ANN ARBOR – Tuesday is Election Day in Ann Arbor and the city is rolling out some new features to help streamline the process -- and make it a little more fun.
Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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This year, the City Clerk’s Office will be piloting its new Election Day Line Tracker so you can check how many people are in line at any given time and how long you can expect to wait. Generally a morning voter? You might find that the afternoon is the best time to stop by your polling place. Simply enter your precinct’s name or number and see where things stand.
Check real time updates from the line tracker here.
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Another fun feature? Selfie stations.
With the rise of the “I voted” selfie on election days in polling place hallways, the city has responded by providing backdrops for selfies. Keep an eye out for “I voted, #A2Votes” posters at polling places. Those who post on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #A2Votes.
What’s on the ballot
This election was called by Ann Arbor Public Schools to approve a $1 billion bond to carry out renovations at school facilities and sites with dated infrastructure and bolster building security.
According to city officials, the average age of Ann Arbor’s 32 schools is 63 years old. AAPS hopes to use the money to modernize its facilities with an eco-friendly approach.
What does this mean for residents?
Homeowners with properties worth $200,000 or more would see a $228 annual tax increase.
According to AAPS, the bond approval would allow for the following improvements:
- Constructing additions to and/or remodeling School District buildings, including safety and security improvements
- Classrooms, laboratories, kitchens, performing arts and pool facilities, and solar, geothermal and other renewable energy improvements
- Acquiring and/or constructing buildings in the School District, including elementary, middle and high schools
- Equipping, furnishing, reequipping and refurnishing buildings in the School District, including the acquisition of school buses and musical instruments
- Acquiring and installing instructional technology equipment in the School District
- Acquiring, improving and developing sites, including athletic fields, facilities, structures, parking and playgrounds in the School District
Under state law, the bond money cannot be used to pay salaries for teachers or administrators, repair or routine maintenance costs or other AAPS operating expenses.
Still haven’t registered to vote?
It’s not too late.
Voters can register on Election Day in-person at the City Clerk’s Office until 8 p.m. Proof of residency is required for registration.