Notice of Registration
For the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
Gratiot County, Michigan
To The Qualified Electors of Gratiot County:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Gratiot County who are not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Township or City Clerk, the Gratiot County Clerk’s office, or the Secretary of State driver’s license bureau during regular business hours. Registration may also be made at the specified agency for clients receiving services through the Human Services Department, the Department of Community Health, Michigan Works and some offices of the Commission for the Blind and at the military recruitment offices for persons enlisting in the armed forces. Registration by mail may be used by obtaining and completing a Mail Voter Registration Application at www.mi.gov/vote and forwarding to the election official as directed on the application by the close of registration deadline. Lastly, those already registered may update their voter registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, July 20, 2026. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the following
Municipality Address Hours on
Saturday,
August 1st Hours on
Sunday,
August 2nd Hours on
Tuesday,
August 4th
City of Alma 525 E. Superior St. Alma 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Arcada Township 3290 W Tyler Rd., Alma 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
Bethany Township 9958 Blair Rd., Breckenridge 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
Elba Township 623 S Quarterline St, Ashley 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
Emerson Township 2976 N. Baldwin Rd. Ithaca 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Fulton Township 3425 W. Cleveland Rd, Perrinton 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
Hamilton Township 2417 S. Barry Rd., Ithaca 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
City of Ithaca 129 W. Emerson, Ithaca 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Lafayette Township 4426 N Ransom Rd, Breckenridge 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
New Haven Twp 3080 S. Ferris, Sumner 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Newark Township 306 W. Grant Rd, Ithaca 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
North Shade Twp 11666 Cleveland Rd, Carson City 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
North Star Twp 3064 S. Crapo Rd, Ithaca 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Pine River Township 1495 W. Monroe Rd, St. Louis 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
City of St. Louis 300 N. Mill St, St. Louis 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Seville Township 8143 W. Madison Rd., Elwell 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Sumner Township 8644 W. Polk Rd, Sumner 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Washington Twp 8989 S. Baldwin Rd., Ashley 7am-3pm 7am-8pm
Wheeler Township 8510 E. Monroe Rd, Wheeler 8am-4pm 7am-8pm
Live election night results will be available at www.electionreporting.com on election night.
CANDIDATES
STATE
Governor – 4 Year Term United States Senator – 6 Year Term
CONGRESSIONAL:
2nd District Rep in Congress – 2 Year Term
LEGISLATIVE:
34th District State Senator – 4 Year Term
92nd District State Rep – 2 Year Term
93rd District State Rep – 2 Year Term
COUNTY:
County Road Commissioner – 6 Year Term
TOWNSHIP:
Partial Terms Expiring 11/20/2028
Fulton Township Supervisor
Fulton Township Treasurer
Fulton Township Trustee
Lafayette Township Trustee
Seville Township Clerk
Washington Township Clerk
PRECINCT DELEGATES:
Delegates to County Convention – 2 Year Term
PROPOSALS
Gratiot County:
Senior Citizens Services Renewal Millage Proposal
Gratiot County Agricultural and Economic
Development Millage Renewal Proposal
Fire Authority:
Ashley Area Fire Authority Fire Services
Millage Increase
Gratiot Emergency Services Authority Fire
Protection and EMS Millage Renewal Proposal
PROPOSALS CONTINUE:
Arcada Township:
Fire and Rescue Millage Renewal Proposal
New Haven Township:
Renew Road, Bridge, Township Hall and Cemetery Maintenance, Repair and Construction Millage Ballot Proposal
North Star Township:
Road Improvements Millage Renewal
School:
Pine River Township:
Fire and Rescue Millage Renewal Proposal
Seville Township:
Fire and First Responder Millage Renewal Proposal
Village of Ashley:
Millage Increase Proposal to Restore
Authorized Operating Millage
Fulton Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and other Property Exempted by Law 17.7146 Mills for 6 Years
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Fulton Schools, 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, Michigan 48856-9704, telephone: (989) 236-7300.
Ithaca Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and other Property Exempted by Law 18 Mills for 5 Years
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Ithaca Public Schools, 710 North Union Street,
Ithaca, Michigan 48847-1314, telephone: (989) 875-3700.
Full Ballot Proposals can be found at www.gratiotmi.com.
Angie Thompson, Gratiot County Clerk 989-875-5215
Pursuant to MCL 168.498.
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Ithaca Residents and Interested Parties
Commercial Site Plan Review
The City of Ithaca Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter for a Commercial Site Plan Review as submitted by Yatooma Oil & Ikonkar Enterprise Inc. (dba, The Keg Party Store); for approval of a Proposed Gas Station at property located on a 0.616 acre vacant parcel, beside 1126 E Center Street (identified as parcel 52-050-016-00).
If unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at City Hall or e-mailed to clerk@ithacami.com.
Cathy Cameron
City Clerk
Pompeii Sewer Rate Public Hearing Notice
July 27, 2026, 7:00pm at the Fulton Township Hall
3425 W. Cleveland Rd. Perrinton, MI 48871
Please take notice that the Fulton and Washington Township Boards, together, will hold a public hearing following the Fulton Township’s Board meeting at 6:00pm. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for Pompeii residents and interested citizens to review proposed sewer rate structure increases for the continued maintenance of the Pompeii Sewer System, and to offer the public an opportunity to ask questions and give their input concerning the proposed changes. Written comments may be submitted on or before the date of the public hearing by directing any comments to Denise Rossman, email: clerk@fultontwp.com or by phone: 989-236-5102, ext. 1; or to Tarry Stahl, email: washingtontownshipclerk2025@gmail.com or by phone: 989-847-1000.
You may review a copy of the proposed Michigan Rural Water Sewer Rate Study at either the Fulton Township Office, address above, during normal business hours: Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9-12 and 1-4, or at the Washington Township Office, 8989 S. Baldwin Rd., Ashley, MI 48806, Monday from 10am-2pm, or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-3pm.
Fulton Township will provide auxiliary aids or services to individuals with disabilities. Individuals needing such services should contact Denise Rossman by Wednesday, July 22, 2026 by phone, email or mail at: PO Box 68, Perrinton, MI 48871.
Denise Rossman, Fulton Township Clerk
Tarry Stahl, Washington Township Clerk
The computation of costs for the Drains listed above will also be available at the Day of Review. Drain assessments are collected in the same manner as property taxes and will appear on your winter tax bill. If drain assessments are being collected for more than one (1) year, you may pay the assessment in full with any interest to date at any time and avoid further interest charges.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Gratiot County Drain Commissioner’s Office at the number listed above or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance.
You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Gratiot County Circuit Court within ten (10) days. You also may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s determination of apportionments to the Gratiot County Probate Court within ten (10) days.
Bernard J. Barnes – Gratiot County Drain Commissioner