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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 CITY OF TRENTON, MICHIGAN To the Qualified Electors of the City of Trenton: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Trenton who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Trenton City Clerk; the office of any County Clerk; a Secretary of State Branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.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 City 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 168.497) at the City Clerk’s Office, located at 2800 Third Street, Trenton, MI 48183 at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE In said Primary Election, candidates for the following offices are to be voted upon: Governor, United States Senator; Representative in Congress – 6th District; State Senator – 4th District; State Representative – 27th District; County Executive; Delegates to County Convention. In addition, the following County proposal is to be voted upon: 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 Reginal Transportation (“SMART”). If this new milage is approved and levied, revenue will be distributed to Wayne County, SMART, Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT), and other community and reginal transit providers. It is estimated that $57,616,329.00 will be collected in the first year. Should this proposal be adopted? YES NO Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office, 2800 Third Street, Trenton, MI 48183, telephone: 734-675-8600. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. Early Voting: Voters may vote in-person at Trenton City Hall, 2800 Third Street, for nine (9) consecutive days prior to Election Day, beginning Saturday, July 25, 2026, and ending on Sunday, August 2, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots: Absentee voter ballots for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, are available. The City Clerk's office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for the above purpose. Deadline for obtaining absentee voter ballots to be mailed via first class mail is Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Persons qualified to vote absentee in the election may vote in person in the City Clerk's office up to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026. Election Day registrants may obtain and vote an absentee voter ballot in person in the Clerk’s office. Absentee ballots may be brought in and tabulated during Early Voting. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Clerk’s Office. Debra R. Devitt, City Clerk Publish: June 28, 2026