PROP 2

The majority of Michigan voters are supporting all three proposals appearing on the ballot this election, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Ravenna Public Schools has readjusted a $5.3 million bond proposal to focus on elementary school upgrades after the proposal previously failed by just 31 votes in the May election. In the May election, the $5.3 million proposal was one of two school improvement bonds that Ravenna had on the ballot. The first bond proposal, for $10.89 million, passed with 647 votes in favor to 549 opposed, or 54% to 46%, according to elections results. The district’s second bond proposal, totaling $5.3 million, was rejected by a vote of 604 to 573 or 51% to 49%. The Ravenna school improvement bond is the only school bond that will appear on the ballot for Muskegon County voters on Nov. 2.

In addition to the races for office in the November election, Michigan voters should prepare to vote on a few proposals that would change the state’s constitution. Proposition 2, also known as Prop 2, would prohibit unreasonable searches or seizures of electronic data and communication by law enforcement. For years police have used technology, such as Stingray or Hailstorm, to collect broad data from cell phones. The measure has also been backed by the Michigan State Police, but some are concerned that the proposal could impede the work of law enforcement. If the proposal is passed this election, it would...Election Day for the U.S. presidential election is on November 3.