An argument will be made to the STC on behalf of an Ad Hoc Personal Property Committee, comprised of numerous local governments and MTA, that the proposed tables should not be adopted. Among other things, it will be argued that the proposed tables violate the constitutional mandate of uniformity as these tables are based on a separate system of valuation that benefits only a select and specific group of taxpayers. If your schedule will permit you to attend the November 23 rd hearing, your presence and demonstration of support will be greatly appreciated. The Local Government Claims Review Board voted to administratively deny a claim brought by the City of Westland for reimbursement of electronic voting devices required under P.A. 583 of 1996. Without going into detail about the merits of the claim, a statement was made in support of the denial by an Assistant Attorney General representing the Secretary of State.
Local governments can conduct elections with a lock box and paper ballots.
As the office will be closed Thursday and Friday of next week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no Legislative Fax. Hope you all enjoy food and fun as you share this Holiday with your families and friends.