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Clerk reports 24% turnout in August primary; staff thanked for election work
Summary
The clerk reported about 5,156 voters participated in the August 4 primary — roughly 24% of the 21,000-registered voters — and thanked election staff and departments for their work preparing and running the election.
The clerk delivered the clerk's report and praised election staff for planning and execution of the August 4, 2026 primary. The clerk said "We had about 24%" turnout and provided the raw counts: roughly 5,156 voters out of an estimated 21,000 registered. The clerk noted that turnout is typical for a midterm primary and urged council to continue outreach for the November election.
The clerk also thanked multiple city departments and named the Michigan Municipal League annual meeting notice as informational for the council. The report concluded with recognition of election workers and a call to improve turnout ahead of November.
