Dexter Cityhood Referendum Passes by 52 Votes

Dexter voters said "yes" on Tuesday to a proposal that will allow officials to continue to take steps toward turning the village into a city.

According to Dexter Village President Shawn Keough, the next steps are to elect a charter commission and draft a potential city charter.

The charter would need to be approved by the state before being put in front of residents for a public vote. 

Jim Smith, co-chair of the Committee to Keep Dexter a Village, which was formed to oppose the cityhood push, said he was disappointed in the results, but is interested to see how the process develops.

"I appreciate all the people who exercised their right to vote today," Smith wrote in an email. "I will follow the process as it continues and, along with others, will be watching with great interest as a charter is drafted."

Also on the ballot for Dexter voters Tuesday were two school millage proposals. Both passed with about 70 percent of the vote.

To read more about Election Day and to find out what people in Dexter have said about the issues on the ballot, go to our complete voter's guide.

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Cityhood Referendum

Should proceedings to incorporate the Village of Dexter into a city continue?

Dexter Schools Millage

Should annual taxes be increased at a rate of $180 per $100,000 in taxable property value to raise an estimated $4,130,000 for Dexter Community Schools in 2014?

Dexter Schools Millage "Cushion"

Should annual taxes be increased at a rate of $30 per $100,000 in taxable property value for the next 20 years to help pay operating expenses for Dexter Community Schools? 

*Results are unofficial