State General Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Kent County, Michigan East
MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTER BALLOT State General Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Kent County, Michigan East Grand Rapids City Ward 2 Precinct 4 PARTISAN SECTION LEGISLATIVE STATE BOARD JUDICIAL STATE STATE SENATOR TRUSTEE OF MICHIGAN STATE JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT 29th DISTRICT UNIVERSITY 17TH CIRCUIT COURT GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT Vote for not more than 1 Vote for not more than 2 Non-Incumbent Position GOVERNOR 6 Year Term Vote for not more than 1 Chris Afendoulis Dave Dutch Republican Republican Vote for not more than 2 Bill Schuette Curt Benson Lisa Posthumus Lyons Winnie Brinks Mike Miller Republican Democratic Republican Alida Bryant Gretchen Whitmer Robert VanNoller Brianna T. Scott Christina Elmore Garlin D. Gilchrist II Libertarian Democratic Scott A. Noto Democratic Louis Palus Kelly Charron Tebay Bill Gelineau Working Class Democratic Angelique Chaiser Thomas Bruce Campbell Libertarian Libertarian JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT Todd Schleiger REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE Tim Orzechowski LEGISLATURE Libertarian 17TH CIRCUIT COURT Earl P. Lackie Incumbent Position U.S. Taxpayers 73rd DISTRICT Janet M. Sanger Vote for not more than 1 6 Year Term Jennifer V. Kurland U.S. Taxpayers Vote for not more than 2 Charin H. Davenport Lynn Afendoulis John Paul Sanger Republican Mark A. Trusock Green U.S. Taxpayers Judge of Circuit Court Keith Butkovich Bill Saxton Aaron Mariasy Formerly: FORMERLY: WILLIAM Christopher P. Yates Raymond Warner Green Judge of Circuit Court Natural Law FRETTS-SAXTON Democratic Bridgette R. Abraham-Guzman Natural Law
SECRETARY OF STATE STATE BOARD Vote for not more than 1 JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT Mary Treder Lang MEMBER OF THE STATE BOARD OF KENT COUNTY PROBATE COURT Republican EDUCATION GOVERNOR OF WAYNE STATE Incumbent Position Jocelyn Benson Vote for not more than 2 UNIVERSITY 6 Year Term Vote for not more than 2 Vote for not more than 2 Democratic Tami Carlone Gregory Scott Stempfle Republican Diane Dunaskiss Patricia D. Gardner Republican Judge of Probate Court Libertarian Richard Zeile Robert Gale Republican David Nicholson G. Patrick Hillary Republican Judge of Probate Court U.S. Taxpayers Judith P. Pritchett Democratic Bryan C. Barnhill Democratic Tiffany Tilley ATTORNEY GENERAL Democratic Anil Kumar Democratic Vote for not more than 1 Scotty Boman COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tom Leonard Libertarian Jon Elgas Republican Libertarian COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF John J. Tatar TRUSTEES MEMBER Dana Nessel Libertarian John T. Hargenrader Libertarian GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY Democratic Karen Adams COLLEGE Lisa Lane Gioia U.S. Taxpayers Christine C. Schwartz Vote for not more than 2 U.S. Taxpayers Libertarian Douglas Levesque Kathy Crosby Marc Joseph Sosnowski Gerald T. Van Sickle U.S. Taxpayers Carlos Sanchez U.S. Taxpayers U.S. Taxpayers Sherry A. Wells Sheryl Siegel Chris Graveline Green Troy Williams No Party Affiliation Mary Anne Hering Working Class Logan R. Smith COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL Working Class COUNTY COMMISSIONER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT UNITED STATES SENATOR 19th DISTRICT Vote for not more than 1 Vote for not more than 1 BOARD MEMBER John James Laurel Abraham EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC Republican REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF Republican SCHOOLS Debbie Stabenow MICHIGAN Phil Skaggs 4 Year Term Democratic Vote for not more than 2 Democratic Vote for not more than 3 George E. Huffman III Andrea Fischer Newman Brian Coles U.S. Taxpayers Republican Mike Reid Marcia Squier Andrew Richner NONPARTISAN SECTION Natalie Waring Bernecker Green Republican JUDICIAL Janice P. Yates John Howard Wilhelm Jordan Acker Natural Law Democratic JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT Paul Brown 8 Year Term Democratic Vote for not more than 2 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS James Lewis Hudler Samuel Bagenstos 3rd DISTRICT Libertarian Megan Kathleen Cavanagh Vote for not more than 1 John Jascob Elizabeth T. Clement Justin Amash Libertarian Justice of Supreme Court Republican Joe Sanger Doug Dern Cathy Albro U.S. Taxpayers Kerry Lee Morgan Democratic Crystal Van Sickle Ted Gerrard Kurtis T. Wilder U.S. Taxpayers Justice of Supreme Court U.S. Taxpayers Kevin A. Graves Green Marge Katchmark Sallows Natural Law JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS COURT OF APPEALS DISTRICT 3 Incumbent Position 6 Year Term Vote for not more than 2 Jane Marie Beckering Judge of Court of Appeals Douglas B. Shapiro Judge of Court of Appeals
Ballot Page 1 MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTER BALLOT State General Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Kent County, Michigan East Grand Rapids City Ward 2 Precinct 4 PROPOSAL SECTION STATE PROPOSALS
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A proposed initiated law to authorize and legalize possession, use and cultivation of marijuana products by individuals who are at least 21 years of age and older, and commercial sales of marijuana through state-licensed retailers
This proposal would:
· Allow individuals 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana and marijuana-infused edibles, and grow up to 12 marijuana plants for personal consumption.
