With local elections on the horizon, here’s a look at some basic voter and candidate information for the Southwest sector of Osceola County. This sector includes:
- Cedar Township
- Hersey Township
- Lincoln Township
- Richmond Township
*CANDIDATE INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ONCE RECEIVED FROM CANDIDATE*
CEDAR TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Cedar Township Hall (8532 170th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677)
More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
PROPOSAL TOPICS:
- PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
- SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL
- Cedar Township Road Millage Renewal
- PINE RIVER AREA SCHOOLS BOND PROPOSAL
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Cynthia Gadbois, REP, Evart
- Loren Steig, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Mary Clark, REP Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Heather Battle, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Kimberly Cool, REP, LeRoy
- Edward Lundborg, REP, Reed City
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
HERSEY TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Hartwick Township Hall (108 S. Main Street, Hersey, MI 49639)
More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
PROPOSAL TOPICS:
- PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
- SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Jason Daday, DEM, Hersey (INCUMBENT - TRUSTEE)
- Experience: Township Trustee (3 years), Hersey Village Council (8 years), Ferris State University Office of Admissions (20+ years)
- Inspiration: Ensure that thoughtful, effective, and responsible oversight is made in the township
- Focus: Maintain stability, be responsive to residents' concerns, make thoughtful decisions not based on political affiliation or personal agendas
- Quote: "My philosophy regarding local government is to always take the long view and consider the ramifications of any decisions made in one year, five years, ten years, and so on. While government may move slowly, it is at a pace that allows for all stakeholders to have a voice, present different viewpoints, and have the ability to contribute."
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Jennifer Verdi-Steig, REP, Hersey
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Mikhayla Black, REP, Hersey
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Diane Leichty, REP, Hersey (INCUMBENT)
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Steve Petoskey, DEM, Hersey
- Experience: President of Evart Chamber of Commerce (1 year), School superintendent, teacher
- Inspiration: Lack of candidates running for the position
- Focus: Communicate and adress agendas, promoting Democractic party principles
- Quote: "I believe that my ability to engage people to participate in the political system will be my biggest contribution. I am active in a small business and meet local individuals on a regular basis. Participating in various other venues, brings additional contacts."
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Lincoln Township Hall (19700 11 Mile Road, LeRoy, MI 49655)
More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
PROPOSAL TOPICS:
- PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
- SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL
- PINE RIVER AREA SCHOOLS BOND PROPOSAL
- Library Millage Renewal Proposal
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Fourt Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Mark Brock, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Sherry Blackrick, REP, LeRoy (INCUMBENT)
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Martha Modene, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Rachel Killingbeck, REP, Reed City
- Linda Lundberg, REP, Reed City
- Nicholas Peffer II, REP, LeRoy (INCUMBENT)
- Kathy Yost, REP, Reed City
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Richmond Township Hall (3371 200th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677)
More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index
PROPOSAL TOPICS:
- PROPOSITION FOR 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICE SYSTEM FUNDING
- SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES MILLAGE PROPOSAL
- Library Millage Renewal Proposal
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Maynard Bluhm, REP, Hersey (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Linda Steig, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
- Experience: Township Clerk (12 years)
- Inspiration: To serve Richmond Township well
- Focus: Hear out views and concerns within the community
- Quote: "I will continue to serve the residents of Richmond Township and always listen to their views on the issues and do what I feel is best for our township."
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Carrolin Rupert, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Edward Galloup, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
- John Woods, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Katherine Fleming, REP, Hersey
- Patrick Fleming, REP, Hersey
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Be sure to follow Big Rapids Daily News on Facebook, Instagram, and X for results and updates.
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