NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE MICHIGAN GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
TO BE HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 IN THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE is hereby given that any qualified elector of the County of Muskegon who is not already registered, may register to vote in the MICHIGAN GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 at the office of the City or Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; office of the Secretary of State or at the office of a designated State Agency during their regular business hours. Registration forms can be obtained at michigan.gov/vote and mailed to the Township or City Clerk. 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 22, 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:
| Saturday/Sunday Hours Prior to August 6, 2024 Presidential Primary Election | ||||
| Municipality | Address | Regular Business Hours | Hours on Saturday, Feb. 24th | Hours on Sunday, Feb. 25th |
| Blue Lake Township | 1491 Owasippe Rd Twin Lake, MI 49457 | M 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., TU, W, TH 9:00 a.m. – Noon | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Casnovia Township | 245 S. Canada Rd Casnovia, MI 49318 | M 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. T-TH 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Cedar Creek Township | 6556 Sweeter Rd Twin Lake, MI 49457 | M-W 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Closed |
| Dalton Township | 1616 E. Riley Thompson Rd Muskegon, MI 49445 | M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Egelston Township | 5428 E. Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442 | M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Fruitland Township | 4545 Nestrom Rd Whitehall, MI 49461 | M-TH 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 5865 Airline Rd Fruitport, MI 49415 | M-F 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – Noon |
| Holton Township | 6511 Holton Whitehall Rd Holton, MI 49425 | M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Laketon Township | 2735 W. Giles Rd Muskegon, MI 49445 | M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Montague Township | 8915 Whitbeck Rd Montague, MI 49437 | TU 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sat: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Moorland Township | 12416 E. Apple Ave Ravenna, MI 49451 | M, TU, TH 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Muskegon Charter Township | 1990 E. Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442 | M-TH 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Ravenna Township | 3770 Blackmer Rd Ravenna, MI 49451 | M, TU, W 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. F 9:00 a.m. – Noon | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| Sullivan Township | 8138 Hts. Ravenna Rd Ravenna, MI 49451 | M, TH 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. TU 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
| White River Township | 7386 Post Rd Montague, MI 49437 | Monday 9:00 a.m. – Noon | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Closed |
| Whitehall Township | 7644 Durham Rd Whitehall, MI 49461 | M, W 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. TU, TH by Appt. | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Closed |
| City of Montague | 8778 Ferry St Montague, MI 49437 | M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Closed | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| City of Muskegon | 933 Terrace St Muskegon, MI 49442 | M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| City of Muskegon Heights | 2724 Peck St Muskegon Hts., MI 49444 | M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
| City of North Muskegon | 1502 Ruddiman Dr N. Muskegon, MI 49445 | M-F 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| City of Norton Shores | 4814 Henry St Norton Shores, MI 49441 | M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
| City of Roosevelt Park | 900 Oak Ridge Rd Muskegon, MI 49441 | M-TH 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. F 8:00 a.m. – Noon | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Closed |
| City of Whitehall | 405 E. Colby St Whitehall, MI 49461 | M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Closed |
The following proposals will appear on the ballot at the August 6, 2024 election:
COUNTY
Activities or Services for Older Persons Millage Renewal
Shall Muskegon County, State of Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed 0.4921 mill ($0.4921 on each $1,000 of taxable value), which is a renewal of the previously authorized millage rate that expires in 2023, against all taxable property in the County for a period of eight (8) years, 2024 to 2031, inclusive for the purpose of planning, coordinating, evaluating, and providing services to older persons in Muskegon County, as provided by Public Act 39 of 1976 (Activities or Services for Older Persons Act)?
The estimate of the revenue the County will collect in the first year (2024) if the millage is approved and levied by the County is approximately $2,600,000. By law, a portion of the revenue from the millage may be subject to capture by the downtown development authorities, tax increment authorities, local development finance authorities, and the brownfield redevelopment authorities of the City of Montague, City of Muskegon Heights, City of Roosevelt Park, City of Muskegon, Fruitport Township, Village of Ravenna, City of Norton Shores, City of Whitehall and Whitehall Township.
Township
Egelston Township
Streetlight Millage Proposal
Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within the Township of Egelston, Muskegon County, Michigan, be increased and the Township authorized to levy a millage in an amount not to exceed .80 mill ($0.80 on each $1,000 of taxable value), to replace the millage that expired in 2022, for five (5) years, 2024 to 2028 inclusive, to provide funds for operating, maintaining, and purchasing for streetlight operations? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect in the first year of the levy (2024) if the millage is approved is approximately $193,000.
