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Serving Frankenmuth Since 1906

Vol. 119 No. 18 In our 119th year!

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

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TOM MEYER

Meyer wins Mayor race; high local voter turnout

Area clerks were greeted by lines of voters at the polls

 Voters in Frankenmuth City, Frankenmuth Township, and Blumfield Township had plenty of reasons to venture out to the polls for the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, November 5.

  With unseasonably warm weather and isolated showers throughout the region, voters made an impact either in person or with the many who chose absentee ballots or the early-voting window.

  The City of Frankenmuth opened its polls at 7am to greet a line out the door of City Hall, and, with just a short lull around 1:30-2pm, it remained steady. As of 7:45pm, the line was still stringing out to the main floor, with the last voter out just before 8:30pm. State law dictates persons in line by 8pm may vote.

  The results were known around 9:15pm and Tom Meyer,  with his family in attendance, found out he was elected the next Mayor of Frankenmuth. Meyer totaled 1,585 votes to Dennis Krafft’s 1,316 votes, with the third candidate, Vincent Perretti, picking up 152 votes.

  Meyer was already on the Frankenmuth City Council when he was named Mayor Pro-Tem after Mayor Mary Anne Ackerman passed away in late February, 2024. He has led the panel since.

  “Our story is far from over. Together, we write the next chapter,” Meyer reiterated from his Facebook post. “We live in an amazing community and I look forward to leading the city.” .....

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