A look ahead: Elections and marijuana

• Elections: Tuesday is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hot local issues include the Saugatuck Township supervisor and trustee races, as well as the Allegan County clerk race.

Here’s some background

Saugatuck Supervisor: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/2012-elections/x264122046/2-seeking-Saugatuck-Township-supervisor-position

Saugatuck Trustees: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/2012-elections/x264122058/4-seeking-2-trustee-seats-on-Saugatuck-Township-board

Allegan Count Clerk: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x738673146/2-seeking-Allegan-County-clerk-position

 • Douglas: The city council is holding a workshop at 6 p.m. Monday at city hall, 86 W. Center St., to discuss a proposed medical marijuana ordinance. This has been in the works for two years. The proposal will be discussed at the 7 p.m. regular council meeting as well.

For more on the meeting, visit: http://www.ci.douglas.mi.us and scroll down under “News and Announcements” to “Current City Council Agenda.”

Here’s more on the medical marijuana proposal: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/newsnow/x346790289/Medical-marijuana-rules-come-before-Douglas-city-council

• Saugatuck Schools: The school board’s workshop session is 6 p.m. Monday at Saugatuck High School, 401 Elizabeth St. One item on the agenda is the May 7 election. The board has been considering a bond vote for building improvements.

Saugatuck Superintendent Rolfe Timmermann talks about district needs earlier this year.

For some background, visit: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x1907522518/Saugatuck-schools-looking-at-bond-proposal-for-2-6-million-in-repairs

• Laketown Township: The township board work session is 4 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall, 4338 Beeline Road. No agenda is available.

• Saugatuck Township: The township board meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the township hall, 3461 Blue Star Highway. The agenda includes a discussion of the Saugatuck Township Fire District rules and bylaws.

• Saugatuck City: The city council meets in a work session at 4 p.m. Thursday at city hall, 102 Butler St. No agenda is available.

West Side County Park could get a new look, including better lake views and a refurbished World War I memorial, right.

 • Allegan County: The board of commissioners meets at 1 p.m. Thursday at the county services building, 3283 122nd Ave. in Allegan Township. The board will address a new contract with Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance for operation of the animals shelter ( http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x346787873/Allegan-County-Animal-Shelter-looks-at-increasing-fees ) and vote on whether or not to accept a new development plan for West Side County Park ( http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x346787690/West-Side-County-Park-in-line-for-a-makeover ).