Clerks oppose ballot question

A statewide ballot initiative on rankedchoice voting is opposed by the Michigan Association of County Clerks (MACC).

The organization, which represents clerks in all of the states 83 counties, came out this week in opposition of the ballot proposal which “substantially alters the administration of election in Michigan, placing new and complex responsibilities on clerk and their teams, and thus requires careful evaluation from those charged with carrying it out.”

“This organization rarely takes formal positions on statewide ballot initiatives, so this is unusual,” county Clerk Michelle Crocker said.