Grand Ledge Election Commission delegates duties to clerk, consolidates precincts for May 5 election

The Grand Ledge Election Commission voted unanimously March 4, 2026, in Council Chambers at City Hall to adopt two resolutions affecting upcoming election administration.

Commissioner Diesen moved to adopt Resolution #01 of 2026 to delegate specified election duties to the City Clerk; Commissioner Newman seconded the motion, which "carried unanimously," according to the minutes. The commission then adopted Resolution #02 of 2026, again on a motion by Commissioner Diesen seconded by Commissioner Newman, to consolidate precincts for the May 5, 2026 election; that motion also carried unanimously.

Earlier in the meeting the commission recorded consensus to approve the March 7, 2025 Election Commission minutes. The minutes state that there were no public comments during the audience participation period. The record shows the meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. and that the minutes were later marked "APPROVED, 14 APRIL 2026." The document includes the signature line "Gregory Newman, City Clerk." The minutes list Commissioners Diesen, Jancek and Newman in roll call; the text does not specify individual vote names beyond recording unanimous adoption.

The resolutions recorded in the minutes are labeled Resolution #01 of 2026 (delegation to the City Clerk) and Resolution #02 of 2026 (precinct consolidation for the May 5, 2026 election). The minutes do not provide further detail on which precincts were consolidated, which duties were delegated, or any implementation timeline beyond the May 5 election date. The commission did not note public comment on these items in the minutes.