Here’s your guide to early voting in mid-Michigan
01/29/2024- Mid-Michigan now
Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, visited Flint to meet with Genesee County Clerk Domonique Clemons about early voting on Monday.
Michigan residents now have the option to cast their ballots early and in-person before statewide and federal elections.
Celebrating excellence: Flint & Genesee Group reveals 2023 ‘Art of Achievement’ Awards
11/23/2023 - Grand Blanc View
On Nov. 9, 500 community members joined together to celebrate some of the many organizations and individuals making a positive impact in Genesee County during the Flint & Genesee Group’s ninth annual Art of Achievement Awards.
Flint & Genesee Group reveals 2023 ‘Art of Achievement’ awardees
11/10/2023 - Mlive FLint
There are many individuals and organizations in Genesee County making a positive impact.
On Thursday, Nov. 9, those people were awarded during the Flint & Genesee Group’s ninth annual Art of Achievement Awards at the Capitol Theatre in Flint.
Elected officials, community partners promote voter registration in Genesee County
09/19/2023 - Mlive Flint
To celebrate National Voter Registration Day, elected officials from Genesee County and across the state gathered to advocate for voting, with an emphasis on formerly incarcerated citizens and members of historically marginalized communities.
spike in recall filings puts Genesee County officials under scrutiny
09/06/2023 - Midmichigan now
This year alone, a lot of recalls have been filed in Genesee County. The County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Domonique Clemons says it’s a little bit more than what they have seen previously.
Recalls are initiated when someone is not happy with an elected official. But it is not that simple, there is a process before it could even end up on the ballot.
Intern Spotlight: Jacob Pickett
08/11/2023 - MSU News
Political Science junior Jacob Pickett returned to his hometown this summer as part of the College of Social Science Flint Study Away Program. He interned with the Genessee County Clerk's Office and Register of Deeds. In this capacity, he was able to see his home in several new lights.
Low-income genesee county residents can get free birth, death, marraige certificates
07/20/2023 - Mlive Flint
County Clerk-Register Domonique Clemons has been given the authority to waive fees for birth, death and marriage certificates for county residents living in poverty.
The county Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution on Wednesday, July 19, establishing a policy that Clemons requested, to allow his office to reduce or waive the $25 vital records fee when shown evidence of financial hardship.
Corvettes Take Center stage at 70th anniversary
07/06/2023 - Grand Blanc view
Standing on the very ground where the first 300 Chevrolet Corvettes rolled off the production line, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley remarked, “Today we celebrate something great. It’s not just a car, it’s a culture, a culture for the rest of the world to envy.”
Genesee County Clerk Domonique Clemons said the iconic sports car is an example of “American ingenuity at its finest.”
Genesee Co. administraion office to move buildings
03/06/2023 - wnem tv5
Genesee County is planning to improve the bottom line by consolidating offices as leaders there work to combine the Clerk’s Office and the Register of Deeds.
“This isn’t just about making things more effective and efficient, that’s certainly a huge part. But it’s also about saving dollars,” said Domonique Clemons, the Genesee County Clerk/Register of Deeds.
clemons gets initial OK to reorganzie Genesee Clerk, register of deeds office
02/23/2023 - Mlive Flint
Domonique Clemons says he’s got a better plan for running the county’s clerk and register of deeds offices after just 10 weeks on the job.
Clemons received initial approval for a reorganization of the offices from a committee of the county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 22., setting up a final vote on the plan for next week.
Judges appoint new clerk/register of deeds
12/09/2022 - Tri-county times
The Genesee County Circuit Court selected Domonique Clemons to fill the position of Genesee County Clerk/Register. The position was vacated by the resignation of former County Clerk/Register of Deeds, John J. Gleason, effective Nov. 2.
Judges Pick Clemons to replace gleason as next Genesee county Clerk-Register
12/06/2022 - Mlive Flint
Genesee Circuit Court judges have chosen county Commissioner Domonique D. Clemons as the next county clerk-register.
