On the Ballot: Proposal A Seeks Solid Waste Millage Renewal

On Nov. 8, voters will cast their ballots for or against Charter Amendment Proposal A.

According to the Royal Oak Charter Review Committee, Proposal A would reauthorize a 1-mill authorization for curbside recycling and other waste services if approved. It would include curbside leaf collection, brush collection, hazardous waste drop-off, street- sweeping and emergency storm cleanup. The millage was first approved in 1991.

Charter Amendment Proposal A will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot as follows:

Proposed Amendment to Chapter 8, Section 11(B) of the Royal Oak City Charter to Allow for a Renewal Refuse Collection, Disposal and Curbside Recycling Millage.

The proposed amendment to the Royal Oak Charter, if approved, would allow the City to levy a millage for a period not to exceed five (5) years up to 1.00 mil, to defray the costs of refuse collection, disposal and curbside recycling.

Shall the proposal be adopted?  Yes or No

Other proposals

— Would change beginning and end of city commissioners' terms in office to reduce "lame duck" period.

— Would change petition filing deadlines for candidates in accordance with state law.

— Would require candidates to pay filing fees when they turn in their nominating petitions.