Community Corner
5 Things You Can Do to Be a Better Voter
How to get an absentee voter ballot, where to learn more about the candidates and issues and more about the Nov. 5 elections in Novi.
Voters in Novi will go to the polls next week to vote for mayoral and city council candidates as well as five charter amendments and school millage renewals.Â
Here are five things you can do before election day to be a more informed and involved voter:
1. Apply for an absentee voter ballot.Â
If you can't get to your polling place, you can still exercise your right to vote. Find out how to cast an absentee ballot.2. Review a sample ballot.
Find out what you can expect to see on the ballot in Novi.3. Learn about the candidates.Â
Fortunately, voters have a plethora of information to help them get to know the people who want their votes:- Patch candidate interviews on our Elections page
- League of Women Voters Oakland Area Voter Guide (click the link for your community to access candidate responses)
- SWOCC Studios (Southwest Oakland Cable Commission) On Demand website (find candidate profiles and forums in each city's folder)
4. Learn about the issues.
Novi residents will find two millage renewal proposals for the Novi Community School District on the ballot in next month's elections. Find out more.Novi residents will find five charter amendments on the ballot in next month's elections. Find out more.
5. Write a letter to the editor.Â
Tell your friends and neighbors who you support for city council. Letters should be posted directly to our Speak Out Conversation board. Just click in the "What do you want to share?" box and start typing!ÂGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.