Ballots and also Banter! | Ottawa Out Loud

On today's episode, we revisit the award-winning Ballots and Banter series as Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck and Elections Supervisor Katie Bard guest star to talk allllllllll about the upcoming May 6th Special Election. Plus, a special appearance from some unexpected guests, and a very entertaining game show! ------------Main Segment Links------------ More information on the May 6th Special Election (and all things elections-related): https://miottawa.org/clerk/elections/ Check your voter registration: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index ------------Announcements Links------------ Art for the Parks: https://ottawacountyparksfoundation.org/2025-art-for-the-parks/ Grand Explorers Trail Race Info and Registration: https://grandexplorerstrailrace.com/ Medication Takeback Event: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/bulletins/3d908fd#:~:text=Safely%20dispose%20of%20your%20unused,at%20Corewell%20Health%20Zeeland%20Hospital. Bonus event that wasn't mentioned: Coffee & Donuts (and a hike!) hosted by Veterans Services at Grand Ravines on May 9th. There will be a short, scenic hike at 8am, followed by the usual coffee and donuts at 9am at the lodge. More info here: https://miottawa.org/events/coffee-donuts-at-grand-ravines-05-09-2025/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro and Announcements 06:20 Clerk/RoD Bring Your Kid to Work Day 12:18 Meeting Minutes -- April 22 15:13 Main Segment Introduction 16:01 May 6th Special Election Information 19:30 Why do Local Elections Matter? 20:40 What's on the Ballot? 23:47 What IS a Millage? 27:10 Voter Registration 28:00 Election Results Website Updates 30:30 Logic and Accuracy Testing 33:08 Participating in the Election Process 37:35 Game 45:20 Outro