On Tuesday evening, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners overwhelmingly passed a resolution opposing the federal SAVE Act and the proposed Michigan ballot initiative that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

The resolution passed by a vote of 12-1. Commissioner Thomas Morgan sponsored the resolution. Commissioner Maiville voted against the measure, while Commissioners Schafer and Ruest were absent.

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting, provided public comment, contacted commissioners, and helped with outreach efforts leading up to the vote.

Supporters of these local resolutions continue raising concerns that documentary proof of citizenship requirements would create barriers for eligible voters by requiring documents such as passports or birth certificates in order to register to vote.

State and federal law already prohibit non-citizens from voting. Advocates and local leaders have raised concerns that these proposals would instead create additional hurdles for eligible voters, including people who have changed their names, moved frequently, experienced housing instability, recently returned home from incarceration, or face challenges accessing required documentation.

Ingham County now joins a growing list of local governments that have passed resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements, including:

• Wayne County Board of Commissioners
• Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
• Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners
• Detroit City Council
• Lansing City Council
• Pontiac City Council
• Ypsilanti City Council
• Meridian Township
• Inkster City Council
• Canton Township Board
• Delta Township Board

Please take a moment to thank Commissioner Thomas Morgan for sponsoring the resolution, along with the commissioners who voted in support of it.

Sign Up to Help Pass Local Resolutions

Organizing efforts continue in communities across Michigan, and additional volunteers are needed to help connect with local leaders and support outreach efforts.

Many community members have already begun working with elected officials interested in sponsoring resolutions. To help coordinate this work, avoid duplication, and expand outreach into additional communities, organizers have created a sign-up form for supporters interested in helping advance local resolutions.

The form also includes a running list of counties, cities, and townships that have already passed resolutions.

Click here to sign up using the Google Form.

Current Action Items

Southfield City Council

Please email Council President Charles Hicks at chicks@cityofsouthfield.com and ask Southfield City Council to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Southfield has an opportunity to join Pontiac, Detroit, Lansing, Inkster, and other communities that have already taken action.

Genesee County Board of Commissioners

Please email Board Chair Dale Weighill at dweighill@geneseecountymi.gov and ask the Genesee County Board of Commissioners to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Genesee County has an opportunity to join Ingham, Wayne, Washtenaw, and Kalamazoo counties in taking action on this issue.

Westland City Council

Please email Council President Mike McDermott at mmcdermott@cityofwestland.com and ask Westland City Council to bring the resolution forward for a vote at its next meeting.

Westland has an opportunity to join Wayne County, Detroit, Canton Township, Inkster, and other communities that have already passed resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Community turnout, public comment, relationship-building, and direct outreach continue shaping how local leaders respond to these proposals.

When residents show up, share their experiences, and stay engaged with local government, they help build civic power and influence decisions that affect communities across Michigan.

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This week, the Inkster City Council, Delta Township Board, and Canton Township Board unanimously passed resolutions opposing the SAVE Act and proposed Michigan ballot initiative efforts that would create additional documentation requirements for voters.

According to organizers, 21 additional local elected officials voted in support of the resolutions opposing efforts they say would strip power away from Michigan voters and silence our voices.

Supporters of the resolutions continue raising concerns that documentary proof of citizenship requirements would create barriers for eligible voters by requiring documents such as passports or birth certificates in order to register to vote.

Advocates and local leaders have pointed to the impact these requirements could have on people who have moved frequently, changed their names, lost records, recently returned home from incarceration, or face housing instability.

Organizers also noted that local clerks in each community publicly expressed support for the resolutions and spoke strongly about the impact these proposals could have on voters and election administration.

If you’re able, please take a moment to thank the local leaders and clerks who supported these resolutions.