Fruitport Charter Township
Police and Fire Operations/Staffing Millage Proposition
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Fruitport Charter Township, Muskegon County, Michigan for all purposes in any one year be increased for five (5) years, 2024 through 2028, inclusive, above the 15 mill tax limitation, in the amount of one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) per thousand dollars of taxable valuation (1.2 mills), for the purpose of operating and maintaining the public safety services of the police and fire departments, including the purchase and maintenance of vehicles, apparatus, facilities, and equipment, and the hiring andmaintenance of staff, and shall the Township be authorized to levy up to all of the tax? The estimated revenue the Township will collect if approved is $810,967.00.
Moorland Township
Proposal No. 1
Millage Renewal Proposition
1.8975 Mill for Fire Protection Purposes
Shall the increase in the Township of Moorland tax rate limitation, currently 1,8975 mills ($1.8975 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied in the years 2025-2034, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township?
The purpose of this levy is to provide fire protection within the Township, including the operation and maintenance of the Township fire department. It is estimated that a levy of 1.8975 mills would provide revenue of $112,486.76 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Moorland.
Proposal No. 2
0.4742 Mill for Training and Compensation
For Fire Department Personnel
Shall the increase in the Township of Moorland tax rate limitation, currently 0.4742 mill ($0.4742 per $1,000 of taxable value), be renewed and levied in the years 2025-2034, both inclusive, subject to reduction as provided by law, on taxable property in the Township?
The purpose of this levy is to provide training and compensation for Township fire department personnel. It is estimated that a levy of 9.4742 mill would provide revenue of $28,114.17 in the first calendar year. The revenue from this millage levy will be disbursed to the Township of Moorland.
TOWNSHIP OF RAVENNA
Millage Renewal Proposition
2.0 Mills for Fire Protection Purposes
Shall the Township of Ravenna renew and continue to levy 1.9695 mills ($1.9695 per $1,000 of taxable value) and shall an additional 0.0305 mill ($0.0305 per $1,000 of taxable value) be approved and levied to restore previous millage reductions under the “Headlee Amendment” since this millage was last approved, resulting in a 2.0 mill levy ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the years 2024 through 2027, inclusive, so as to continue funding for fire protection purposes, subject to reduction as provided by law on taxable property in the Township?
The purpose of this levy is to provide fire protection within the Township, including the operation and maintenance of the Township fire department. This proposal would authorize an increased limit on ad valorem taxes, as otherwise imposed on the Township by Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution.
It is estimated that a levy of 2.0 mills would provide revenue of $231,533 in the first calendar year, of which $3,531 would result from the additional 0.0305 mill. The millage from this levy would be disbursed to the Township of Ravenna.
SCHOOLS
COOPERSVILLE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
17.8308 MILLS FOR 2 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Coopersville Area Public Schools, 198 East Street, Coopersville, Michigan 49404-1290, telephone: (616) 997-3200.
GRAND HAVEN AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
.7 MILL FOR 10 YEARS
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, 1415 S. Beechtree Street, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417-2899, telephone: (616) 850-5000.
OAKRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
18.1513 MILLS FOR 5 YEARS FOR
HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES, IF NECESSARY
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Oakridge Public Schools, 275 South Wolf Lake Road, Muskegon, Michigan 49442-3029, telephone: (231) 788-7100.
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON, STATE OF MICHIGAN: Notice is hereby given, that a GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION will be held in designated precincts in Muskegon County, Michigan on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting for candidates seeking nominations will be decided for the following: United States Senator, 2nd District Representative in Congress, 3rd District Representative in Congress, 87th District State Representative, 88th District State Representative, 89th District State Representative, 102nd District State Representative, County Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Register of Deeds, County Water Resources Commissioner, County Surveyor, County Commissioner, Township Supervisor, Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, Township Trustee, Township Constable and Township Park Commissioners. Precinct Delegates will be elected.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office.
This notice is given on behalf of the Township and City Clerks of Muskegon County, in compliance with MCL 168.498(3).
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!
Karen D. Buie, Muskegon County Clerk
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk
Publish July 7, 2024