(WWJ) -- It’s Election Day in Michigan, and many local issues are on the ballot in communities across metro Detroit.
Here are some of the notable races and proposals Michiganders will be deciding on today:
There are mayoral and city council races in Detroit, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Taylor and Westland.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is facing off against Anthony Adams -- a longtime figure in city government and former deputy mayor under Kwame Kilpatrick.
Dearborn, Taylor and Romulus are among the cities where incumbent mayors are not seeking re-election.
Several communities in Wayne County also have proposals to consider.
In Gibraltar, residents all decide if they want to may more taxes to fix the water and sewer systems.
Rockwood residents will vote on whether or not they want to allow medical marijuana business in the city.
Meanwhile, voters in the Taylor School District will decide on a $130 million bond proposal to build new schools and improve other facilities.
Voters across Oakland County will be electing mayors and city council members, and also deciding on a series of proposals today.
Pontiac residents will choose a new mayor. Former lawmaker Tim Griemel is running against Alexandria Wiley and two write-in candidates.
Voters in Clawson will also elect a new mayor, and decide if they want marijuana businesses in the city.
In Royal Oak, the incumbent mayor Michael Fournier is involved in a race with a candidate upset with the city’s recent handling of the war memorial.
Additionally, voters in the Clawson and Madison Public School Districts will decide on ballot proposals.
New city leaders and a new state senator are on ballots today Macomb County.
Voters in Sterling Heights will decide whether current Mayor Michael Taylor will still lead city, or if Ken Nelson will take over.
The 8th District seat Pete Lucido vacated when he took over as Macomb County prosecutor is open, and current state Rep. Doug Wozniak of Shelby Township is running against Martin Center of Harrison Township to fill it.
Proposals are before voters in several cities, including New Baltimore, where residents will decide if they want to pay more taxes to hire more firefighters, buy new fire equipment and fix roads.
Romeo voters will decide if the school district can borrow $87 million to fix up schools, playgrounds and sports facilities.
Polls are open Tuesday, November 2 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Michigan Secretary of State's Office allows you to search for your polling place and view a sample ballot on their website.
In Michigan, voter ID is not required to vote. However, bringing your ID to your precinct will ensure the process moves along more quickly.
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