With local elections on the horizon, here’s a look at some basic voter and candidate information for the Northeast sector of Osceola County. This sector includes:
- Hartwick Township
- Highland Township
- Marion Township
- Middle Branch Township
*CANDIDATE INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ONCE RECEIVED FROM CANDIDATE*
HARTWICK TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Hartwick Township Hall (9173 15 Mile Road, Evart, MI 49631)
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
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Randal VanBuren, DEM, Evart (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Shelley Muczynski, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Michael Ritzer, REP, Evart
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Jeffrey Neuman, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)
- Lawrence Reinardy, REP, Evart
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Highland Township Hall (9471 23 Mile Road, Marion, MI 49665)
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
- Derek Wing, REP, Tustin (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Larissa Avery, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Lynn Leslie Rice, REP, Marion
- Paul Siewinski, REP, Tustin
MARION TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Marion Township Hall (315 N. Carland Street, Marion, MI 49665)
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
- Marion Township Road Millage
- Marion Area District Library Library Millage Proposal
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Doug Bontekoe, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Connie Zuiderveen, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Joyce Mayle, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Rose Ballew, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
- Shannon Carmody, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Daniel Williams, REP, Marion
- Lola Williams, REP, Marion
MIDDLE BRANCH TOWNSHIP
VOTER INFO:
Election Date: August 6, 2024
Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Voting Site: Middle Branch Township Hall (16692 20th Avenue, Marion, 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
- TWP MILLAGE PROPOSAL
CANDIDATE INFO:
Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Don Williams, REP, Marion
- Glenn Wilson Jr., REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Richielene Beebe, REP, Marion
Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Robin Eisenga, REP, Marion
- Patricia Mitchell, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available
- Ronald Austin, REP, Marion
- Peggy Ann Hoard, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT - CLERK)
- Experience: Township clerk (10 years)
- Inspiration: Previous government experience
- Focus: Help the township be more efficient
- Quote: "As a Trustee, I believe I can bring my years of government experience to the Township Board helping the township run smoothly and efficiently."
- Bruce Tower, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)
Democratic Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
Republican Delegate to County Convention (Two Year Term) – One Seat Available
- Peggy Hoard, REP, Marion
- Robert Hoard, REP, Marion
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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