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Resolution to Permanently Relocate Precinct 2-14 from Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Avenue, to Angell Elementary School, 1608 S. University Avenue, Beginning with the November 5, 2024 General Election
Memorandum
Following approval of Early Voting and No-Reason Absentee Voting, changes were made to Michigan Election Law allowing precinct sizes to increase with an anticipated lower Election Day turnout. Precincts 2-14 and 2-15 were consolidated as a result of these changes in late 2023 with 5 other consolidated precincts, reducing the City's Election Day precincts to 47. The newly combined Precinct 2-14 was assigned to Palmer Commons with some voters in the new larger precinct moving from Angell Elementary.
Following two elections at Palmer Commons, the Clerk's Office has become aware that many residents in the former 2-15 precinct find the new polling location inconvenient and difficult to navigate for those unfamiliar with campus. Voters not affiliated with campus have also expressed concerns regarding parking and other access issues. In addition, many student voters assigned to this location now register and vote in advance of Election Day utilizing the City's satellite office at UMMA and would not be negatively affected by a change of location. It is therefore recommended that Precinct 2-14 be moved to Angell Elementary, the polling place that many of these voters were assigned to prior to precinct consolidation. The existing precinct 2-16 will also remain at Angell Elementary. Prior to precinct consolidation, Angell was home to two precincts, so the site is known to be able to accommodate two precincts. The Ann Arbor Schools are supportive of two precincts being assigned permanently to Angell Elementary.
The City Election Commission recommended approval of this resolution at their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Pursuant to Michigan Election Law, City Council approval is required to designate and prescribe the place or places of holding an elec...
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