{"id":6329,"date":"2022-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/irwin\/2022\/09\/30\/district18newsupdates-6\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T19:33:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T19:33:29","slug":"district18newsupdates-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/irwin\/2022\/09\/30\/district18newsupdates-6\/","title":{"rendered":"District 18 News &amp; Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||0px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d279660509eb.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">In this e-news, you can find information about:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Election and Voting Information\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Absentee Ballots Are Available\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Legislative Update\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">District Happenings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Water Bill Assistance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Mortgage Assistance\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">COVID-19 Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">COVID-19 Vaccine Information\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">COVID-19 Testing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Jeff Irwin<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">18th District\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i>Election Deadlines:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1663007754674674\" name=\"1663007754674674\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/535572645032913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coffee with Jeff\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336071e25d7e.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664485153191191\" name=\"1664485153191191\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><i>Registering to Vote:<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Registering to vote has never been easier. You can register online, in person at your local clerk&#8217;s office or by mail. If you register online, you will need a valid State of Michigan Driver&#8217;s License or State ID.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Register to vote online <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/RegisterVoter\/Index\">here<\/a>. The deadline for registering online is 15 days before Election Day \u2014 Monday, Oct. 24th.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If you register to vote by mail, you can either mail your local clerk and request a voter registration form, or print, fill out, and mail the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/sos\/01mcalpine\/1_MIVoterRegistration.pdf\">voter registration application<\/a> to your local clerk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Find your local clerk\u2019s office <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/#yourclerk\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664485224651651\" name=\"1664485224651651\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336077fc7041.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664485253100100\" name=\"1664485253100100\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><i>Absentee Ballots Are Available for the Nov. 8th Election:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Absentee ballots are now available to all registered voters!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can now request one online, via mail or in-person from your local clerk. You can apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or print an application form from the site and mail, email, or hand deliver it to your local clerk. You can also find your clerk\u2019s contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Voters with disabilities may apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.omniballot.us\/26\/absentee\/app\/home\">Michigan.gov\/AccessibleBallot<\/a>. The accessible ballot can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to their clerk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can also track your ballot to ensure it\u2019s been safely and timely received by your clerk at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>. For more information on absentee voting, or to register to vote, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Clerks must receive absentee ballots by 8 p.m., Tues., Nov. 8 for the upcoming general election. For those voting from jail, advocates recommend mailing ballots by Sat., Oct. 29 or as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Criminal Record or on Parole\/Probation? You Can Vote!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">It\u2019s a common misconception to think that people convicted of a felony can never vote again, or that a person on parole or probation, or in jail cannot vote either. In fact, they can all vote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Here are answers to some common questions about this:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>If I have a criminal conviction, can I vote? What if I&#8217;m on probation or parole?<\/b><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Yes, you can vote! Only those convicted and serving out a sentence in jail or prison are unable to vote in Michigan. If you are on parole or probation, you can vote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>What if I was convicted of a felony?\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">You can vote! Your voting rights are naturally restored after you serve your sentence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>Do I need to fill out some paperwork or get approval from a judge to vote?<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">No. There is no paperwork or approval needed to regain your voting rights, but you may need to register or re-register to vote if this is your first time voting in years. You also have the right to vote with an absentee or mail-in ballot or to use early voting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>Can I still vote if I don\u2019t have a permanent address, or an ID?<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If you do not have a permanent address, you still have the right to vote. You can<br \/>sign an affidavit that explains you do not have a photo ID, and your vote will still be valid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>If I&#8217;m confined in a Michigan jail, can I vote?\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If you&#8217;re in jail awaiting a trial or sentence, you can still vote if you meet other eligibility criteria \u2014 you&#8217;re a U.S. citizen and will be at least age 18 by Election Day and a resident of the Michigan city or township where you&#8217;re registering for at least 30 days before Election Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>If I\u2019m in jail awaiting a trial or sentence, what address do I register to vote at?<\/b><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If you\u2019re incarcerated and eligible to vote, for the purposes of registering, you are considered a resident of the address where you resided before confinement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>If I\u2019m in jail, how can I register to vote?