Press Release - for Immediate Release: Traverse City Voters May Sign Up to Automatically Receive an Absent Voter Ballot Application in Advance of Each Election
Voter Information
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Upcoming Elections
The following elections are scheduled to be administered by the City Clerk:
* August 7, 2012 - State Primary
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* November 6, 2012 - State General Election
Registration: It is extremely important, easy and convenient to register to vote or modify your voter registration!
You will need to be:
- At least 18 years old by the date of the next election;
- A citizen of the United States; and
- A resident of the city or township in which you wish to register.
You may register to vote at:
- All Secretary of State branch offices
- Various State offices
- The County Clerk's office
- The City Clerk's Office of the City you wish to register
- Or by using the Online Voter Registration Form
If you are unable to register to vote by using one of the above options, please do not hesitate to call your local Clerk.
*As a reminder, the last day to register for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election on February 28, 2012 is the end of business day, January 30, 2012.*
Absentee Voting
To receive an absentee ballot, please fill out the Absent Voter Application and return it to the City of Traverse City.
Request to receive an application for absentee ballot for each election by completing the Permanent AV Request Form and returning it to the City Clerk's Office.
State Law
Persons who can legally be in possession of an absent voter ballot issued to an absent voter are limited to the absent voter; a person who is a member of the absent voter's household and who has been asked by the absent voter to return the ballot; a person whose job it is to handle mail before, during, or after being transported by a public postal service, express mail service, parcel post services, or common carrier, but only during the normal course of his or her employment; and the Clerk, assistants of the Clerk, and other authorized election officials of the City, Township, Village or school district. Any other person in possession of an absent voter ballot is guilty of a FELONY. PURSUANT TO STATE LAW, A FRIEND WHO DOES NOT LIVE WITH YOU OR NEIGHBOR MAY NO LONGER RETURN YOUR ABSENT VOTER BALLOT FOR YOU.
Becoming an Election Inspector
The City of Traverse City has 8 precincts and the City relies upon and needs many election inspectors to work in the precincts on election day. Election inspectors are paid for their time spent in training and working. This is a valuable civil service and we are extremely fortunate to have many wonderful election inspectors. Due to the relocation of certain Election Inspectors, vacations, or sometimes unexpected illness, we can always use additional assistance. Why not consider being an election inspector? Election inspectors need to be a registered voter in Grand Traverse or Leelanau County, able to perform clerical tasks and enjoy working with the public. If you are interested in becoming an election inspector, please complete an Election Inspector Application and return it to the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.
Traverse City Polling Places
For All Elections including School Elections
Precinct 1 -- Fire Station No. 1, 500 W. Front Street
Precinct 3 -- Grand Traverse History Center, 322 Sixth St.
Precinct 4 -- Traverse City Housing Commission (Orchard View) 10200 East Carter Centre (Leelanau County)
Precinct 7 -- Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street
Precinct 8 -- Civic Center, 1125 W. Civic Center Drive
Precinct 9 -- Eastern Elementary School, 1600 Eastern Avenue
Precinct 10 -- Glenn Loomis School, 1009 Oak Street entrance
Precinct 11 -- Absent Voter Counting Board, Governmental Center
Rules for Political Signs
Remember, every vote counts!
Thank you for your interest in elections.
Most Sincerely,
Benjamin C. Marentette, CMC
City Clerk
Telephone: (231) 922-4480
Facsimile: (231) 922-4485
E-mail
400 Boardman Avenue
P.O. Box 592
Traverse City, MI 49684
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