Public Notices (Published February 1, 2024)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

To the qualified electors of THE CITIES of Alma, Ithaca, and St. Louis and, THE TOWNSHIPS of Arcada, Bethany, Elba, Emerson, Fulton, Hamilton, Lafayette, New Haven, Newark, North Shade, North Star, Pine River, Seville, Sumner, Washington, and Wheeler
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 February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, on February 9, 2024 at 8 a.m. at the Commission on Aging Building, 515 S. Pine River Street, Ithaca, Michigan. Election law requires that Public Accuracy Tests be conducted to demonstrate the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the County 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 ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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 Tuesday February 13, 2024. 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:

Clerk Information:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that Gratiot County will be voting on the following:
Nomination for President of the United States
You will select only one Ballot Type:
Democratic Party Presidential Primary Ballot
Or
Republican Party Presidential Primary Ballot

And to vote on the following Propositions Listed Below:

North Shade Road Millage Renewal

Shall North Shade impose a renewal in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution of 1.5 ($1.50 on each $1,000) of taxable valuation be levied and assessed upon property within the Township of North Shade for a period of six (6) years, 2024 through 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of Road and Bridge Construction and Maintenance Millage. This is a request for renewal of the current millage. The estimated amount of revenue that will be collected in the first year that the millage is authorized and levied is $48,708.

North Shade Emergency Rescue and Fire Protection Services Renewal
Shall North Shade impose a renewal in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution of .5 (.50 on each $1,000.00) of taxable valuation be levied and assessed upon property within the Township of North Shade for a period of six (6) years, 2024 through 2030, inclusive, for the purpose of Emergency Rescue Services Millage. This is a renewal to the current millage. The estimated amount of revenue that will be collected in the first year that the millage is authorized and levied is $16,236.
Fulton Schools Sinking fund Millage Proposal 3 Mills for 10 years
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Fulton Schools, 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, Michigan 48856-9704, (989) 236-7300.

Saint Louis Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Other Property Exempted by Law 18 Mills for 8 Years.
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Saint Louis Public Schools, 113 East Saginaw Street, St. Louis, Michigan 48880-1798, telephone: (989) 681-2545.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Operating Millage Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Other Property Exempted by Law 17.8795 Mills for 10 Years and .01205 Mill for 10 Years to Restore Headlee Reduction
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 East Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831-9725, telephone: (989) 834-2271.

Montcalm Area Intermediate School District General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bond Proposal for Building and Site Purposes in the Amount of not to Exceed $36,800,000

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Montcalm Area Intermediate School District, 621 New Street, Stanton, Michigan 48888-0367, telephone: (989) 831-5261

Montcalm Community College Operating Millage Renewal Proposal 1.1487 Mills for 10 Years

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Drive, Sidney, Michigan 48885-9723, telephone: (989) 328-2111.

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 St.
Ithaca MI 48847

Hours of operation for the February 27, 2024 election are as follows:
Saturday, February 17, 2024: 12 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, February 18, 2024: 12 pm to 8 pm
Monday, February 19, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, February 20, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday, February 21, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, February 23, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, February 24, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, February 25, 2024: 9 am to 5 pm

Angie Thompson, Gratiot County Clerk 989-875-5215
Pursuant to MCL 168.498.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2024

To the qualified electors of SEVILLE TOWNSHIP in THE
COUNTY OF GRATIOT, STATE OF MICHIGAN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Accuracy Test shall be conducted on February 10, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Seville Township Hall, 8143 W. Madison Road, Elwell, Michigan, for the electronic equipment that will be used to tabulate the votes in the aforementioned jurisdiction for the February 27, 2024, Presidential Primary Election. Election law requires that Public Accuracy Tests be conducted to demonstrate the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the Township Clerk.

This Notice is given on behalf of the Seville Township Clerk of Gratiot County, in compliance with
MCL 168.798.

Hamilton Township

Hamilton Township Board of Appeals will be holding the Board of Review meetings as follows:

March 5, 2024 5:30 p.m. – Organizational Meeting
March 11, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March 12, 2024 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Written appeals will also be accepted by mail or email. Written appeals must be received by March 3, 2024. To file a written appeal, contact Steve Chick, Assessor, at 989-640-5682, or via email at hamiltontwpassessor@gmail.com.

Submitted by Tom Clark, Supervisor
Hamilton Township