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On today's episode, we revisit the award-winning Ballots and Banter series as Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and Elections Supervisor Katie Bard guest star to talk allllllllll about the upcoming May 6th Special Election. Plus, a special appearance from some unexpected guests, and a very entertaining game show!
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We all know the significant attention that November Presidential and Midterm elections receive. Endless campaign ads, overwhelming news coverage, yard signs-- the list goes on and on.
Did you know that Special Elections can be just as important?
Did you know that there's one on May 6th?
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This year's May Special Election may not feature any candidates, but the proposals on your ballot affect you, your tax bill, and the services offered in your community, like schools and fire departments.
Other topics discussed include:
-Updates to the public-facing election results website
-Information about volunteering or working an election
-A rundown on what a millage is and a reminder to read proposals carefully (and ahead of time!)
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The Clerk/RoD's Office had Bring Your Kid to Work Day, and these kids did an incredible job cohosting the intro to the episode! They gave very important insights into topics such as:
-Animals
-Pineapple on Pizza
-Whether or not snakes are slimy
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This episode's Wild Card Segment was a game show called Exit Poll-- an election-themed combination of Family Feud and the popular wedding Shoe Game. All Clerk/RoD staff were tasked with choosing between Katie and Justin on 10 difficult questions, and the two were pitted against each other in a duel of wits to see how the staff voted. |
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Catch the latest episode of Ottawa Out Loud to learn more about the ins and outs of your local government!
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