DEARBORN – Residents are urged to partake in the special election being held on Tuesday, May 5.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. The election will determine the outcome of Proposal 1, regarding funding for state roads, as well as revenue for schools and municipalities.

In Dearborn, registered voters who qualify for an absentee ballot may apply for and receive their ballot at the city clerk’s office in the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave.

The clerk’s office is open to process absentee ballot applications Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through May 1.

The clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. to process absentee ballot applications. Absentee ballot applications are also available by calling 313-943-2031 or 313-943-2032.

All voters in Dearborn who normally vote at Divine Child School will need to vote at Haigh Elementary School for this election only. Haigh Elementary is down the street from Divine Child. The address is 601 Silvery Lane.

The clerk’s office will be mailing a postcard to all affected voters to notify them of this temporary polling location change.

All questions regarding elections can be directed to the city clerk’s office at 313-943-2010.

In Dearborn Heights, the absentee ballot application deadline is also on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The city clerk’s office will be open for residents during those hours.

Residents who have a last minute circumstance and will not be able to vote on Tuesday, May 5 will be given an opportunity to vote at City Hall, 6045 Fenton, on Monday, May 4 until 4:00 p.m. For further questions, residents can call the city clerk’s office at 313-791-3432.

To check a voter’s registration status, precinct number and location, absentee eligibility, or other information online, visit the State of Michigan’s Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote.

The proposal 1 measure seeks to amend the state constitution by increasing the sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent, while exempting fuel purchases, in an effort to repair the state’s deteriorating roads, highways and bridges.

Proposal 1 would raise $1.2 billion in new transportation money annually.  Under the state constitution, it would translate to every penny at the pump being allocated to transportation. 

Last month, following heavy debate, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) endorsed the proposal.