\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Sometimes staff from clerk&#8217;s offices or volunteers visit local county jails to distribute voter registration forms and register eligible voters in person. But if not, registering to vote by mail is the best option. You can write a letter to your local clerk&#8217;s office and request that a registration form be mailed back. It\u2019s recommended that mailing voter registration application forms to local clerks\u2019 offices be sent no later than Fri., Oct. 14.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i><b>Voting In-Person:\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Tues., Nov. 8 (Election Day) the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Your Voter Identification Card lists your precinct number and the location of your assigned polling place. If you do not receive your card within three weeks after registering, contact your city or township clerk\u2019s office to confirm your registration status. You can also check your voting status online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\">here<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">To vote in-person state law requires either a Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID card, or sign an affidavit attesting that you are not in possession of a picture ID. If you don\u2019t have a Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID card, you can use:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Driver\u2019s license or an ID card issued by another state\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Federal or state government-issued photo ID\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">U.S. passport\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Military ID card with a photo\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Tribal ID card with a photo\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Student ID with a photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>REMEMBER:<\/b> You cannot be turned away from the polls if you do not have an ID. You can vote like anyone else by signing an affidavit that must be provided to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Mock Ballot:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">If you\u2019re curious about what candidates and proposals are on your ballot this year, you can check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/PublicBallot\/Index\">mock ballot here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664544624980980\" name=\"1664544624980980\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">This week, we made a huge investment in college affordability, families and our children\u2019s futures. We approved additional funding and details for the Michigan Achievement Scholarships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664544515745745\" name=\"1664544515745745\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336ef6521d23.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664545630293293\" name=\"1664545630293293\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>These scholarships will provide up to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">$5,500 per student per year at Michigan\u2019s 15 public universities and colleges\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>$4,000 per student at private nonprofit colleges\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>$2,750 per student at community colleges and tribal colleges\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>$2,000 per student at a trade school\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These scholarships will be available to students in families where the expected family contribution (household income and the ability to pay) is less than $25,000. This means that 3 in 4 Michigan families will be eligible. Other requirements for these scholarships are that the student must attend school in Michigan, be a Michigan resident for at least one year before application, be a full-time student, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and apply for all available gift aid each year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Applications for Michigan Achievement Scholarships will be available for the 2023-24 academic year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>DISTRICT HAPPENINGS<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Friends In Deed is an incredible group that has been serving the Ypsilanti Community for 40 years, providing community services to residents. It was an honor to help them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/ann-arbor\/2022\/09\/ypsilanti-area-nonprofit-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-community-mural.htmlhttps:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/ann-arbor\/2022\/09\/ypsilanti-area-nonprofit-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-community-mural.html\">commemorate their 40th anniversary<\/a> with a tribute and see the unveiling of their community mural.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664545757675675\" name=\"1664545757675675\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336f477d8ab8.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664545912113113\" name=\"1664545912113113\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336f5310616a.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664546104283283\" name=\"1664546104283283\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>If you or anyone you know needs assistance, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact them at (734) 484-4357 or <a href=\"mailto:HelpLine@FriendsInDeedMI.org\">HelpLine@FriendsInDeedMI.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">For more information about the organization, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsindeedmi.org\/\">friendsindeedmi.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>WATER BILL ASSISTANCE\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Need help paying outstanding water and wastewater bills? The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides up to $650 for water and wastewater bill payments for household accounts in arrears or disconnected status, and\/or assistance for fees associated with reconnecting services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Dexter, Milan, Saline, Superior Township, Sylvan Township, Village of Manchester, and the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority are all participating in this program with Augusta Township and Ann Arbor joining soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">More info can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3633\/LIHWAP\">www.washtenaw.org\/3633\/LIHWAP\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">MIHAF Application\u00a0<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>. Before you start, please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>Who Is Eligible?