Otsego County November Election: Key Results Unveiled
Otsego County’s recent election unveiled key results for both the Gaylord City Council and the career and technical education (CTE) proposal. Voters made significant choices that will impact local governance and education.
Gaylord City Council Election Results
In the election for the Gaylord City Council, six candidates vied for three seats. The candidates included:
- Pieternel Feeheley
- Ryan Kennedy
- Vic Ouellette
- Taylor Peterson
- Hannah Techel
- Alan Witt
Unofficial results indicate that Vic Ouellette secured the most votes with 382, followed by Hannah Techel with 355, and Ryan Kennedy with 316. The remaining candidates received the following votes:
- Alan Witt: 232
- Taylor Peterson: 222
- Pieternel Feeheley: 84
These results are provisional and will be officially certified by the Board of Canvassers.
CTE Proposal Results
The proposal for the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COPESD) to implement a CTE millage was not approved. According to unofficial summaries from the Cheboygan County Clerk, the votes totaled:
- No votes: 6,947
- Yes votes: 5,737
In Otsego County specifically, there were 1,928 votes in favor and 2,468 against the measure. This total also comprises votes from two townships in Charlevoix County and two townships in Emmet County, which recorded 41 yes votes and 91 no votes.
Purpose of the CTE Proposal
This six-year, one-mill proposal aimed to enhance career and technical education offerings for local school districts within the COPESD. The districts affected include:
- Cheboygan Area Schools
- Gaylord Community Schools
- Inland Lakes Schools
- Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools
- Mackinaw City Public Schools
- Onaway Area Community Schools
- Posen Consolidated School District
- Rogers City Area Schools
- Vanderbilt Area School District
- Wolverine Community School District
Feedback from this election will shape future discussions on local governance and educational initiatives.
