Adrian, MI – Election day is Tuesday in Lenawee County, with several seats on governing bodies up for vote. WLEN News reached out via email to the candidates, asking the question: “why are you running for office?”
City of Adrian
Adrian City Commission and Adrian Mayor will be on the ballot. For Commission: Gordon Gauss, Kelly Castleberry, Tamaris Henagan, and Douglas Miller. Angela Sword-Heath and William Garcia are running for Mayor.
Will Garcia was the lone candidate to respond to the question, saying…
City of Adrian Clerk, Robin Connor, is reminding residents of certain procedures for the election on Tuesday. She said that voting will take place at the Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds in the Merchants Building on Dean Street in Adrian. The polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. Clerk Connor announced that there will be three voting precincts for this election. If you have any questions regarding the election, direct them to the City of Adrian Clerk’s Office at 517-264-4866.
City of Morenci
City of Morenci voters will have an opportunity to elect members to their Council.
Jennifer O’Brien, Chip Connin, Ronald Apger, Sandra Emmons, Kandice Jarrell, and Dave Lonis are running for three seats.
Jennifer O’Brien responded to WLEN News’ email…
Chip Connin submitted this written response, saying that he was running for Morenci City Council because…
“… I am a conservative Christian and tired of the constant leftward drift of our nation and more specifically of the community in which I raised my two sons. I am one of only two voices on our Planning Commission who opposed the marijuana industry coming to our town. I believe in freedom, but also in law equality applied. The current trend of liberals having one law for me and a different standard for thee is unacceptable. I don’t believe in getting offended. In a nation of free speech, speak your mind and be prepared to logically defend your position.”
City of Hudson
City of Hudson voters will have an opportunity to elect members to their Council. For the three available Hudson City Council seats: Lee Ann Minton, Rick Morenco, Daniel Schudel, Natalie Loop, and Joseph Yeider.
Lee Ann Minton submitted this response to WLEN News…
City of Tecumseh
For Tecumseh City Council, four people are running for three seats: Vicki Riddle, Gary Naugle, Austin See, and Bill Swift.
WLEN News received two responses, from Vicki Riddle and Gary Naugle.
Here is Vicki Riddle…
And now the response by Gary Naugle…
Proposals
There are also a few proposals on the ballot in Lenawee County. In Raisin Township, there is a road millage up for a vote. The proposals would increase taxes (on taxable property) by .95 mills ($.95 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of five years. The Township estimates that the .95 mills would raise approximately $255,036 when first levied in 2021.
In Woodstock Township, there is a renewal of their Fire Millage.
For Lenawee County voters part of the Columbia School District, there is a proposal on the ballot to vote on a sinking fund millage proposal for the district. The about of taxes levied would not exceed .65 mill for a period of 10 years.
Where do I vote in-person?
Adrian residents vote at the Merchant’s Building at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds.
Tecumseh voters go to the AJ Smith Recreation Center on North Evans Street.
In Morenci, voters may cast their ballots at the City offices at 118 Orchard Street.
City of Hudson residents vote at the Fire Station Addition.
For Raisin Township voters, go to the Raisin Community Center on Gady Road.
In Woodstock Township, voters may cast their ballots at the township hall on Devils Lake Highway in Addison.
Columbia School District voters in Cambridge Township, go to the Columbia Fitness Center on Hewitt Road in Brooklyn.
The polls will open at 7am and close at 8pm. If you are in line to vote by 8pm, you will be allowed to cast your ballot.
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