· Impose a 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept at residences and require amounts over 2.5 ounces be secured in locked containers.
· Create a state licensing system for marijuana businesses and allow municipalities to ban or restrict them.
· Permit retail sales of marijuana and edibles subject to a 10% tax, dedicated to implementation costs, clinical trials, schools, roads, and municipalities where marijuana businesses are located.
· Change several current violations from crimes to civil infractions.
Should this proposal be adopted?
Yes No
Ballot Page 2 MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTER BALLOT State General Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Kent County, Michigan East Grand Rapids City Ward 2 Precinct 4 18-2
A proposed constitutional amendment to establish a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years
This proposed constitutional amendment would:
· Create a commission of 13 registered voters randomly selected by the Secretary of State:
- 4 each who self-identify as affiliated with the 2 major political parties; and
- 5 who self-identify as unaffiliated with major political parties
· Prohibit partisan officeholders and candidates, their employees, certain relatives, and lobbyists from serving as commissioners
· Establish new redistricting criteria including geographically compact and contiguous districts of equal population, reflecting Michigan's diverse population and communities of interest. Districts shall not provide disproportionate advantage to political parties or candidates.
· Require an appropriation of funds for commission operations and commissioner compensation.
Should this proposal be adopted?
Yes No
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A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and post-election audits to the Michigan Constitution
This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to:
· Become automatically registered to vote when applying for, updating or renewing a driver's license or state- issued personal identification card, unless the person declines.
· Simultaneously register to vote with proof of residency and obtain a ballot during the 2-week period prior to an election, up to and including Election Day.
· Obtain an absent voter ballot without providing a reason.
· Cast a straight-ticket vote for all candidates of a particular political party when voting in a partisan general election.
Should this proposal be adopted?
Yes No
Ballot Page 3 MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTER BALLOT State General Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Kent County, Michigan East Grand Rapids City Ward 2 Precinct 4 COUNTY PROPOSALS
Kent County Ready By Five Early Childhood Proposal
Shall Kent County levy .25 of one mill which is equal to 25 cents per $1,000 of the taxable value on all real and personal property subject to taxation for the period 2018 through 2024 inclusive for the purpose of providing planning, evaluating, and providing early childhood development services to persons up to age 5 and their parents? The amount raised by the levy in the first calendar year is estimated at $5,702,887
In Kent County there are local authorities that capture and use, for authorized purposes, tax increment revenues from property taxes levied by the County. Such capture would include a portion of the millage levy. The total amount of captured tax increment revenue from such millage in the first calendar year of the levy is an estimated $243,962. Tax increment authorities in Kent County include the following.
Ada Township—Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityBowne Township - Alto Downtown Development AuthorityByron Township—Downtown Development Authority, Corridor Improvement AuthorityCascade Charter Township - Downtown Development AuthorityCedar Springs, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Local Development Finance AuthorityGrand Rapids, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Monroe North-Tax Increment Finance Authority, Smart Zone Local Development Finance Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Authority, Corridor Improvement AuthorityGrandville, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityKent City, Village of - Downtown Development AuthorityKentwood, City of - Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityLowell, City of - Downtown Development AuthorityRockford, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment AuthoritySparta, Village of - Downtown Development AuthorityWalker, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityWyoming, City of - Downtown Development Authority, Local Development Finance Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Yes No
Ballot Page 4 VOTER CERTIFICATE This certificate must be signed and enclosed with your ballot.
I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury, that I am:
(1) A member of the Uniformed Services or merchant marine on active duty; or an eligible spouse or dependent of such a member; or, a U.S. citizen temporarily residing outside the U.S., or, other U.S. citizen residing outside the U.S.; and
(2) I am a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age (or will be by the date of the election), and I am eligible to vote in the requested jurisdiction; and
(3) I have not been convicted of a felony, or other disqualifying offense, or been adjudicated mentally incompetent, or, if so, my voting rights have been reinstated; and
(4) I am not registered, requesting a ballot, or voting in any other jurisdiction in the U.S., except the jurisdiction cited in this voting form.
