The entire community voted on membership status throughout the process.

The community voted to sell its estate in June 1855.

By a vote of 31-17, the entire community voted against the franchise for women.

The community voted itself into cityhood on May 29, 1916, by a vote of 455 to 33.

When school districts become overcrowded, communities usually vote to build and pay for new schools.

So far, 160 communities, including three states, have voted in objection to the law because opponents believe it gives the government too much power.

New York City and some other communities do not vote on school budgets.

Now the entire community must vote to accept the gift at a town meeting on Jan. 15.

In 1872, the community of Clayton voted to set itself apart from the town by incorporating as a village.

The community did vote to expand and remodel the existing building.