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Up to $25,000 Grant Per Household\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Eligible households can receive a grant worth up to $25,000 to help them pay:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent property taxes\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners&#8217; association fees\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent homeowner&#8217;s insurance,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electric, water, sewer\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Delinquent internet broadband services\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>General Vaccination Info<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing vaccination site that is appointment only located at 555 Towner, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Schedule an appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6189834\">here<\/a>. If you need help scheduling, call 734-544-6700.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are unable to go to a vaccination site, please contact the WCHD to ask about home visits through their Nurse on the Run program. Leave a message at 734-544-6700 or email <a href=\"mailto:health@washtenaw.org\">health@washtenaw.org<\/a>. You must meet homebound criteria to qualify for home visits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Please check the WCHD website for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Booster Shots:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>COVID Testing:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Lynx XD has a drive-thru saliva PCR testing site in Ann Arbor. Pre-registration is required: <a href=\"http:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">lynxdx.health\/register<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUTOFF PROTECTION\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">We have numerous utility shutoff protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. Check out our list of these programs here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCZLUC\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCZLUC<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">\n<p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<\/p>\n<p>To be removed from list, please respond to email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.\u00a0\u00a0 In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d279660509eb.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701944977977\" name=\"1633701944977977\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Dear Neighbor,&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">I want to make sure you\u2019re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I\u2019ve been working on.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">In this e-news, you can find information about:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Election and Voting Information&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Absentee Ballots Are Available&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Legislative Update&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">District Happenings&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Water Bill Assistance&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Mortgage Assistance&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">COVID-19 Resources&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">COVID-19 Vaccine Information&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">COVID-19 Testing&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Energy Bill Assistance and Shutoff Protection&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">As always, you can reach my office at (517) 373-2406 or by replying to this email.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Sincerely,&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/irwin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Jeff Irwin\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5dcae037830e1.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Jeff Irwin<br><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">State Senator<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">18th District&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><span 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style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1633701986158158\" name=\"1633701986158158\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>ELECTION AND VOTING INFORMATION&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><b style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i>Election Deadlines:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><br><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><span 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31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664485153191191\" name=\"1664485153191191\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b><i>Registering to Vote:<\/i>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Registering to vote has never been easier. You can register online, in person at your local clerk's office or by mail. If you register online, you will need a valid State of Michigan Driver's License or State ID.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Register to vote online <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/RegisterVoter\/Index\">here<\/a>. The deadline for registering online is 15 days before Election Day \u2014 Monday, Oct. 24th.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you register to vote by mail, you can either mail your local clerk and request a voter registration form, or print, fill out, and mail the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/sos\/01mcalpine\/1_MIVoterRegistration.pdf\">voter registration application<\/a> to your local clerk.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Find your local clerk\u2019s office <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\/#yourclerk\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664485224651651\" name=\"1664485224651651\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336077fc7041.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664485253100100\" name=\"1664485253100100\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b><i>Absentee Ballots Are Available for the Nov. 8th Election:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Absentee ballots are now available to all registered voters!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can now request one online, via mail or in-person from your local clerk. You can apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or print an application form from the site and mail, email, or hand deliver it to your local clerk. You can also find your clerk\u2019s contact information at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Voters with disabilities may apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.omniballot.us\/26\/absentee\/app\/home\">Michigan.gov\/AccessibleBallot<\/a>. The accessible ballot can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to their clerk.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can also track your ballot to ensure it\u2019s been safely and timely received by your clerk at <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>. For more information on absentee voting, or to register to vote, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Clerks must receive absentee ballots by 8 p.m., Tues., Nov. 8 for the upcoming general election. For those voting from jail, advocates recommend mailing ballots by Sat., Oct. 29 or as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>Criminal Record or on Parole\/Probation? You Can Vote!