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League of Women Voters urges county to oppose documentary proof‑of‑citizenship ballot petitions
Summary
Christina Schlitt of the League of Women Voters of North Central Michigan asked the board to support a county resolution opposing ballot initiatives that would impose documentary proof‑of‑citizenship and stricter voter ID rules, arguing the measures would create barriers and administrative costs.
Christina Schlitt, president of the League of Women Voters of North Central Michigan, asked the Roscommon County Board on April 8 to adopt a resolution opposing ballot petitions circulated by 'Americans for Citizen Voting' that would impose documentary proof‑of‑citizenship requirements and wider voter‑ID rules.
Schlitt told commissioners the League supports voter access and believes the proposed initiatives would create substantial administrative burdens and prevent eligible voters from registering or casting ballots. She cited studies and national analyses that find in‑person impersonation fraud is rare and said the proposed changes would require certified birth certificates or passports that many voters do not have on hand.
The League provided supporting materials with its submission and asked the board to place a county resolution opposing the ballot measures on record. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the League's funding and membership and thanked the presenter for the information.
