Telegram - Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944

It's been brought to our attention that the City of Romulus has language on the November 2nd ballot to allow for publication of notices in two electronic sites OR a newspaper of record. We urge you to vote "no" on this proposal and preserve transparency and accountability in your local government.

A similar version of this language has been introduced in each legislative session in Michigan for the past 12 years and has failed. Why? Because then, as now, it is a bad idea.

From the very start, Michigan law has required that notices of governmental actions be provided to citizens by publicati...