PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PLACE AND TIME
City of Ithaca Residents and Interested Parties
At a regular City Council Meeting Held on March 18, 2025,
Resolution 2025-07: Approving City Council Meetings Place and
Time, was presented.
WHEREAS, The City Council declares to adopt a resolution
formally setting the regular meeting date, time and place for City
Council Meetings, as the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at
5:30 p.m., to be held at the City Municipal Building.
RESOLUTION DECLARED ADPOTED.
This Resolution shall be effective April 1, 2025.
Cathy Cameron – City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
To the qualified electors of THE CITIES of Alma, and THE
TOWNSHIPS of Arcada, Emerson, Fulton, Pine River, Seville,
Sumner, and Washington in THE COUNTY OF GRATIOT, STATE OF
MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Accuracy Test shall be conducted for the electronic equipment
that will be used to tabulate the votes in each of the aforementioned jurisdictions for the May 6, 2025 SPECIAL Election. Election law requires that Public Accuracy Tests be conducted to demonstrate the computer
programming used to tabulate the votes cast. Public Accuracy Tests shall be conducted in each jurisdiction
as follows: 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):
JURISDICTION PUBLIC ACCURACY
LOCATION DATE TIME
City of Alma Alma Public Library-Board Room,
500 E. Superior St., Alma, Michigan April 16, 2025 3:00 pm
Arcada Township Township Hall, 3290 W. Tyler Rd.,
Alma, Michigan April 10, 2025 6:00 pm
Emerson Township Township Hall, 2976 N. Baldwin Rd.,
Ithaca, Michigan April 30, 2025 2:00 pm
Pine River Township Township Hall, 1495 W. Monroe Rd.,
St. Louis, Michigan April 27, 2025 4:30 pm
Seville Township Township Hall, 7676 W. Lincoln Rd.,
Elwell, Michigan April 24, 2025 4:00 pm
Sumner Township Township Hall, 10820 Pine St., Sumner, Michigan May 1, 2025 9:00 am
Fulton and
Washington Township
Township Hall, 8989 S. Baldwin Rd.,
Ashley, Michigan April 16, 2025 10:00 am
Gratiot County
Early Voting Center
Gratiot County Commission on Aging Building, 515 S. Pine St., Ithaca,
Michigan
April 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact their respective Township or City
Clerk.
This Notice is given on behalf of the Township and City Clerks of Gratiot County, in compliance
with MCL 168.798
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
GRATIOT COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF GRATIOT COUNTY:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Gratiot County who is 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 Tuesday April 21, 2025.
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,
May 3, 2025
Hours on Tuesday
May 6th
City of Alma 525 E. Superior St. Alma 8am – 4pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Arcada Township 3290 W Tyler Rd. Alma 7am – 3pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Emerson Township 2976 N. Baldwin Rd.
Ithaca 8am – 4pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Fulton Township 3425 W. Cleveland Rd,
Perrinton 7am – 3pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Pine River Township 1495 W. Monroe Rd, St.
Louis 7am – 3pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Seville Township 7676 W. Lincoln Rd.,
Elwell 8am -4pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Sumner Township 8644 W. Polk Rd, Sumner 8am – 4pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
Washington Twp 8989 S. Baldwin Rd.,
Ashley 8am – 4pm 7:00 am – 8:00pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Gratiot County will be voting on the following proposals:
PROPOSALS:
Schools:
Alma Public Schools:
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND
SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $29,945,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Alma Public
Schools, 1500 North Pine Avenue, Alma, Michigan 48801-1299, telephone: (989) 463-3111.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF
APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
St. Johns Public Schools:
ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND
SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $99,750,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of St. Johns
Public Schools, 501 West Sickels Street, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, telephone: (989) 227-4050.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF
APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
Full Ballot Proposals can be found at www.gratiotmi.com.
In Person- Early voting is an opportunity for every voter in Gratiot County. The early voting will be 9
consecutive days before each election. Early voting site will be located:
Gratiot County Commission on Aging
515 S. Pine River St.
Ithaca MI 48847
Hours of operation for the May 6, 2025 Special Election are as follows:
Saturday, April 26, 2025: 12 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 12 pm to 8 pm
Monday, April 28, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, April 29, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday, April 30, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday, May 1, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, May 2, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025: 9 am to 5 pm
Angie Tompson, Gratiot County Clerk 989-875-5215
Pursuant to MCL 168.498