| Friday, August 1, 2008 |
| Support the Zoo! |
Tuesday, August 5 is a very important day for the Detroit Zoo. It's the day they are asking you to show your support by getting out to the polls and voting in a millage to keep the zoo funded. Residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties will find the question on their ballots this coming Tuesday. The proposed millage would increase property taxes for residents in these counties to help fund the zoo. Increase taxes? I know, but the increase is minor. For a home valued at $200,000 taxes would increase around $10 a year. Yes, ten dollars A YEAR! That's less than one dollar a month to help keep our zoo running. A small price when you consider all the zoo has to offer.
The Detroit Zoo is one of America's best zoo. They were the first in the nation to use barless cages and influenced the ways zoos still operate. They continue to work hard to educate, conserve and entertain.
The zoo is also quite a bargain at just $68 a year for a family membership. Regular admission is $11 for adults and $7 for children. When you add in your parking costs the yearly membership pays for itself after 2 visits for a family of 3! That's under $5 a month for year-round family entertainment. And it is truly year-round. Even in the winter there is plenty to see and do at the zoo with indoor exhibits scattered throughout the zoo a few minute's walk apart.
This is a primary election and only 1 in 5 registered voters are expected to turn out. That means you won't be facing long lines at the polls. You don't have to vote on anything you're not prepared for either. If all you want to vote for it the zoo millage then that's all you have to vote for. Take a minute and show your support for the zoo. You won't regret it!
Complete list of primary candidates
Sample Oakland County ballot
Sample Wayne County ballot
Declare Yourself (register to vote)
I was unable to find a sample ballot for Macomb County.Labels: attractions, FYI |
posted by Michelle at Bargains 4 Detroit & Beyond @ 11:34 AM   |
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michigan.gov/vote will give you sample ballot for your precinct. Just type in your name and zip code, the system will pull it up for you.
Story in Detroit Free Press Aug. 3 edition.
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Good to know! I tried a couple of combinations when searching the web for a sample ballot and didn't have any luck with Macomb. That link is much easier!
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michigan.gov/vote will give you sample ballot for your precinct. Just type in your name and zip code, the system will pull it up for you.
Story in Detroit Free Press Aug. 3 edition.