{"id":256239,"date":"2026-07-09T11:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votingaccessforall.org\/?p=256239"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:48:30","slug":"oakland-county-resolution-vote-set-for-july-16-as-coalition-seeks-local-resolution-support-statewide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votingaccessforall.org\/es\/2026\/07\/oakland-county-resolution-vote-set-for-july-16-as-coalition-seeks-local-resolution-support-statewide\/","title":{"rendered":"La votaci\u00f3n sobre la resoluci\u00f3n del condado de Oakland est\u00e1 programada para el 16 de julio, mientras una coalici\u00f3n busca apoyo para la resoluci\u00f3n a nivel estatal."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Tuesday, July 7, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners<\/a>\u2019 Legislative and Government Operations Committee voted 5-2 to advance a resolution opposing the proposed Michigan constitutional amendment that would require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration<\/a> and impose additional identification requirements when voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many eligible voters do not have easy access to documents such as a passport or birth certificate, or have records that do not match their current name or address.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A vote on the resolution is expected during the full Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 16<\/strong> at 9:30am.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coalition partners are asking Oakland County residents and organizations to attend the meeting, provide public comment, and ask commissioners to vote yes on the resolution. If you cannot attend, you can contact commissioners<\/a><\/strong> and ask them to support the resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members who want to help bring similar resolutions to other cities, townships, and counties should complete the local resolution campaign sign-up form<\/a><\/strong> so coalition partners can follow up with materials and next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the resolution says<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Resolution #2026<\/a>-6651, sponsored by Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles<\/a>, opposes the proposed constitutional amendment being advanced by Americans for Citizen Voting. Commissioner Smith Charles has also committed to working with her colleagues and the nonpartisan coalition to raise awareness about the proposal through November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resolution states that the proposal would require voters to provide documents such as a passport or birth certificate when registering to vote and additional documentation when casting a ballot. It also raises concerns about red tape, confusion, costs for voters, and new administrative requirements for local election officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If adopted, the resolution would also ask the Oakland County Clerk to send copies to Michigan\u2019s other 82 counties and the Oakland County delegation in the state Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why local action is important<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Current state and federal law already prohibit noncitizens from voting. Michigan voters also approved constitutional voting protections in 2018 and 2022, including same-day voter registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and in-person early voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentary proof of citizenship requirements are not the same as Michigan\u2019s current voter identification rules.<\/strong> The proposed constitutional amendment would require eligible voters to provide additional citizenship documents to register or update their voter registration.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The requirements could create particular barriers for people with disabilities, young voters, seniors, rural residents, married women and others who have changed their names, low-income voters, people experiencing housing instability, and people returning home from incarceration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local resolutions give county commissions, city councils, and township boards a way to affirm Michigan voters\u2019 freedom to vote and oppose proposals that would add barriers to the voting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 16 public comment and vote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday, July 16
Time:<\/strong> 9:30 AM
Location:<\/strong> Oakland County Board of Commissioners
1200 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan to attend, please sign up through the Voters Not Politicians Mobilize link<\/a><\/strong>. Please also share the sign-up link with others who may be able to attend and provide public comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members can help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n