Notice of Registration for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE 

ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that any qualified elector of the City of Ypsilanti who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk, the office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City of Ypsilanti. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at Express SOS. 

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s Office, located at 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Election Day, Tuesday, February 27, 2023, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Ypsilanti will be voting on the following:

• Selecting party candidates for the Office of the President of the United States

IF YOU HAVE MOVED RECENTLY, YOU MUST AMEND YOUR REGISTRATION RECORD

Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the Ypsilanti City Clerk’s Office, 1 South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, telephone: (734) 483-1100. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office.

Early Voting is in effect starting with the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary!

In 2024, Michigan voters will be asked to cast their ballots during 3 major elections. For the first time ever this February, all voters will be given the opportunity to cast their ballot early in-person for 9 full days prior to each major election.

Early Voting sites will be operating across the county to accommodate those voters who wish to cast and have their ballot counted in-person before Election Day. The City of Ypsilanti is partnering with the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office to provide early voting services.

City of Ypsilanti voters may visit either of the two Early Voting sites below from February 17-February 25 between 9:00 am-5:00 pm to cast their vote prior to the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary:

•  Ypsilanti Freighthouse, 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198
• Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

Please note that more traditional methods of casting a ballot, such as voting absentee or voting in-person on Election Day, are still available. For more information on Election Day or Absentee Voting, please visit Michigan.gov/Vote or contact the City of Ypsilanti Clerk's Office at

(734) 483-1100.

Ypsilanti Fire Department Updates

U of M continues to hold car seat installations at YFD every third Tuesday, with the next occurring on February 20th. 

Ypsilanti Police Department

New Hires at the City

Ypsilanti Art Supply

After nine months in Riverside Arts Center, Ypsi Art Supply is moving just a few doors to 42 North Huron Street! 

Join them for the new beginning on February 2nd, and check out the new shop space.  

Ypsi Art Supply is your one-stop shop for all things art supplies, and it is perfect for gifts for the artists or art lovers in your life. Check out the shop and watch for more ways this space will grow and flourish. Find out more information at their website below:

https://ypsiartsupply.com/

If you or someone you know is a father needing resources and support, please consider joining the Fathers for Family program! 

Starting February 22nd, our team will begin a 10-week fatherhood program??  

Scan the QR code above or text 734.9720902 to sign up! 

The Air Conditioner Assistance Program waitlist will open again on 2/20/24

On Tuesday, 2/20/2024, at 12:00 PM, a link to the waitlist application will be added to the Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development website at the link below. On that day, you can add your name to the waitlist by clicking on the link or calling their office at 734-544-3008 during that time. The waitlist can fill up quickly, and they only have a few spots on our waitlist. 

This program offers central air conditioner installations for eligible residents. Work provided through this program is based on the following prioritization criteria, in no particular order:

-Documented medical need-Applicants must provide a doctor's note that indicates that a resident's health would benefit from the installation of a central air conditioner.

-Age of applicant and other household members

More information is available at:  https://www.washtenaw.org/3756/Air-Conditioner-Assistance-Program

SummerWorks seeks Washtenaw County employers, mentors to invest in future workforce

Washtenaw County’s summer youth employment program seeks local employers and professionals to provide paid internships and mentorship to teens and young adults. Since 2016, SummerWorks has offered 10-week paid summer internships to adults aged 16 to 24 who live in Washtenaw County. In the past, the summer youth employment program has facilitated about 80 internship placements each year, and this year, the program aims to grow to 130 internship placements.

Daytime and overnight shelter is available in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti

Winter daytime and overnight shelter accommodations are available throughout the winter shelter season from November 13^th, 2023 – March 31^st, 2024 for any individual seeking emergency shelter during the cold winter months.

The daytime shelter is available Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 6 PM, at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. For a complete list of daytime warming shelter locations, please visit bit.ly/washtenaw-warming.

If you are looking for overnight shelter, please call the Delonis Center at (734) 662-2829 for location information and transportation accommodations. For a referral to the Delonis Center, please call Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) at (734) 961-1999.

If you have questions or need more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Delonis Center/the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) at (734) 662-2829.