On today's episode, we revisit the award-winning Ballots and Banter series as Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and Elections Supervisor Katie Bard guest star to talk allllllllll about the upcoming May 6th Special Election. Plus, a special appearance from some unexpected guests, and a very entertaining game show!

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More information on the May 6th Special Election (and all things elections-related): https://miottawa.org/clerk/elections/

Check your voter registration: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index

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Art for the Parks: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/2025-art-for-the-parks/

Grand Explorers Trail Race Info and Registration: https://grandexplorerstrailrace.com/

Medication Takeback Event: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/bulletins/3d908fd#:~:text=Safely%20dispose%20of%20your%20unused,at%20Corewell%20Health%20Zeeland%20Hospital.

Bonus event that wasn't mentioned: Coffee & Donuts (and a hike!) hosted by Veterans Services at Grand Ravines on May 9th. There will be a short, scenic hike at 8am, followed by the usual coffee and donuts at 9am at the lodge. More info here: https://miottawa.org/events/coffee-donuts-at-grand-ravines-05-09-2025/


Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Announcements
06:20 Clerk/RoD Bring Your Kid to Work Day
12:18 Meeting Minutes -- April 22
15:13 Main Segment Introduction
16:01 May 6th Special Election Information
19:30 Why do Local Elections Matter?
20:40 What's on the Ballot?
23:47 What IS a Millage?
27:10 Voter Registration
28:00 Election Results Website Updates
30:30 Logic and Accuracy Testing
33:08 Participating in the Election Process
37:35 Game
45:20 Outro

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