Garden City, Michigan, Issue Parks Improvement Bond Measure (August 2024)

Garden City Parks Improvement Bond
Election date August 6, 2024
Topic City bonds and City governance
Status Defeated
Type Referral

Garden City Parks Improvement Bond was on the ballot as a referral in Garden City on August 6, 2024. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported issuing $9 million in general obligation bonds and levying a tax to repay the bonds at a rate of $477 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund improvements to city parks and recreational facilities.

A "no" vote opposed issuing $9 million in general obligation bonds and levying a tax to repay the bonds at a rate of $477 per $100,000 of assessed property value to fund improvements to city parks and recreational facilities.

Election results

Garden City Parks Improvement Bond
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		1,977	48.72%
No		2,081	51.28%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Parks Improvement Bond was as follows:

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Shall the City of Garden City, County of Wayne, Michigan, borrow the principal sum of not to exceed Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, payable in not to exceed eight (8) years from the date of issuance of each series, for the purpose of paying the cost to improve any or all of the city parks and recreational facilities, together with necessary rights-of-way, appurtenances and attachments thereto?

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Path to the ballot

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Garden City.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Michigan

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Michigan.

How to vote in Michigan

Poll times

In 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.

Registration

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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.

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 .

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. According to the Michigan Secretary of State's website:

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Proof of residency is official documentation (paper or digital) that lists a voter’s current name and address. When registering to vote within 14 days of an election, voters must present one form of proof of residency in person at a local clerk’s office. Proof of residency examples include: Michigan driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. Passport A utility bill Insurance documents (health, car, home, etc.) A bank or credit card statement Financial aid or school enrollment documents A lease agreement A paycheck or other government check Other government document

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Automatic registration

Michigan automatically registers eligible individuals to vote when they apply for or update a driver’s license or personal identification card.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Michigan has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Michigan allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Michigan law requires 30 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Michigan 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. 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. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. 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 registration

This page, administered by the Michigan Department of State, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Michigan requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Michigan Secretary of State page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

• Michigan driver’s license (may be expired)
• Michigan personal identification card
• Driver’s license or personal ID card issued by another state
• Federal, state, or local government-issued photo ID
• U.S. passport
• Military photo ID
• Photo ID from an educational institution
• Tribal identification card with photo.

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.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2024
• City bonds on the ballot

Michigan

• Michigan 2024 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Michigan
• Garden City, Michigan

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