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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BROWNSTOWN NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BROWNSTOWN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the Charter Township of Brownstown who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch office; or other designated state agencies. Registration can be obtained by visiting the Township Clerk located at 21313 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, MI, 48183, by visiting mi.gov/vote, or by scanning the QR Code. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in-person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Charter Township of Brownstown Clerk’s office, located at 21313 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, MI, 48183 at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday through Thursday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. • Saturday, August 1st from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. • Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. The purpose of the State Primary Election is to vote upon the following: State Governor United States Senator Representative in Congress - 6th District State Senator – 4th District Representative in State Legislature - 28th District County Executive Township Offices County Convention Delegates PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the following proposal(s) shall also be voted on: Wayne County Transit Authority Wayne County Public Transportation Millage: A proposal to authorize the Wayne County Transit Authority to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Wayne County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and the general public to access healthcare, education, and other daily needs. The millage would be levied at a maximum rate of 0.9831 mills (0.98 cents per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of 10 years beginning with the 2026 tax year levy and ending with the 2035 tax year levy. This millage would replace an expiring millage levied by the Wayne County Transit Authority supporting the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (“SMART”). If this new millage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and regional transit providers. It is estimated that $57,616,329.00 will be collected in the first year. A sample of the entire ballot may be obtained at the Charter Township of Brownstown Clerk’s Office located at 21313 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, MI, 48183. Sample ballots can also be found at mi.gov/vote or on the Township’s website: www.brownstown-mi.org. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Clerk’s Office at 21313 Telegraph Road, Brownstown, MI, 48183, or by phone at (734) 675-0910. To confirm your registration visit: mi.gov/vote or scan this QR Code. Maureen Brinker, Clerk Charter Township of Brownstown Publish: The News-Herald Sunday, June 28, 2026