Benton Harbor considers single voting location

Benton Harbor considers single voting location

BENTON HARBOR — Voters from all four precincts in Benton Harbor may one day vote at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan’s Teen Center on Empire Avenue.

Polling location proposal in Benton Harbor catches some attention

Benton Harbor City Commissioners could be asked to consolidate polling locations in order to save money. A resolution that would have trimmed all four polling places in the city down to just one, to be located at the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, was originally set to appear on this week’s city commission agenda, but was removed before the meeting started. Nevertheless, some residents and commissioners had comments as they seek answers. Commi…

Southwest Michigan's Afternoon News for 05-21-25

In today’s news: Benton Harbor City Commissioners could be asked to consolidate polling locations in order to save money. Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams has a proposal for township trustees. He addressed them this week to ask for permission to seek a grant to purchase and train a K9. The Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi will hold a pow wow this Memorial Day weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.