NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

FOR THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

SANILAC COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS in the County of Sanilac, State of Michigan:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the appropriate City or Township Clerk, the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch Office or other designated State Agency. Qualified Electors may complete the following online at www.mi.gov/vote: 1. Verify if registered to Vote; 2. Print a Voter Registration Form to mail to the Local Clerk; 3. Register to Vote online; 4. Update voter registration information such as address; and 5. Track an absentee ballot.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Local Clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024.

In-person registration with the Local Clerk, with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) period is February 13, 2024 through February 27, 2024 until 8:00 p.m. Election Day registrants may apply and vote an absent voter ballot in person when registering at the Clerk’s Office.

The purpose of the Presidential Primary Election is to nominate party candidates for the following offices: Federal:President of the United States.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following proposal will appear on the ballot:

COUNTY:

RENEWAL OF SANILAC COUNTY MEDICAL CONTROL EMERGENCY SERVICES MILLAGE

Thisis a renewal of the expired Medical Control Emergency Services 0.2000 millage that will provide funds for the continued coordination, training, supervision, and support of ambulance and emergency services in Sanilac County.

Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sanilac County, which was last approved for four years by the electors in 2020, be renewed at the originally voted 0.2000 mill (20 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2024 through 2027 inclusive, for the coordination of ambulance – emergency services within Sanilac County, advanced training of emergency medical personnel, physician supervision and ambulance – life support equipment and appropriate allocation of resources to support community ambulance services under the direction and supervision of the Sanilac Medical Control Board? If approved, it is estimated that the 0.2000 mill would raise $372,542 in the first year the millage is levied. A portion of the millage may be captured by local Tax Increment Finance Authorities, Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities.

RENEWAL OF SANILAC COUNTY LIBRARY MILLAGE

This is a renewal of the expired library millage that will provide funds for the benefit of all public libraries serving Sanilac County citizens.

Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sanilac County of 0.2000 mill ($0.20 per $1,000 of taxable value), which was last approved for four years by the electors in 2020, be renewed at the originally voted 0.2000 mill (20 cents per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for four (4) years, 2024 through 2027 inclusive, to provide funds for the benefit of all public libraries serving Sanilac County citizens? If approved, it is estimated that the 0.2000 mill would raise $372,542 in the first year the millage is levied. A portion of the millage may be captured by local Tax Increment Financing Districts, Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities and Downtown Development Authorities.

RENEWAL OF SANILAC COUNTY ROAD MILLAGE

This is a renewal of the expired county road 2.0000 millage that will provide funds for the maintenance of all primary roads, major and local streets in Sanilac County.

Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sanilac County, which was last approved for six years by the electors in 2018, be renewed at the originally voted 2.0000 mills (2.00 dollars per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for six (6) years, 2024 through 2029 inclusive, to provide funds for the maintenance of all primary roads, major and local streets in Sanilac County? If approved, it is estimated that the 2.0000 mill would raise $3,725,418 in the first year the millage is levied. A portion of the millage shall be disbursed to: City of Brown City, City of Croswell, City of Sandusky, City of Marlette, Village of Applegate, Village of Carsonville, Village of Deckerville, Village of Forestville, Village of Lexington, Village of Melvin, Village of Minden City, Village of Peck, Village of Port Sanilac, Croswell Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA), Sandusky Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA), and Croswell, City of Marlette, Village of Lexington and Village of Port Sanilac Downtown Development Authorities (DDA).

RENEWAL OF COUNTY RECYCLING MILLAGE

This is a renewal of the expired County Recycling 0.1500 millage that will provide funds for the continued recycling activities and household hazardous waste collection in Sanilac County.

Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sanilac County, which was last approved for four years by the electors in 2020, be renewed at the originally voted 0.1500 mill (15 cents per $1,000.00 of taxable value), and levied for four (4) years, 2024 through 2027, inclusive, for recycling in Sanilac County? The revenue will be disbur se d to Sanilac County and shall be used exclusively for County recycling activities and household hazardous waste collection. If approved, it is estimated that the 0.1500 mill would raise $279,406 in the first year the millage is levied. A portion of the millage may be captured by local Tax Increment Finance Authorities, Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities, and Downtown Development Authorities.

Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate Clerk’s Office.

This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.498(3)).

LESLIE HILGENDORF, SANILAC COUNTY CLERK

On behalf of:

Sanilac County City and Township Clerks