City temporarily relocates Precinct 5 to City Hall and approves routine consent items

The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a temporary relocation of Voting Precinct Number 5 from the Kearns/Jerome Jackson Community Center (58 Orchard) to City Hall at 1 Crocker Boulevard for the upcoming election, citing low turnout at the precinct and potential election administration cost savings.

City staff said state election law prevents moving a voting precinct less than 60 days prior to an election, so the relocation will be temporary while the city evaluates turnout. Notices will be posted on the city's Facebook page, website, the local journal newspaper, and signs at the community center; voters will also be offered absentee ballots and free Dial-A-Ride service to City Hall on Election Day.

The commission also moved to approve purchases and payment of invoices after clarifying that a proposed traffic-patrol trailer is city property; the consent agenda was approved by roll call. The meeting closed after commissioners offered community acknowledgments and announcements, including summer events and a memorial service for Betty Lou Morris.