FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice of a special election of directors for the Gratiot Conservation District
To all residents of Gratiot County, notice is hereby given that a special election of board directors for the Gratiot Conservation District will be held on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.
The following individuals are up for election:
Bonnie Gustavison, of Perrinton, MI — appointed to Seat B in August 2025; now up for election to that seat.
Marissa Clark-Baily, of Alma, MI, was appointed to fill a vacancy in Seat C in July 2025 and is now up for election to that seat.
Yvette Franco-Clark, of Alma, MI, was appointed to fill a vacancy in Seat E in July 2025 and is now up for election to that seat.
All residents of Gratiot County, eighteen years and older, are encouraged to vote. Absentee Ballots can be picked up at the Gratiot Conservation District Office, 301 E. Commerce Dr., Ithaca, MI 48847 (the office on the east side of the building), up to one week prior to election day. Per State Conservation Law, a valid driver’s license is required to vote.
**PUBLIC NOTICE**
SEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING NOTICE
Seville Township will hold a Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at the Seville Township Hall, 7676 W. Lincoln Road, Elwell, Michigan.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider matters properly brought before the Zoning Board of Appeals under the Seville Township Zoning Ordinance. Written comments may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the hearing and will be entered into the record.
A Zoning Board Administration Meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. at the same location.
This notice is posted in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the Township Clerk at least 48 hours in advance.
Amy Densmore
Seville Township Clerk
P.O. Box 222,
Elwell, MI 48832
sevilletwpclerk@gmail.com
(989) 506-0355
FULTON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING CHANGE NOTICE
Fulton Township’s May 2026 monthly board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Fulton Township Hall, due to our normal meeting date being on a holiday.
Denise Rossman
Fulton Township Clerk
TREASURER APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE
As determined by the Gratiot County Treasurer Appointment Committee, at their Wednesday, May 6, 2026, meeting:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
Those wishing to be considered for appointment to the vacancy created upon retirement of the Gratiot County Treasurer, Terri Ball, must submit a cover letter and resume which must be received by the County Clerk no later than:
Thursday, May 28, 2026
At 4:00 p.m.
Submissions may be made via hand-delivery, U.S. Mail, courier or email. Applicants bear all risks associated with their choice of delivery, including untimely delivery, electronic transmission errors or delays, or courier failures. Candidates may confirm receipt by the Clerk, by calling 989-875-5297.
Gratiot County Clerk
Attn: Treasurer Appointment Committee
Gratiot County Clerk Office
214 E. Center St.
Ithaca, MI 48847
treascandidate@gratiotmi.com
The individual appointed by the committee will hold the position through December 31, 2028.
Kristin M. Bakker, Probate Judge
Laura Bever, Prosecutor Attorney
Angie Thompson, County Clerk