Milan, Dexter, District #2 Primary Election Results Reported

Milan City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel hastened into the gathering area of The Center waving two sheets in her hands Tuesday evening, just 48 minutes after the election had closed. There community members had a chance to look at the two lists of results – one for Washtenaw County and one for Monroe County – in the city straddling the border. Then Wenzel hastily removed the papers, and went back to work.

Milan voters chose current Mayor Ed Kolar and challenger Laura Russeau to compete for the top city job in November. In addition, the top four library board candidates Rodney Hill, Peter Kentes, Michelle Walters and Kelsey Winter will compete for two open positions. Monroe County Commission Republican candidate Dale Biniecki and Democratic candidate Danielle Hoover are both set to advance to the final election, as well, though a judge is scheduled to determine whether the District #2 seat is open, possibly later this month.

Dexter residents also voted Aug. 5 with just under 1,000 residents weighing in on the Meadowview Property Sale.

Dexter Land Sale:

Yes 613

No 362

Milan Mayor:

Ed Kolar 665

Laura Russeau 317

Danette Talbot 76

Milan Library Board:

Rodney Hill 320

Peter Kentes 151

Cary Lieffers 96

Michelle Walters 547

Kelsey Winter 488

Monroe County Commissioner:

Democrat:  

Danielle Hoover 821

Write-In 1

Republican:

Dale Biniecki 977

Dwayne Dobbs 254

Write-In 13

This story has been updated as results have come in.