A limited amount of voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 7 in Alger County. There are only three elections on the ballot, two are millages in Burt Township and one is an uncontested Munising City Commission election.
Below is information about what’s on the ballot. Any messages from candidates are published without editing, so electors and community members can hear directly from those on the ballot.
Due to deadlines, results of the Nov. 7 election will be posted on The Munising Beacon’s Facebook page and published in the Nov. 17 edition.
Burt Township Millage #1 IMPACT OF MILLAGE: IF PASSED, the previous millage will continue for another five years. The funds raised from the millage will be used to help with operating expenditures for the township government. Because it is a renewal, taxes will stay the same for township property owners.
IF MILLAGE FAILS: Burt Township property owners will see a decrease in taxes equal to $3 for every thousand dollars. There is no known plan to pay for additional township government costs if millage fails.
BALLOT LANGUAGE: Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Burt Township be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2023 through 2027 inclusive for providing general operation, construction, improvement and maintenance of cemetery, airport, streets, roads, sidewalks, street lighting, recreation and grass cutting; and shall the township levy such renewal for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $173,000?
KNOWN SUPPORT: none KNOWN OPPOSITION: none Burt Township Millage #2 IMPACT OF MILLAGE: IF PASSED, the previous millage will continue for another five years. The funds raised from the millage will be used to maintain the Grand Marais Harbor. Because it is a renewal, taxes will stay the same for township property owners.
IF MILLAGE FAILS: Burt Township property owners will see a decrease in taxes equal to 25 cents for every thousand dollars. There is no known plan to pay for harbor maintenance if millage fails.
BALLOT LANGUAGE: Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Burt Township be renewed at .25 mills ($0.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2023 through 2027 inclusive for restoration and development of the Grand Marais Harbor; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $14,500?
KNOWN SUPPORT: None KNOWN OPPOSITION: None Munising City Commission OPEN SEATS: 1. Current City Commissioner Zach Eckert is not running for the seat he currently holds, with a term ending this year.
CANDIDATES: Jordan Prunick MESSAGEFROMTHECANDIDATE: I am writing to introduce myself as a dedicated member of this community. My name is Jordan Prunick and I have proudly called Munising my home for as long as I can remember. Our town has always been a source of immense pride for me, and I believe it’s time to take an active role in preserving the values and way of life we hold dear.
With this in mind, I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of City Commissioner. I aim to work tirelessly to ensure that Munising remains a place we are all proud to call home. I want to be directly involved in the decision-making process to maintain the character of our community while also making choices that benefit our residents.
Munising’s future is important to me, and I believe that together, we can continue to build a city that we are all proud of. Your support would mean the world to me, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you and this beautiful town we call home.
To vote in person:
Burt Township Community Building E21738 Brazel Street Grand Marais, MI 49839 (906) 494-2721 Munising City City Hall Building 301 E Superior Street Munising, MI. 49862 (906) 387-2095