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Youth making a difference in county government
12/13/2023
In most K-12 education, students learn a great deal about federal government but little about state, tribal and local government.
Thanks to the Genesee County Youth Commission, one group of youth is now better informed about each of these government systems. The commission was made up of a diverse group of nine youth, one from each county commissioner’s district.
Four potential Dems bow out of race to replace Kildee in Congress
11/21/2023 - Mlive Flint
The perks of being a member of Congress haven’t been enough to persuade four area democrats to join the race to succeed Dan Kildee in the 8th Congressional District.
Benson marks national Voter Registration day at Genesee County Jail
09/20/2023 - SOO Leader
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, other local officials, and democracy advocates Tuesday at the Genesee County Jail to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
national register to vote day: County, State officials encourage citizens to register to vote
09/19/2023 – Mid-Michigan Now NBC25
Genesee County is celebrating National Register to Vote Day.
Sheriff Swanson along with the Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, County Clerk Domonique Clemons, Jim Ananich and other dignitaries will hold a press conference at 2:0 0 p.m. to promote voter registration.
National Voter Registration Day was first observed in 2012.
Secretary Benson encourages Michiganders to sign up to be poll workers
08/24/2023 – manisteenews.com
“There is nothing more fundamental in America than our right to vote," Genesee County Clerk Domonique Clemons said. “I am eternally grateful for the thousands of individuals across the state who work tirelessly to protect and preserve that right as poll workers. These unsung heroes are the backbone of democracy, ensuring we continue to have safe and secure elections.”
judge tosses lawsuits challenging secret preocess for appointing genesee clerk-register
08/07/2023 - Mlive Flint
An Ingham County judge has dismissed two lawsuits that sought to invalidate the appointment of county Clerk-Register Domonique Clemons after he was chosen for the position by a panel of local judges…
“Since day one in this role, I have been dedicated to improving the office operations and providing exceptional services to all residents of Genesee County,” Clemons’ statement says. “I am relieved to have this case resolved and excited to continue.”
Multiple members of the Flint city council are facing a recall
07/12/2023 - ABC12
Language has been approved for four of the nine members, with language pending for two other for a total of six possible recalls. The Genesee County clerk says similar language has been used in all of the approved recalls and it centers around a missed city council meeting.
"Any citizen can start the recall process will submit language to the county clerks office”, said Dominique Clemons, Genesee County Clerk.
state ID initiative launched for Genesee County returning citizens
4/27/2023 - Flint Beat
…“A birth certificate or state identification may seem like a small thing to many, but for returning citizens and those actively involved in the justice system, there are often additional barriers they must overcome to have access to these vital records,” he said in a statement. “As Clerk/Register I am committed to working to make our process easier and more accessible for all Genesee County residents.”
Genesee county commissioners ok reorganization of clerk, register of deeds office
03/03/2023 – MLive flint
Even before the reorganization of two county offices was approved this week, Clerk-Register Domonique Clemons was referring to them as a single entity and promoting the value of bringing them together.
“This is the first of several steps to move the office of the county clerk and register of deeds forward into the future,” Clemons told the county Board of Commissioners during its meeting on Wednesday, March 1.
Gleason’s departure, Nolden’s death dominated 2022 Genesee county government news
12/31/2022- Mlive Flint
Two criminal investigations of top officials in the county Clerk’s Office and the death of Commissioner Bryant Nolden dominated county government news in 2022.
Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest out-county stories during the last year.
County clerk appointed in Genesee Co.
12/06/2022 – wnem Tv5
The Genesee County Circuit Court judges appointed a new clerk after former clerk John Gleason resigned from the position. Domonique D. Clemons was selected for the position after being interviewed by the judges.
Clemons Appointed to Fill Genesee county clerk vacancy
12/06/2022 – The Davison Index
Domonique D. Clemons (D-Flint Township), 4th District Genesee County Commissioner, has been appointed to fill the position of Genesee County Clerk-Register of Deeds. The position was vacated by the resignation of former Genesee County Clerk-Register of Deeds, John J. Gleason, effective Nov. 2