While the national election was the focus of voters throughout the area, voters also chose local officials to lead their communities for the next few years. In addition, several communities and school districts had millage questions on the ballot, which will determine tax rates for homeowners
A few of the local results included:
In CANTON TOWNSHIP:
Incumbent Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham Hudak, a Democrat, who faced former Supervisor Pat Williams, won a return to the four-year office with 33,309 or 57 percent of the vote while Williams, a Republican was the choice of 23,079 or 42 percent of voters.
Democrats were also the choice of voters to fill the board of trustee seats. Incumbent trustees Kate Borninski won 29.944 or 14.81 percent of the total votes; Sommer Foster was the choice of 28,983 or 14.34 percent of voters and Tania Ganguly received 28,930 or 14.31 percent of votes. Newcomer Ammara Ansari was the choice of 29,880 or 14.78 percent of voters.
The Democrats were challenged by Republicans John Anthony, 20,826 votes; Tyler Grable, 19875 votes; Jeff Grauke, 19,885 votes and Marko Kozina, 18,764 votes.
The newly-elected trustees will serve four-year terms.
Incumbent Township Clerk Michael Siegrist and Treasurer Dian Slavens, both Democrats, were unopposed and both will serve four-year terms.
In NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP:
Voters chose four members to serve terms on the township board of trustees. Mindy Herrmann, a Republican, won 11,038 votes or 21 percent of the total; Scott Frush, also a Republican was the choice of 10,539 or 20 percent of voters; Roland Hwang, a Democrat, garnered 10,063 or 19 percent of votes; Chris Roosen, a Republican won 10,062 or 19 percent of voters. Roger Lundberg, a Republican, received 9,949 or 19 percent of votes cast.
Jennifer Gustafson, Joseph P. Corriveau and Nicholas A. Vlisides will serve as members of District Library Board.
Northville Public Schools Board of Education members chosen by voters were Lisa McIntyre, 13,048 or 21 percent of votes; Ron Frazier, 11,034 or 17 percent of votes; Jena Mabrey with 10,938 or 17 percent of votes and Meredith Riggan Maurer, 9,688 or 15 percent of votes. They were challenged by Philip DeLoach, 7,585 votes; Priya Marwah 7,534 votes and Aric Tosqui, 3,670 votes.
NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Voters chose four candidates to serve four-year terms on the board of education.
Lisa McIntyre received 13,065 votes or 20.5 percent of the total; Ron Frazier was the choice of 11,060 or 17.4 percent of voters, Jena Mabrey won 10960 votes or 17.2 percent of votes cast and Meredith Riggan Maurer received 9,719 or 15.3 percent of votes.
They were challenged by Philip DeLoach; Priya Marwah and Aric Tosqui.
IN PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP:
Chuck Curmi is the new Plymouth Township Supervisor after defeating incumbent Supervisor Kurt Heise in the August primary election. Also uncontested was incumbent Treasurer Bob Doroshewitz who defeated his challenger during the primary balloting.
Incumbent Plymouth Township Clerk Jerry Vorva, a Republican, was elected to serve another four years. He received 9,761 votes, or 54 percent of the total while his challenger, former township clerk Nancy Conzelman, running as a Democrat, received 8,288 votes, or 46 percent of votes.
Incumbent trustees Jen Buckley, a Republican, earned 9,391 votes, or 15.1 percent while John Stewart, also a Republican, was the choice of 9,338 or 15 percent of voters. They will serve four-year terms along with newly elected Mark Clinton, who received 9,268 or 14.9 of votes and Sandy Groth, who was the choice of 9,056 or 14.5 percent of voters.
The Republicans were challenged by Bob Miller, Angela Nolan and Michael Westra.
JUDGE OF THE 35th DISTRICT COURT:
Voters chose local attorney Joe Barone to fill the six-year term at the court. Barone received 37,774 votes, or 55.7 percent of ballots cast. His challenger, Michael Woodyard, was the choice of 30,065 voters or 44.3 percent of votes cast.
PLYMOUTH CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Jennifer Vos was the top choice of voters to serve the single available six-year term on the board. Vos received 23,853 voters of 46.2 percent of the total. She was challenged by Patti McCoin who won 21,297 votes or 41.3 percent of votes and Faize M. El-Khali who received 6,428 or 12.5 percent of votes cast.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH PARKS AND RECREATION MILLAGE:
The charter amendment for a 1.2 mill property tax for 8 years for parks and recreation funding failed to meet approval of voters. The proposal was defeated with 3,167 no votes or 52.7 percent of ballots. Yes votes on the question totaled 2,840 or 47.3 percent.
ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Four candidates vied for the three available seats on the board of education in Romulus. Juday R. Kennard received 5,181 or 28.3 percent of votes; Moifa Kamaal received 4,472 or 24.4 percent of the vote and Debi Pyles was the choice of 4,427 or 24.1 percent of voters.
Jozet Channey received Channey received 4,258 or 23.2 percent of the vote.
TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER:
Sumpter Township voters returned Supervisor Tim Bowman, a Republican, to office with 3,348 or 59.62 percent of votes. Challenger Nelson Po, a Democrat, received 2,236 or 39.81 percent of the 5,6,6 votes cast.
Donald LaPorte, a Republican, was unopposed for the office of Sumpter Township Clerk. He received 95.10 percent, or 3,864 votes. Also unopposed was Treasurer Bart Patterson, also a Republican, who received 3,791 or 95.11 percent of votes cast.
The four candidates for the Sumpter Township Board of Trustees were also unopposed. Republicans James Frazier, 3,357 votes; John Honey, 3,310 votes; incumbent Matt Oddy, 3,218 votes and incumbent Tim Rush, 3,242 will serve on the board.
CITY OF WAYNE CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES:
The extension of the 2-mil assessment for police and fire services was approved by 63 percent of voters who cast 4,386 votes in favor of the proposal. No votes on the proposal totaled 2,576 or 37 percent.
CITY OF WAYNE CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY:
An amendment to change the threshold of competitive bids for property sales and purchases was defeated by voters. No votes totaled 3,749 or 53.7 percent while 3,227 or 46.3 percent of voters were in favor of the change.
WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL:
Voters agreed to allow the school district to assess the statutory limit of 18 mills for schools operations. Yes votes totaled 22,573 or 61.2 percent while 14,333 or 38.8 percent of voters were not in favor of the tax question.
RENEWAL OF WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE MILLAGE:
The renewal was approved by 487,299 voters or 68.1 percent of voters in Wayne County. No votes on the question totaled 227,928 or 31.9 percent of votes.
CITY OF WAYNE CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY:
An amendment to change the threshold of competitive bids for property sales and purchases was defeated by voters. No votes totaled 3,749 or 53.7 percent while 3,227 or 46.3 percent of voters were in favor of the change.
WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL:
Voters agreed to allow the school district to assess the statutory limit of 18 mills for schools operations. Yes votes totaled 22,573 or 61.2 percent while 14,333 or 38.8 percent of voters were not in favor of the tax question.
RENEWAL OF WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE MILLAGE:
The renewal was approved by 487,299 voters or 68.1 percent of voters in Wayne County. No votes on the question totaled 227,928 or 31.9 percent of votes.
