Oakland County voters to decide recalls, transit, marijuana ballot issues

Pontiac — Local office races and millions of dollars in public services, safety and school proposals across Oakland County are at stake in Tuesday’s election.

Voters will cast ballots in statewide elections and decide who they want in federal offices, U.S. Congress and the state Legislature. Several communities will pick top local government leaders — from city councils and trustees to mayor — and there is considerable competition for seats on both library and school boards.

While most races are without controversy, in Royal Oak Township, officials who voted themselves hefty raises during the COVID-19 pandemic may have served their last terms. Voters will decide whether to recall township Supervisor Donna Squalls, Clerk Gwendolyn Turner and trustees Wanda Allen and Jeff Cushingberry.

Last year, Royal Oak Township trustees approved the salary hikes, which included a 25% increase for Squalls, from $20,000 to $25,000 a year and 87.5% for Turner.

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