Library Vote Flawed by Missing Word | Grand Rapids News

Sparta, Michigan’s library millage vote just got legally tangled thanks to a glaring ballot error: the word “not” was missing, turning “not to exceed” into “to exceed”—a typo that could cost the village millions. Compounding the mess, the ballot falsely claimed funds would go to a downtown authority banned by state law, likely swaying votes in the village’s most supportive district. Despite backing the library, officials insist the flawed ballot demands a redo—not because they oppose the idea, but because proper governance requires precision. A court hearing looms as they push for a corrected vote, calling it leadership in action, not evasion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58b4a60df65db573