Inkster City Council

• Councilmember Felicia Rutledge – frutledge@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Councilmember Freddie Bishop III – fbishop@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Councilmember Lindsay Scott – lscott@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Mayor Pro Tem Steven Chisholm – schisholm@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Councilmember Kim Howard – khoward@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Councilmember DeArtriss Richardson – dcrichardson@cityofinkstermi.gov
• Clerk Georgina Holliday – cityclerk@cityofinkster.com (Sponsor)

Delta Township Board

• Supervisor Fonda Brewer – fbrewer@deltami.gov (Sponsor)
• Clerk Mary Clark – mclark@deltami.gov
• Treasurer Dennis Fedewa – dfedewa@deltami.gov
• Trustee Beth Bowen – BBowen@deltami.gov
• Trustee Andrea Cascarilla – acascarilla@deltami.gov
• Trustee Karen Mojica – kmojica@deltami.gov
• Trustee Joshua Lyman – jlyman@deltami.gov

Canton Township Board

• Clerk Michael Siegrist – cantonclerk@canton-mi.org (Sponsor)
• Trustee Sommer Foster – sommer.foster@cantonmi.gov (Sponsor)
• Supervisor Ann Marie Graham-Hudak – anne-marie.graham-hudak@cantonmi.gov
• Township Treasurer Dian Slavens – dian.slavens@cantonmi.gov
• Trustee Kate Borninski – kate.borninski@cantonmi.gov
• Trustee Ammara Ansari – ammara.ansari@cantonmi.gov
• Trustee Tania Ganguly – tania.ganguly@cantonmi.gov

The local resolutions are advancing alongside broader statewide conversations about voting access, election administration, and documentary proof of citizenship requirements in Michigan.

Michigan Voting Rights Act Update

At the state level, lawmakers recently reintroduced the Michigan Voting Rights Act through Senate Bills 961, 962, 963, and 964. . The legislation is currently before the Senate Elections and Ethics Committee.

Community members can submit support cards for the legislation by emailing OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov and expressing support for Senate Bills 961, 962, 963, and 964.

Upcoming Public Comment Opportunity

Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM
Ingham County Courthouse
315 S. Jefferson St, Mason

Community members are encouraged to attend and provide public comment in support of the resolution opposing the SAVE Act and proposed Michigan documentary proof of citizenship ballot initiative efforts.

Virtual public comment is also available through Zoom:

Ingham County Public Comment Zoom Link

Resolution Next Steps

Outreach, planning, and organizing efforts are continuing in communities across Michigan, including:

• Genesee County Board of Commissioners
• Flint City Council
• Westland City Council
• Livonia City Council
• Romulus City Council
• Dearborn City Council
• Dearborn Heights City Council
• Oakland County Board of Commissioners
• Southfield City Council
• Royal Oak City Council
• West Bloomfield Township Board
• Novi City Council
• Ferndale City Council
• Troy City Council
• Hazel Park City Council
• Sterling Heights City Council
• Berrien County Board of Commissioners
• Benton Harbor City Council
• St. Joseph City Council
• Niles City Council
• Adrian City Council
• Jackson City Council
• Calhoun County Board of Commissioners
• Battle Creek City Council
• Holland City Council
• Saugatuck City Council
• Kalamazoo City Council
• Muskegon County Board of Commissioners
• Muskegon City Council
• Muskegon Heights City Council
• Saginaw County Board of Commissioners
• Saginaw City Council
• Bay City City Council
• Marquette County Board of Commissioners
• Marquette City Council
• Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners
• Traverse City City Council

If you have ties to any of these communities or want to support outreach and organizing efforts, contact VAAC at contact@votingaccessforall.org and put “DPOC Resolution Help” in the subject line.

Community turnout, public comment, and local organizing continue shaping how local leaders respond to these proposals across Michigan.

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Throughout the day, VAAC met with legislators to provide education on key policies impacting access to voting and fair representation, including:

• SB 603 / HB 4812 – Voting Access for Returning Citizens
• SB 537 – Ending Prison Gerrymandering
• The Hands Off MI Vote Pledge – Opposing Documentary Proof of Citizenship requirements that create barriers for eligible voters

These conversations focused on ensuring that people impacted by incarceration, poverty, housing instability, and systemic exclusion have access to accurate information, fair representation, and the ability to participate in civic life.

Youth Leadership in Action

VAAC’s high school intern participated in Capitol Day and engaged directly with lawmakers and staff.

She met with the office of State Senator Darrin Camilleri, one of the sponsors of SB 757, a bill highlighted in the VAAC youth intern one-pager. During that meeting, she asked questions about the legislative process, career pathways, and what it is like to work in Lansing. She also exchanged contact information with a staff member to continue the conversation and learn more.

That same day, she witnessed the Michigan Senate vote on SB 757 – SB 760, known as the “Kids Over Clicks” bills. The bills passed while she was at the Capitol, providing a real-time look at how legislation moves and how decisions are made.