&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">It\u2019s a common misconception to think that people convicted of a felony can never vote again, or that a person on parole or probation, or in jail cannot vote either. In fact, they can all vote.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Here are answers to some common questions about this:&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>If I have a criminal conviction, can I vote? What if I'm on probation or parole?<\/b><\/i>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Yes, you can vote! Only those convicted and serving out a sentence in jail or prison are unable to vote in Michigan. If you are on parole or probation, you can vote.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>What if I was convicted of a felony?&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">You can vote! Your voting rights are naturally restored after you serve your sentence.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>Do I need to fill out some paperwork or get approval from a judge to vote?<\/b>&nbsp;<\/i><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">No. There is no paperwork or approval needed to regain your voting rights, but you may need to register or re-register to vote if this is your first time voting in years. You also have the right to vote with an absentee or mail-in ballot or to use early voting.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>Can I still vote if I don\u2019t have a permanent address, or an ID?<\/b>&nbsp;<\/i><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you do not have a permanent address, you still have the right to vote. You can\n sign an affidavit that explains you do not have a photo ID, and your vote will still be valid.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>If I'm confined in a Michigan jail, can I vote?&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you're in jail awaiting a trial or sentence, you can still vote if you meet other eligibility criteria \u2014 you're a U.S. citizen and will be at least age 18 by Election Day and a resident of the Michigan city or township where you're registering for at least 30 days before Election Day.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>If I\u2019m in jail awaiting a trial or sentence, what address do I register to vote at?<\/b><\/i>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you\u2019re incarcerated and eligible to vote, for the purposes of registering, you are considered a resident of the address where you resided before confinement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>If I\u2019m in jail, how can I register to vote?&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Sometimes staff from clerk's offices or volunteers visit local county jails to distribute voter registration forms and register eligible voters in person. But if not, registering to vote by mail is the best option. You can write a letter to your local clerk's office and request that a registration form be mailed back. It\u2019s recommended that mailing voter registration application forms to local clerks\u2019 offices be sent no later than Fri., Oct. 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i><b>Voting In-Person:&nbsp;<\/b><\/i><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Tues., Nov. 8 (Election Day) the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Your Voter Identification Card lists your precinct number and the location of your assigned polling place. If you do not receive your card within three weeks after registering, contact your city or township clerk\u2019s office to confirm your registration status. You can also check your voting status online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Voter\/Index\">here<\/a><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">To vote in-person state law requires either a Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID card, or sign an affidavit attesting that you are not in possession of a picture ID. If you don\u2019t have a Michigan driver\u2019s license or state ID card, you can use:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Driver\u2019s license or an ID card issued by another state&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Federal or state government-issued photo ID&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">U.S. passport&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Military ID card with a photo&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Tribal ID card with a photo&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Student ID with a photo from a high school or an accredited institution of higher education&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>REMEMBER:<\/b> You cannot be turned away from the polls if you do not have an ID. You can vote like anyone else by signing an affidavit that must be provided to you.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>Mock Ballot:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">If you\u2019re curious about what candidates and proposals are on your ballot this year, you can check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/PublicBallot\/Index\">mock ballot here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664544624980980\" name=\"1664544624980980\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">This week, we made a huge investment in college affordability, families and our children\u2019s futures. We approved additional funding and details for the Michigan Achievement Scholarships.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664544515745745\" name=\"1664544515745745\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336ef6521d23.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664545630293293\" name=\"1664545630293293\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>These scholarships will provide up to:&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">$5,500 per student per year at Michigan\u2019s 15 public universities and colleges&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li>$4,000 per student at private nonprofit colleges&nbsp;<\/li><li>$2,750 per student at community colleges and tribal colleges&nbsp;<\/li><li>$2,000 per student at a trade school&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>These scholarships will be available to students in families where the expected family contribution (household income and the ability to pay) is less than $25,000. This means that 3 in 4 Michigan families will be eligible. Other requirements for these scholarships are that the student must attend school in Michigan, be a Michigan resident for at least one year before application, be a full-time student, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and apply for all available gift aid each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Applications for Michigan Achievement Scholarships will be available for the 2023-24 academic year.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>DISTRICT HAPPENINGS<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p>Friends In Deed is an incredible group that has been serving the Ypsilanti Community for 40 years, providing community services to residents. It was an honor to help them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/ann-arbor\/2022\/09\/ypsilanti-area-nonprofit-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-community-mural.htmlhttps:\/\/www.mlive.com\/news\/ann-arbor\/2022\/09\/ypsilanti-area-nonprofit-celebrates-40th-anniversary-with-community-mural.html\">commemorate their 40th anniversary<\/a> with a tribute and see the unveiling of their community mural.