Notice is hereby given that a General 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 49080
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION. LOCATION OF EARLY VOTING; 7350 LINDSEY RD., PLAINWELL—DATES AND TIMES OF EARLY VOTING ARE: OCTOBER 26,2024— NOVEMBER 3, 2024 POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M.—5:00 PM
THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT:
Presidential: President and Vice President
Congressional: United States Senator; Representative in Congress 2nd District
Legislative: Representative in State Legislature 43rd District
State Boards (2 positions): State Board of Education, Regent University of Michigan, Trustee Michigan State University, Governor Wayne State University
County: Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk; Treasurer; Register of Deeds; Drain Commissioner; County
Commissioner 6th District
Township: Supervisor; Clerk; Treasurer; Trustee (2 positions)
Judicial: Justice Supreme Court, Judge Court of Appeals 3rd District, Judge Probate Court, Judge District Court 56B District
Local School District: Board Member
Please take notice that the following proposals will appear on the ballot:
County Proposal:
Millage Renewal Proposition for Funding Barry County Transit
Shall Barry County renew the previously authorized millage of 0.2367 mill per year, ($0.2357 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon all taxable real and personal property in the County for a period of (10) years, 2025 through 2034, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law?
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Barry County Clerk’s office, Orangeville Township Clerk’s office or online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index
Local School District Proposal (Plainwell Schools):
Plainwell Community Schools Bond Proposal
Shall Plainwell Community Schools, Allegan, Kalamazoo and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Thirty-Nine Million Eight Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($39,835,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, in one or more series, for the purpose of: erecting, furnishing, and equipping a new preschool building and additions to school buildings; remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and equipping and re-equipping school buildings, including for school security; and erecting, equipping, furnishing, preparing, developing, and improving playgrounds, athletic fields and facilities, and sites?
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Barry County Clerk’s office, Orangeville
Township Clerk’s office or online at: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/PublicBallot/Index
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 November 5, 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