The youth one-pager she shared with legislators focused on issues that directly impact young people, including:

• SB 757 – SB 760 – Kids Over Clicks
• HB 4020 – Black History in Classrooms
• HB 5364 – Education Control Bill
• The SAVE Act

The one-pager highlighted how these policies affect access to information, education, safety, and voting, and centered youth perspectives on what these decisions mean for their future.

Coalition Advocacy Across Issues

Capitol Day brought together organizations and advocates working across voting rights, reproductive freedom, healthcare access, and economic justice.

On the Capitol steps, leaders and organizers spoke about the role of corporate influence in shaping policy and the need for accountability.

Advocates called for action to move the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) initiative forward, emphasizing the urgency of reducing corporate influence and ensuring that communities, not money, shape decision-making.

Speakers also addressed the connection between representation and power, including the impact of recent court decisions on Black and Brown communities and the ongoing need to organize in response.

A Broader Pattern

The conversations throughout Capitol Day reflected a shared understanding: these issues are connected.

Efforts to expand voting access for returning citizens, end prison gerrymandering, oppose documentary proof of citizenship requirements, and address representation all point to the same question — who has access to participate and who has the power to shape decisions.

This work is about ensuring that communities are not excluded from the process.

What This Means Moving Forward

Capitol Day is one step in ongoing work.

VAAC will continue to:

• Provide education on policies that impact access to voting
• Organize across communities, including jails and other spaces where access is limited
• Support community members in engaging directly with decision-makers

This work continues beyond a single day. This is how we build civic power.

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On Monday evening, the Lansing City Council unanimously passed a MI Democracy Resolution opposing these requirements.

Community members showed up, stayed late into the evening, and made sure their voices were heard. The meeting went past 10:00 PM, with residents continuing to speak directly to local officials about how these proposals would affect their communities.

This outcome reflects ongoing organizing and coordination across a statewide coalition, including Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), League of Women Voters, Michigan United, Voters Not Politicians, Common Cause, One Love Global, MI Poder, and other partners supporting outreach, public comment, and local engagement.

Local reporting highlighted concerns from election officials about the real impact of these proposals. As reported by Fox 47, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope, who has overseen elections for two decades, emphasized that documentary proof of citizenship requirements would create barriers for eligible voters while addressing a problem that rarely occurs.

“I can tell you the way to have a safe, secure and accurate election is to increase turnout. So I encourage everyone to get out to the polls,” Swope said.

“The number of non-citizens who vote is so minuscule, especially when you compare it to the number of people who are not going to have this documentary proof.”

You can read more here:
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/lansing-voting-rights-resolution-sparks-debate-over-citizenship-proof-requirements

At the same time, Southfield City Council heard testimony and has referred a similar resolution to its legislative committee, with the expectation that it will return for consideration at an upcoming meeting.

What these resolutions address

These MI Democracy Resolutions respond to proposals that would require people to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote.

For many people, this means dealing with red tape like paying fees, taking time off work, traveling to government offices, or trying to track down records that may not exist or do not match their current legal name. These added costs and barriers can act as a poll tax, preventing eligible voters from registering and voting.

Michigan has made significant investments in expanding access to voting, including same-day registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and early voting. 

State and federal law already prohibit non-citizens from voting.

State and local connection

This work is happening alongside action at the state level.

In Michigan, HB 4765 has passed the House and is now in the Senate. This bill closely resembles the SAVE Act and would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

This bill would do the same. It would force people to navigate red tape and pay to access documents like birth certificates or passports. These added costs and barriers can act as a poll tax, and would prevent eligible Michigan voters from registering and voting.

Nearly 700,000 Michiganders do not have or cannot easily access the documents required under this proposal. Requiring them would prevent eligible voters from registering and voting.

Public Comment Takeovers

Public Comment Takeovers remain a key strategy in communities where resolutions have not yet been brought forward or passed.

Community members are organizing to attend meetings, speak during public comment, and ask local leaders to pass MI Democracy Resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Speaking from your own experience and perspective matters. Local leaders are paying attention to who shows up and what they are hearing from residents.