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664545757675675\" name=\"1664545757675675\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336f477d8ab8.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664545912113113\" name=\"1664545912113113\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6336f5310616a.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664546104283283\" name=\"1664546104283283\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>If you or anyone yo\nu know needs assistance, don't hesitate to contact them at (734) 484-4357 or <a href=\"mailto:HelpLine@FriendsInDeedMI.org\">HelpLine@FriendsInDeedMI.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For more information about the organization, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsindeedmi.org\/\">friendsindeedmi.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>WATER BILL ASSISTANCE&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Need help paying outstanding water and wastewater bills? The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides up to $650 for water and wastewater bill payments for household accounts in arrears or disconnected status, and\/or assistance for fees associated with reconnecting services.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Dexter, Milan, Saline, Superior Township, Sylvan Township, Village of Manchester, and the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority are all participating in this program with Augusta Township and Ann Arbor joining soon.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">More info can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3633\/LIHWAP\">www.washtenaw.org\/3633\/LIHWAP&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/homeownership\/mihaf-homeowner-assistance\">MIHAF Application&nbsp;<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Homeowners can apply for the MIHAF program <a href=\"https:\/\/mihaf.michigan.gov\/p\/home\">here<\/a>. Before you start, please make sure you have all the necessary documents and information. You can find what documents and information you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mshda\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/mshda\/homeownership\/MI-HAF\/MIHAF-Acceptable-Documentation-List-02092022.pdf?rev=69199a8be0bd45c5b7530d3683752026&amp;hash=368AEE34ED0F8B9348E99A01EB10DD76\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>Who Is Eligible?<\/b>&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Homeowners with household incomes less than 150% of Area Median Income (AMI)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li>Homeowners who own and occupy the property as their primary residence&nbsp;<\/li><li>Homeowners must have and explain a financial hardship directly related to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><b>Up to $25,000 Grant Per Household&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Eligible households can receive a grant worth up to $25,000 to help them pay:&nbsp;<\/span><br><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Delinquent mortgage\/housing expenses, including property tax and insurance escrow shortages&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li>Delinquent land contract payments, mobile home consumer loan payments or mobile home park lot payments&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delinquent property taxes&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delinquent condominium\/homeowners' association fees&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delinquent homeowner's insurance,&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delinquent utilities, gas, electric, water, sewer&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delinquent internet broadband services&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><div><br><\/div><p><b>COVID-19 RESOURCES&nbsp;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>General Vaccination Info<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p>The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has an ongoing vaccination site that is appointment only located at 555 Towner, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.&nbsp;<\/p><div><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Schedule an appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/wchdappointmentmaker.as.me\/schedule.php?calendarID=6189834\">here<\/a>. If you need help scheduling, call 734-544-6700.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><\/div><p>If you are unable to go to a vaccination site, please contact the WCHD to ask about home visits through their Nurse on the Run program. Leave a message at 734-544-6700 or email <a href=\"mailto:health@washtenaw.org\">health@washtenaw.org<\/a>. You must meet homebound criteria to qualify for home visits.&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Please check the WCHD website for more info about additional doses for immunocompromised people: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination\">www.washtenaw.org\/3269\/COVID-19-Vaccination&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>Booster Shots:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The Washtenaw County Health Department is offering Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson &amp; Johnson booster doses at their clinic at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. They ask that you please bring your vaccination card and identification, if possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>COVID Testing:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><div><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Lynx XD has a drive-thru saliva PCR testing site in Ann Arbor. Pre-registration is required: <a href=\"http:\/\/lynxdx.health\/register\">lynxdx.health\/register<\/a>. Once you pre-register, you will be directed to schedule a time\/date for your test.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><br><\/div><div><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/div><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE AND SHUTOFF PROTECTION&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p><div><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">We have numerous utility shutoff protection programs and programs that will help you afford your utility bills during the winter. These programs range from bill payment assistance to assistance winterizing your home. Check out our list of these programs here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCZLUC\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3HCZLUC<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 130px\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div style=\"width: 100%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorIrwin\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 20px\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\"><tbody><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:normal;color:#000000\"><p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<br><\/p><p>To be removed from list, please respond to email.<\/p><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.4 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>District 18 News &amp; 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