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Resolution to Approve Changes To the Precinct Boundary Between Precincts 5 And 6 In the Fourth Ward in Order to Balance the Number of Registered Voters and Voter Turnout in Each Precinct
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor Election Commission must finalize any precinct boundary changes for the 2016 election cycle not later than 210 days prior to the August 2016 Primary Election, pursuant to MCL 168.661;
Whereas, Precinct 6 currently has almost 700 more registered voters than Precinct 5 in the Fourth Ward, and consistently higher voter turnout, leading to longer lines and voter frustration on Election Day;
Whereas, Adjusting the boundary lines between Precincts 5 and 6 would balance the registered voter numbers, resulting in a less lopsided Election Day turnout; and
Whereas, The proposed boundary adjustment would maintain each precinct at less than 2,999 registered voters as required under Michigan Election Law;
RESOLVED, That the new voting boundaries for Precincts 5 and 6 in the Fourth Ward as indicated on the attached Precinct Map and Precinct Description be approved;
RESOLVED, That the new precinct boundaries as indicated on the attached Precinct Map and Precinct Description be effective January 1, 2016;
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized to take any administrative action necessary to implement this resolution; and
RESOLVED, That a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Washtenaw County Clerk and the Michigan Secretary of State, Bureau of Elections.