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Michigan 2021 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia covered six local ballot measures in Michigan for voters in three cities on two election dates. Of the six local ballot measures, voters approved four and defeated two.
- On August 3, voters in Detroit rejected Proposal P. Voters in Lansing approved Proposal 1.
- On November 2, voters in Detroit approved Measure E and Proposal R and rejected Proposal S. Voters in Ann Arbor approved Proposal B.
In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered 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. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Election dates
November 2
Voters in Detroit decided on three local ballot measures on November 2, 2021. Voters in Ann Arbor a measure to enact ranked-choice voting for mayor and city council elections when allowed by state law.
Wayne County
- See also: Wayne County, Michigan ballot measures
• Detroit, Michigan, Proposal E, Decriminalization of Entheogenic Plants Measure (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported this ballot initiative to:
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A "no" vote opposed this ballot initiative to declare that police shall treat the possession and use of entheogenic plants by adults as among the lowest law enforcement priorities. |
• Detroit, Michigan, Proposal R, City Reparations Committee Advisory Question (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported creating a city reparations committee tasked with making recommendations for housing and economic development programs for Black Detroit residents. |
A "no" vote opposed creating a city reparations committee tasked with making recommendations for housing and economic development programs for Black Detroit residents. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove language that prohibits an initiative from passing "any ordinance for the appropriation of money," thereby allowing citizen initiatives to propose ordinances that appropriate city funds. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove language that prohibits an initiative from passing "any ordinance for the appropriation of money," thereby maintaining the prohibition on ballot initiatives that appropriate city funds. |
Washtenaw County
• Ann Arbor, Michigan, Proposal B, Ranked-Choice Voting Charter Amendment (November 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting ranked-choice voting (RCV) for mayor and city council elections when state law is changed to allow for RCV. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting ranked-choice voting for mayor and city council elections. |
August 3
Michigan voters in two cities voted on two local ballot measures in two different counties on August 3, 2021.
Ingham County
- See also: Ingham County, Michigan ballot measures
• Lansing, Michigan, Proposal 1, Renewal of Increased Property Tax Limit (August 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing an increase of the city property tax limit to 20.00 mills ($20.00 per $1,000 of assessed value) for five years, thereby allowing the current property tax of 19.44 mills to continue and generating an estimated $2,770,894 in its first year. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing an increase of the city property tax limit to 20.00 mills ($20.00 per $1,000 of assessed value) for five years, thereby allowing the property tax limit to decrease to 18.8658 mills in 2022. |
Wayne County
- See also: Wayne County, Michigan ballot measures
• Detroit, Michigan, Proposal P, Revised City Charter (August 2021): ✖
A "yes" vote supported the adoption of a revised city charter for Detroit that makes changes to policy regarding broadband access, police practices, healthcare, taxes and utilities, and reparations, among other topics. |
A "no" vote opposed the adoption of a revised city charter, leaving Detroit's current charter in place. |
Additional elections
- See also: Michigan elections, 2021
Detroit
August 3, 2021
November 2, 2021
Lansing
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 requirements
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 2021
- Home rule charter on the ballot
- Local property 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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