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Ogemaw County corrects ballot language for MSU Extension millage; board says amount unchanged
Summary
The county board approved a correction to the millage ballot language for a Michigan State University Extension renewal, adding a missing question mark; MSU consented and the board said the correction does not change the levy amount.
Ogemaw County commissioners voted to correct the ballot language for a proposed countywide millage renewal for Michigan State University Extension services, clarifying punctuation before the question goes to voters.
Administrator Francine Zisk explained election staff discovered a missing question mark while proofing the ballot. She said the county contacted MSU Extension, which provided written approval to correct the language. "There should be a question mark there," Zisk said during the meeting.
Commissioners emphasized the change is typographical only and does not alter the millage amount; meeting materials referenced an estimated figure tied to the request during discussion. Commissioners directed the clerk's office to transmit the corrected text to the elections bureau for final publication.
The board approved the correction by roll-call vote.