Additional Communities

Organizing efforts are ongoing in a number of communities, including:

• Oakland County Board of Commissioners
• East Lansing City Council
• Ingham County Board of Commissioners
• Kalamazoo City Council
• Warren City Council
• Sterling Heights City Council
• Harper Woods City Council
• Genesee County Board of Commissioners
• Adrian City Council
• Cadillac City Council
• Eaton County
• Clinton County
• Watertown Township
• Farmington Hills City Council
• Cass County Board of Commissioners
• Mt. Pleasant City Council
• Charlevoix City Council
• West Bloomfield Township

If you have connections in any of these communities or are interested in supporting this work:

Email contact@votingaccessforall.org and put “DPOC Resolution Help” in the subject line, or call 248-302-4463

Local leaders are paying attention to who shows up and who speaks out. When you attend meetings, share your perspective, or connect with leaders in your community, you help shape decisions.

This is how we build civic power.

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Based on information from the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), the U.S. Senate has stopped debate on the SAVE Act. This means the bill has effectively stalled and did not advance in the Senate.

This is a shift from where things stood in February, when the House of Representatives passed the bill and it moved to the Senate for consideration.

What the SAVE Act would do

As previously shared, the SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote or update voter registration. This could include documents such as a passport, certified birth certificate, or naturalization papers.

These requirements would add new steps to the registration process and could make it harder for eligible voters to register or stay registered.

Who could be impacted

Accessing these documents can require time, cost, and supporting paperwork. Based on prior analysis and national advocacy reporting, barriers could fall most heavily on:

• People impacted by incarceration, poverty, or housing instability
• People whose documents do not match their current name
• Elderly voters
• Naturalized citizens
• Voters with limited access to transportation or government offices

It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal or state elections. Proposals like this add additional documentation requirements for people who are already eligible.

What happens next

Because the Senate stopped debate, the SAVE Act did not move forward at this time.

However, similar proposals continue to move forward at the state and local level.

In Michigan, HB 4765 has already passed the House and is now in the Senate. Like the federal SAVE Act, it would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote and could create barriers for eligible voters across the state.

At the same time, local governments across Michigan are taking action by passing resolutions opposing these types of requirements.

Take action

There are multiple ways to engage right now:

• Contact your State Senator and share how HB 4765 could impact you or your community
• Show up to local meetings and public comment opportunities where documentary proof of citizenship policies are being discussed
• Speak from your experience. Local leaders are hearing directly from community members, and those voices are shaping decisions

What is happening at the federal level, in Lansing, and in local communities is connected. Participation at every level is how civic power is built.

We will continue sharing updates as this develops.

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These proposals would require people to provide specific citizenship documents, such as a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote, creating new barriers for eligible voters. In Michigan, voters choose our leaders, not the other way around. These requirements would make it harder for many people to participate in elections.

Communities across Michigan are responding by passing local resolutions opposing these requirements.

Public Comment Takeovers are happening this Monday, April 20, giving community members the opportunity to speak directly with local officials in Southfield and Lansing.

Southfield City Council | 6:00 PM
Residents and supporters are encouraged to attend and ask the council to follow Pontiac in passing a resolution opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Sign up to participate:
Public Comment at Southfield City Council Meeting · Voters Not Politicians
https://www.mobilize.us/vnp/event/939936/

Lansing City Council | 7:00 PM
Community members are encouraged to attend and ask the council to join Meridian Township in passing a resolution.

Sign up to participate:
Lansing Public Comment Takeover · Voters Not Politicians
https://www.mobilize.us/vnp/event/932506/

If you would like support or talking points, reach out to us. We encourage you to speak from the heart about why you support these resolutions and oppose documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Additional Communities

Organizing efforts are ongoing in a number of communities, including:

• Oakland County Board of Commissioners
• East Lansing City Council
• Ingham County Board of Commissioners
• Kalamazoo City Council
• Warren City Council
• Sterling Heights City Council
• Harper Woods City Council
• Genesee County Board of Commissioners
• Adrian City Council
• Cadillac City Council
• Eaton County
• Clinton County
• Watertown Township
• Farmington Hills City Council
• Cass County Board of Commissioners
• Mt. Pleasant City Council
• Charlevoix City Council
• West Bloomfield Township

If you have connections in any of these communities or are interested in supporting this work:

Email votingaccessforall@gmail.com and put DPOC Resolution Help in the subject line, or Call 248-302-4463

Local leaders are paying attention to who shows up and who speaks out. When you attend meetings, share your perspective, or connect with leaders in your community, you help shape what happens next. What you say in these spaces can shape what happens next. This is how we build civic power.

