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Clerk reports election costs, turnout and second‑quarter finances; revenues slightly ahead of budget pace
Summary
Clerk Anna Silk reported the city spent about $18,513 for the August election and $20,163 for the November election; turnout was 31% in August and 62% in November. The second‑quarter fiscal report showed the general fund at about 52.8% of amended revenue and 44% of amended expenditures through Dec. 31.
Clerk Anna Silk presented election costs and voter turnout figures and the city’s second‑quarter financial report to the Alpena City Council on Feb. 3.
Silk said the combined costs for the August and November elections were $18,513 and $20,163, respectively. The largest single expense was payroll for election workers (including early voting): $9,685 for August and $11,099 for November. The city received $2,313.50 in state reimbursement for August early‑voting wages and expects $2,692.50 for November. Silk noted the city’s early‑voting arrangement with the township reduced anticipated early‑voting costs compared with earlier estimates.
Registered voters numbered 8,749 for August (31%…
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