In voting, I have marked and sealed my ballot in private and have not allowed any person to observe the marking of the ballot, except for those authorized to assist voters under State or Federal law. I have not been influenced.
My signature and date below indicate when I completed this document.
The information on this form is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that a material misstatement of fact in completion of this document may constitute grounds for a conviction of perjury.
I further acknowledge that by choosing to receive my absentee ballot through an electronic transmission I am voluntarily waiving my right to a secret ballot.
Signed:______Date:______/______/______
Printed Name:______
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TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF VOTER IS ASSISTED IN VOTING BY ANOTHER PERSON
I assisted the above named absent voter who is disabled or otherwise unable to mark the ballot in marking his or her absent voter ballot pursuant to his or her directions. The absent voter ballot was inserted in the return envelope without being exhibited to any other person.
______Signature of Person Assisting Voter Printed Name of Person Assisting Voter
______Street Address or R.R. City, Township or Village
A PERSON WHO ASSISTS AN ABSENT VOTER AND WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF A FELONY.
2018
Instructions for absent uniformed services and overseas voters receiving an absentee ballot by e-Mail or fax
Complete the following steps:
1. You may mark your votes on the ballot in one of two ways:
1) If you received the ballot by email, you may click on the oval or space to the right of the candidate name or to the right of “Yes or No” on proposals. Print the ballot and the certificate sent with the ballot on paper that is at least 8 ½” x 11” in size. 2) Print the ballot and the certificate sent with the ballot on paper that is at least 8 ½” x 11” in size. (This step is not necessary if you received your ballot by fax.) Mark your votes on the printed ballot.
2. Mark your votes on the printed ballot. Before marking your ballot, carefully read the voting instructions provided below.
3. Read the certificate sent with the ballot. After reading the certificate, sign and date the certificate where indicated.
4. If you are disabled or otherwise unable to mark the ballot and require assistance in voting the ballot, have the person who assisted you complete the section in the certificate entitled “TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF VOTER IS ASSISTED IN VOTING BY ANOTHER PERSON.”
5. Fold the ballot to conceal your votes.
6. Place the folded ballot and the signed certificate in an envelope and securely seal the envelope. If you do not enclose the signed certificate with your ballot, your ballot will not be counted.
7. Write your name and return address on the outside of the sealed envelope. Print “OFFICIAL ABSENT VOTER’S BALLOT” beneath your return address. Be sure to enclose the signed certificate in the envelope with your voted ballot.
8. Address the envelope to the clerk, place the necessary postage on the envelope and deposit the envelope in the United States mail or with another public postal service, express mail service, parcel post service, or common carrier. If you are outside of the United States, write “USA” below the clerk’s address. Mail your ballot as soon as possible to ensure that it arrives in time to be counted!
The ballot must reach the clerk or an authorized assistant of the clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on election day. An absent voter ballot received by the clerk or assistant of the clerk after the close of the polls 8:00 p.m. on election day will not be counted.
-- IMPORTANT NOTE --
The ballot and signed certificate cannot be returned to the clerk by e-mail or fax.
A voted ballot that is returned to the clerk by e-mail or fax will not be counted.
2018
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTE: Completely darken the oval opposite each choice. Any type of pen or pencil may be used to mark your choices. If you received the ballot by email, you may also simply click on the oval or space to the right of the candidate name or to the right of the “Yes” or “No” on proposals.
PARTISAN SECTION: To vote the partisan section of the ballot, you may cast a "mixed ticket."
Mixed Ticket: Vote for the individual candidates of your choice in each office.
NONPARTISAN and PROPOSAL SECTIONS of the ballot (if any) must be voted separately. If proposals appear on the ballot, the proposals must be voted by casting a “Yes” vote or a “No” vote on each question.
DO NOT vote for more candidates than indicated under each office title.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, write or place the name of that candidate in the blank space provided and completely darken the voting target area. Do not cast a write-in vote for a candidate whose name is already printed on the ballot for that office.
WARNING
All the following actions are violations of the Michigan election law and are illegal in the State of Michigan:
1. To vote an absent voter ballot at a meeting or gathering at which other people are voting absent voter ballots.
2. For a person who is assisting an absent voter in marking the ballot to suggest or in any manner attempt to influence the absent voter on how he or she should vote.
3. For a person who is present and knows that a person is voting an absent voter ballot to suggest or in any manner attempt to influence the absent voter on how he or she should vote.
4. For a person other than the absent voter or a person whose job it is to handle mail before, during, or after being transported by a public postal service, express mail service, parcel post service, or common carrier, but only during the normal course of his or her employment to be in possession of a voted or unvoted absent voter ballot.