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These kinds of proposals are presented as common-sense enforcement. In practice, they could block over 700,000 Michigan citizens from registering and voting.

There is still an opportunity to influence what happens next.

What This Means

This bill would require documentary proof of citizenship, meaning voters would need to provide specific documents such as a passport or birth certificate in order to register.

Approximately 60% of Michigan residents, over 5.8 million people, do not have a passport. For many, obtaining the required documents can be costly and time-consuming. A passport costs $165 and can take 4–6 weeks to process, and birth certificates can cost more than $30.

National estimates suggest that around 1 in 10 adult citizens do not have ready access to citizenship documents. Applied to Michigan, that means hundreds of thousands of eligible voters lack the documents required under this proposal.

Why This Matters

Barriers at the registration stage prevent people from voting at all.

Similar policies in states like Kansas and Arizona blocked tens of thousands of eligible citizens from registering and voting.

These requirements would also make it harder to register online or by mail and would limit community-based registration efforts that help people sign up at schools, community centers, and public events.

Michigan voters have already acted to protect access to voting in the state Constitution. This proposal would roll back those protections by adding new requirements that make participation harder.

What We’re Seeing

A small group of elected officials, backed by well-funded national interests, are advancing policies that would change who is able to participate in elections.

Take Action

Contact your State Senator and tell them this proposal would create barriers to voter registration and prevent eligible Michigan citizens from participating.

Find your State Senator:
senate.michigan.gov
or call: (517) 373-2400

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On Tuesday, April 7, both the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners and Meridian Township adopted resolutions addressing the proposed ballot initiative that would require documentary proof of citizenship to register and vote.

These actions add to a growing list of localities taking a stand against policies that could create serious impediments for eligible voters.

Statewide Action

Communities throughout the state are considering similar resolutions that support the state’s current election system and raise concerns about the impact of these requirements.

Detroit, Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Wayne County, and Pontiac have already passed similar resolutions. Kalamazoo County and Meridian Township now add to that list and reflect action in new regions.

This effort is part of a statewide coalition, including Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) and partners working to ensure voters understand what this initiative would mean in practice.

Public Comment Takeovers

Public Comment Takeovers remain a key strategy in communities where resolutions have not yet advanced.

Community members are organizing to attend meetings, speak during public comment, and urge local governing bodies to bring forward measures opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

Organizing is ongoing in:

• Ingham County
• Lansing City Council
• East Lansing City Council
• Genesee County
• Flint City Council
• Southfield City Council
• Warren City Council
• Harper Woods City Council
• Adrian City Council
• Houghton County

These efforts are focused on moving stalled resolutions forward and ensuring local leaders hear directly from those who would be affected.

What This Means

Each resolution passed shows concern that these new “Show Your Papers” laws would create additional hurdles for people eligible to vote.

This would shift the burden onto individuals to obtain documents that can be costly, difficult to access, or may not reflect current legal names.

For many people, including those experiencing housing instability, low-income residents, and others navigating systemic barriers, this could make it harder to register and vote.

Take Action

Public Comment Takeovers are underway in communities where resolutions have not yet been brought to a vote, and we need your help. We ask that you attend meetings, speak during public comment, and call on local governing bodies to take up resolutions opposing the ballot initiative.

Talking points and support are available for those who sign up to participate.

If you have relationships in any of the communities listed above or are able to attend an upcoming meeting, your voice is needed.

We will continue sharing opportunities to get involved as this work moves forward.

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Public Comment Takeovers are pushing local governments to act on similar resolutions that have stalled. If you are able to help in these areas, your voice is needed.

Statewide Action and Coordination

This resolution is part of a coordinated effort led by a statewide documentary proof of citizenship coalition, which Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is proud to be a part of, in community with All Voting is Local Michigan, Common Cause Michigan, Voters Not Politicians, VoteRiders, United Way of Southeast Michigan, Progress Michigan, and many more.

Wayne County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Detroit City Council, and Ypsilanti City Council have also passed resolutions affirming support for Michigan’s current election system while raising concerns about the barriers documentary proof of citizenship requirements could create for eligible voters.

