The months-long debate over Michigan roads Proposal 1 has ended in defeat. Voters have rejected the highly contested plan to raise the state sales tax to fund road improvements.
However, here are the results of several other highly publicized initiatives:
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In Oakland County, the Oak Park ballot measure to allow the sale of liquor and mixed drinks in bars and restaurants has passed. This repeals a law that has been on the books since the Prohibition Era.
Over in Ferndale, the $45 million street and park improvement bond proposal has passed, with approximately 58 percent of voters in favor. The city says the money will rehabilitate streets in the city, along with funding improvements to local parks.
In Macomb County, the Lake Shore Public Schools, in St. Clair Shores, were seeking nearly $35 million for upgrades. The bonding proposal failed with 60% of voters not in favor of the plan.
Lastly, over in Wayne County, Lincoln Park and the city of Wayne voted against establishing a new retirement system for police and fire department employees.