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TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ALLEN PARK: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified elector of City of Allen Park who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Office of the City Clerk; the Office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at Michigan.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. 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 Allen Park City Clerk’s Office, located at 15915 Southfield Road, Allen Park, MI 48101 at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday, August 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Sunday, August 2nd from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 pm • Election Day, Tuesday, August 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the City of Allen Park will be voting on the following Contests as presented and listed below: Governor United States Senator United States Representative in Congress - (13th District) State Senator (2nd District) Representative in State Legislature - (2nd District) County Executive Delegates to County Convention PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Proposals will appear on the ballot: 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. Should this proposal be adopted? YOU ARE ALSO HEREBY NOTIFIED that Early Voting for the Primary Election will begin on Saturday, July 25, 2026 and end on Sunday, August 2, 2026 per statue. The Early Voting Site for all registered Allen Park voters is the Allen Park City Hall, 15915 Southfield Rd. Allen Park, MI 48101. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Wednesday, July 29th & Friday, July 31st the hours are 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the polling places for said election will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and the polling places for said election are as follows: Precinct 1 Allen Park Church of Christ 23610 W. Outer Dr. Precinct 2 Community Center 15800 White Precinct 3 Community Center 15800 White Precinct 4 Community Center 15800 White Precinct 5 Community Center 15800 White Precinct 7 Community Center 15800 White Precinct 8 Church of the Nazarene 10944 Reeck All polling locations are handicap accessible. To obtain election instructions in an alternative format or for information on the (VAT) Voter Assist Terminals, contact the Clerk’s Office at 313-928-1144 prior to Election Day. Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office if the need should arise at 313-928-1144 or mmizzi@allenparkmi.gov For full information on current Elections, obtain an Absentee Ballot and to Know your Rights visit www.Michigan.gov/vote MICHAEL I. MIZZI ALLEN PARK CITY CLERK