Where This Work Is Happening

Organizing is underway in these communities, with Public Comment Takeovers pushing local officials to act on stalled resolutions. Residents are being asked to attend meetings, speak during public comment, and call for action opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

• Ingham County
• Lansing City Council
• East Lansing City Council
• Genesee County
• Flint City Council
• Southfield City Council
• Warren City Council
• Harper Woods City Council
• Adrian City Council
• Houghton County

The coalition is looking to connect with people who have relationships in these communities and are ready to support this work.

What Local Leaders Are Saying

Council members and the mayor voted together to oppose the initiative, citing concerns that many eligible voters would face barriers in accessing the documents required to cast a ballot.

This initiative would require voters to provide documents such as a birth certificate or passport, documents that can be costly, difficult to obtain, or may not match current legal names.

As shared in reporting, VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport stated:
“This falls on residents who are being asked to navigate systems that were never built with them in mind.”

Council members also raised concerns about the real impact on their community, including:

• Residents who may not have access to original birth certificates
• Naturalized citizens whose documents may not match U.S. naming conventions
• Married individuals whose names differ from their birth records
• Families facing financial barriers to obtaining documents like passports

What This Means

This action by Pontiac adds to growing concern across Michigan about policies that could prevent eligible voters from participating in elections.

Current law already requires voters to attest to their citizenship when registering and voting.

Efforts like this can create new barriers for eligible voters, especially for communities already facing challenges accessing identification, stable housing, and other essential resources.

Local governments speaking out reflect growing concern about how these policies would impact real people across Michigan.

Take Action

Public Comment Takeovers are underway in key communities where action has been delayed. Community members are encouraged to attend, speak during public comment, and call on local governing bodies to take up resolutions opposing documentary proof of citizenship requirements.

The links below include sign-up for these events. Talking points will be provided upon sign up.

• Ingham County: Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm
  • Board Room, Ingham County Courthouse, 315 S Jefferson St., Mason
  • Email: Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Ryan Sebolt at rsebolt@ingham.org and ask him to bring the resolution opposing the Michigan version of the SAVE Act.
• Warren: Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00pm
  • Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave, Suite 505, Warren, MI 48092
• Lansing: Monday, April 20 at 7:00pm
  • Lansing City Council Chambers (10th floor) 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing

Voting rights advocates with Voters Not Politicians are also hosting a virtual monthly update to share the latest information and ways to take action:

Hands Off MI Vote: Voters Not Politicians Monthly Update
April 7, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM
Virtual – Register now: https://www.mobilize.us/vnp/event/922798/

Pontiac City Council was the first Oakland County municipality to pass the resolution. Please take a moment to send a message thanking the councilmembers for taking this important stand.  

Now that Oakland County communities are starting to take action, please send a copy of the letter below to Dave Woodward, Chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (woodwardd@oakgov.com), and ask him to bring the resolution up for a vote at an upcoming Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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The resolution passed by a 12–1 vote and reflects growing concern across Southeast Michigan about proposals that would require voters to provide documents such as a birth certificate or passport when registering and additional documentation when casting a ballot.

These requirements would eliminate the current option to register using a driver’s license and could create new barriers for eligible voters.

Nearly 700,000 Michiganders do not have or cannot easily access the documents that would be required under the proposal. For many residents, obtaining these documents can cost more than $100 and require time and resources that are not readily available.

The proposal would impact a wide range of voters, including justice-impacted citizens, low-income residents, married women who have changed their names, military and overseas voters, people with disabilities, and others who may face challenges accessing required documentation.

Wayne County joins a growing list of local governments taking action. Washtenaw County, Detroit, and Ypsilanti have each passed similar resolutions, and Kalamazoo County also advanced a resolution this week.

Next, the Pontiac City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 pm (47450 Woodward Ave, 2nd Floor, Pontiac). Community members who wish to speak can arrive before the meeting and sign up for public comment. Written comments can also be submitted to ccouncil@pontiac.mi.us.

Additional efforts are underway in Warren, as well as in Genesee County and the City of Flint, where local partners are organizing to bring forward similar resolutions.

Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is proud to be part of the coalition supporting this work and organizing across Michigan to protect the right to vote. Community members are encouraged to stay engaged and support these efforts as they continue in communities across the state.

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