PUBLIC NOTICE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP AUGUST 4, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST RESCHEDULED July 10, 2026

The public accuracy test for the August 4, 2026 primary has been rescheduled to July 10, 2026.  It was previously scheduled for June 22, 2026.

Location: Orangeville Township Hall 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell

Time: 10 a.m.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; STATING THAT IF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES NOTIFY THE CLERK WITHIN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE FURNISHED TO SATISFY SUCH DISABILITIES AND ALLOW MEANINGFUL ATTENDANCE.  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES SHOULD CONTACT THE CLERK; MEL RISNER AT 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL 49080 OR PHONE 269 664-4522.

Mel Risner
Orangeville Township Clerk

 SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY AS AN ELECTION INSPECTOR! 

 2026 BARRY COUNTY ELECTION INSPECTOR TRAINING 

CURRENT ELECTION INSPECTORS WITH CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRING IN 2026 MAY COMPLETE AN ONLINE RECERTIFICATION COURSE — EMAIL: ELECTIONS@BARRYCOUNTY.ORG TO REGISTER! 

Be part of the team that helps protect the integrity of our elections and serves voters across Barry County. Election Inspectors play a vital role in our democracy, and we invite you to join us for one of our upcoming training sessions. 

 Who Can Serve as an Election Inspector? 

To serve as an Election Inspector in Michigan, you must: 

• Be at least 16 years of age 
• Be a registered voter in Michigan (not required for 16- and 17-year-olds serving as Election Inspectors) 
• Be able to read and write English 
• Not be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate’s immediate family, or a member of the local election commission for the election being conducted 

No previous election experience is required. 

Training Dates 

Monday, June 29
8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. 

Wednesday, July 8
8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. 

Thursday, July 16
4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. 

Monday, July 20
8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. 

Location: Tyden Center Building 121 S. Church Street Hastings, Michigan 

Reserve Your Spot Today! 

To sign up for a training session, email: elections@barrycounty.org

 Please include: – Your name – Contact information – Preferred training date and time 

 Already Certified? 

 Current Election Inspectors with certifications expiring in 2026 may complete an online recertification course instead of attending an in-person training session. 

To register for the online course, email: elections@barrycounty.org 

 

Together, we can ensure secure, accurate, and accessible elections for all Barry County voters.
Serving Democracy Starts with You! 

NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TESTING FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: 

REGISTRATION: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Orangeville Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Orangeville Township Clerk, the Office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office or other designated state agency; or can use the Online Voter Registration System at www.Michigan.gov/vote. 

Voters who are already registered may update their 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. (MCL 168.497)

After July 20, 2026, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof ofresidency up to and including through the day of election (MCL 168.492) at the

Orangeville Clerk’s office at the following times: 

Orangeville Twp 7350 Lindsey Road Plainwell, MI 49080

Mon. – Wed. – Friday  9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Saturday August 1st 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday August 4th 7:00 am – 8:00 pm 

PUBLIC ACCURACY TESTING:
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law. Public Accuracy Testing will take place at Orangeville Twp on Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 10 am.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AUGUST 4, 2026 – POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in the County of Barry, State of Michigan for the purpose of voting for candidates and proposals stated in this publication. Election will be held at: Orangeville Twp/Orangeville Twp. Hall/7350 Lindsey Road, Plainwell 

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING FOR THE AUGUST 4, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION. LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING; 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL—DATES AND TIMES OF EARLY VOTING ARE: JULY 25,2026—AUGUST 2, 2026 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M.—5:00 PM

THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT:

Governor
Congressional: Representative in Congress 2nd
District Legislative: 18th District State Senator; Representative in State Legislature 43rd District
Delegate: Delegate to County Convention 

Please take notice that the following proposals will appear on the ballot: 

TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF FIRE EQUIPMENT MILLAGE

Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Orangeville Township, of up to 0.75 mills ($0.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for five years, 2027 through 2031 inclusive, for the purposes of purchase of fire equipment and apparatus, raising an estimated $184,435.31 in the first year that the millage is levied? 

MARTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its full revenue per pupil foundation allowance and restores millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Martin Public Schools, Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, be renewed by 17.8708 mills ($17.8708 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, inclusive, and also be increased by .5 mill ($0.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 4 years, 2027 to 2030, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $925,958 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 levy and a restoration of millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963)?

PLAINWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance. The remaining 1.6352 mills are only available to be levied to restore millage lost as a result of the reduction required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will only be levied to the extent necessary to restore that reduction.

Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Plainwell Community Schools, Allegan, Kalamazoo and Barry Counties, Michigan, be renewed by 19.6352 mills ($19.6352 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and 18 mills are levied in 2027 is approximately $3,070,242 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2026 tax levy)?

To view a sample ballot; Orangeville Township Clerk’s office at 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, or online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index 

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE—YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!
Citizen of the United States
At least 18 years of age on or before August 6, 2024
Resident of Michigan and the township where you are voting

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD# 1-800-649-3777

Melody Risner/Orangeville Township Clerk 

 

ELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 4, 2026 MAY 5, 2026 

Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 5:45 pm
Location: 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell 49080

Purpose of this meeting: The Orangeville Township Election Committee to approve election inspectors, early voting dates and times, date and time of public accuracy test, representatives of election commission for public accuracy test for the August 4, 2026 Election.

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD# 1-800-649-3777

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 228 of 2020 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCL 15.263a et. seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).

Mel Risner/Clerk 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080 269 664-4522