2016 General Election LWVOA Voter Guide
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League of Women Voters Oakland Area with the League of Woman Voters Troy and the League of Women Voters of Michigan VOTER GUIDE for residents of OAKLAND COUNTY 2016 GENERAL Election Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information about election contests is also available online at the League of Women Voters Oakland Area INDEX website: LWVOA.org. This website links to federal Partisan Candidates: and state election information at lwvmi.org. US President/Vice-President .....................................4-5 US Representative Districts 8, 9, 11, 14 .................6-13 On the PARTISAN SECTION of the ballot, State Representative ..............................................12-23 you may vote for all candidates of any one party Districts 26, 27, 29, 35, 37, 38, OR you may vote for candidates from 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51 different parties in different races. State Board of Education .......................................24-25 In any case, be sure to University of Michigan Regents ............................26-27 ALSO VOTE the NONPARTISAN Michigan State University Trustees .....................27-28 Wayne State University Governors ......................28-29 and PROPOSAL SECTIONS of the ballot. County Officers .......................................................30-33 County Commissioner Districts 1-21 ....................33-40 The League of Women Voters Townships ...............................................................41-42 would like to thank Non-Partisan Candidates: Michigan Supreme Court .......................................42-43 Michigan Appeals Court .............................................43 LWV Education Fund Circuit Court .................................................................43 Probate Court ...............................................................44 & Its Contributors District Courts .........................................................44-46 for their major financial support Oakland Community College .................................47-49 Cities, Villages, and Library Boards .....................49-50 in producing this Voter Guide School Districts .......................................................50-72 District Library .............................................................72 Ballot Proposals: Local – Townships, Cities, Villages, Schools .....................................................73-75 ©2016 Prepared by the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® Oakland Area 725 S. Adams Road, Suite L-144, Birmingham MI 48009 MAPS for Districts: .......................................................3 Published by the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® Education Fund. Page 2 2016 Voter Guide League of Women Voters About This Voter Guide The League of Women Voters contacted candidates for biographical information and answers to questions on issues. The answers are printed as submitted and have not been edited, except for necessary cutting when replies exceeded the stated word limitations. When a candidate exceeded the word limit, the answer is ended with an ellipsis (….). Spelling and grammar were not corrected. When a candidate did not reply by the required date for publication, the words “DID NOT RESPOND IN TIME FOR INCLUSION” appear by the candidate’s name. Publication of statements and opinions of candidates is solely in the interest of public service and is, in no way, to be construed as an endorsement by the League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters takes no responsibility for any of the views or facts stated by the candidates. League of Women Voters Oakland Area Join us in making our communities FAIR, VIBRANT and STRONG. About The League Oakland Area President: Jerry Burden of Women Voters (248) 594-6602 The League of Women Voters is a national, nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It neither supports nor opposes Troy President: any political party or candidate. Pam Brady The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to (248) 689-2310 civic improvement. Join the League and be directly involved in shaping the important issues in our community. LWV of Michigan President: Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. With more than 94 Judy Karandjeff years of experience and 850 local and state affiliates in all 50 states, the League is one of America’s most trusted grassroots organizations. (517) 484-5383 We rely on dues and donations to support our Voter Service Programs. Tax-deductible contributions to continue this nonpartisan service are welcomed by the League. Please send your check made payable to LWV Ed Fund to: League of Women Voters Education Fund c/o LWV Oakland Area 725 S. Adams Road, Suite L-144 Birmingham MI 48009 Call us at: 248-594-6602 • Email us at: [email protected] Visit our Web site: LWVOA.ORG League of Women Voters 2016 Voter Guide Page 3 ABSENTEE VOTER BALLOTS Who Can Apply? Registered Voters who are in one of the following categories: • Age 60 years or older • Unable to vote without assistance at the polls • Expecting to be out of town on election day • In jail awaiting arraignment or trial • Unable to go to polls due to religious reasons • Election worker in a precinct other than yours A person who has registered to vote by mail must either vote in person in the first election in which he or she par- ticipates, or, if an absentee ballot is necessary, application must be made in person at the City or Township Clerk’s office. The restriction does not apply to overseas voters, voters who are handicapped or voters who are 60 years or older. Where and When? Apply to your Township or City Clerk by mail or in person by 2 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016. Emergency requests may be made until 4 p.m. on the elec- tion day Tuesday, November 8, 2016. What is the Return Deadline? By 8 p.m. on election day. Persons qualified to vote by absentee ballot may vote in person at the Clerk’s office until 4 p.m. on the day preced- ing the election. For more information, call your City or Township Clerk. Page 4 2016 Voter Guide League of Women Voters President/Vice President of the United States - 4 Year Term - Vote for One (1) pair Duties: The President is the head of state of the United States of America and is the Chief Executive Officer and is the Commander in Chief of all military forces. The powers of the President are described in the Constitution and federal law. The President appoints the members of the Cabinet, ambassadors to other nations and the United Nations, Supreme Court Justices and federal judges, subject to Senate approval. The President, along with the Cabinet and its agencies, is responsible for carrying out and enforcing the laws of the United States. The President may also recommend legislation to the United States Congress. Limit of two terms. Base Salary: $400,000 per year. Biographical Info Personal Statement: Top Three Goals What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the U.S.? DONALD TRUMP, Republican Personal Statement: The government of the Top Three Goals: Secure our nation by re- I have proposed tax, trade, energy and US should be focused on serving the people storing our leadership in the world; restore immigration reforms that will bring trillions Vice-Presidential Running Mate: Michael of this great nation, not special interests. economic growth thru tax, trade, immigra- of dollars and millions of jobs back to R. Pence The government now rules rather than tion, & energy reform; restore Constitution- the United States. Through immigration Website: http://www.donaldjtrump.com/ governs. The American people want their al limits on government. reform, we will restore wage growth and Campaign Email: [email protected] government back and together we will make reduce the related fiscal burdens on state America great again. and local governments. These reforms will Campaign Phone: (646) 736-1779 help lift wages and will create opportunities Campaign Address: Donald J. Trump for for millions of Americans to get back in the President, INC 725 Fifth Ave New York, workforce. NY 10022 HILLARY CLINTON, Democrat Personal Statement: I’m running for Presi- Top Three Goals: 1. Grow and strengthen My first priority will be to grow and dent to make a difference in the lives of all our economy. 2. Curb the outsized influ- strengthen our economy. I will invest in Vice-Presidential Running Mate: Tim Kaine Americans. I’ll build an economy that works ence of big money in American politics. 3. good-paying jobs, expand access to higher Website: http://www. hillaryclinton.com for everyone, continue my fight for children Ensure we have the partnerships to keep education, encourage companies to follow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hil- and families, and work to keep our country our country safe. policies that put families first, and fight so laryclinton safe. And I’ll unite Americans to take on that everyone pays their fair share. Every all the challenges we face—because we’re American deserves a good job, a success- Twitter: twitter.com/HillaryClinton stronger together. ful career, and a productive life. Together, Campaign Email: [email protected] these efforts will work to make that a reality. Campaign Phone: (646) 854-1432 Campaign Address: Hillary for America PO Box 5256 New York, NY 10185 GARY JOHNSON, Libertarian Personal Statement: I am Governor Gary Top Three Goals: Provide Congress a bal- Submit to Congress a balanced budget to Johnson and along with my running mate anced budget within the first 100 days