6] Voters without identification can cast a regular ballot by signing an affidavit.[6] The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2024. Click here for the Michigan Secretary of State page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
Voters can obtain a state identification card at a secretary of state branch office for $10. Voters over the age of 65, voters who are blind, and voters whose driving privileges have been terminated due to a physical or mental disability can obtain an identification card for free. Additionally, voters who can present a reason for having the fee waived may also obtain an ID for free. Visit the Michigan secretary of state’s page or call (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424) for more information.[6] | |||||
See also
- Local ballot measure elections in 2020
- Local property tax on the ballot
- County tax on the ballot
- Local school tax on the ballot
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions: Elections and Voting," accessed April 16, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Michigan Secretary of State, "Registering to Vote," accessed October 7, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 26, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Michigan.gov, "Notice to Voters: Voter Identification Requirement in Effect," accessed October 7, 2024
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