With the Nov. 5 General Election on the horizon, here’s a look at some basic voter and candidate information for the Northeast sector of Mecosta County. This sector includes:

• Chippewa Township
• Fork Township
• Martiny Township
• Sheridan Township

 

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Chippewa Township Hall (19171 4th Street, Chippewa Lake, MI 49320)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Shirley Hazen, REP, Rodney

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Kristin Lytle, REP, Rodney (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township Clerk (8 years), Township Trustee (8 years)
  • Inspiration: Serve the community
  • Focus: Ensure elections are fair and accurate
  • Quote: "I have been married for almost 30 years, have three wonderful children and five amazing grandchildren. I like serving my community."

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Julie Austin, REP, Chippewa Lake (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Debbie Carmichael-Zielinski, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township board (6 years), Board of Elections, Board of Review
  • Inspiration: Family members serving on the board, reccomendation from former board members
  • Focus: Protection of assets, fire protection, fixing roads, voicing for the community
  • Quote: "The most important thing, in my position, Is understanding that I am a voice for the residents of the township and as a trustee. I thank people for the support by votes to re-elect me to this position in the August primary as well as the November election."
• Annette Walters, REP, Evart (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Chippewa TWP Trustee (4 years), Housing Commission at HUD as Section 8 Coordinator (20 years), 4-H parent and farmer
    • Inspiration: Keep Chippewa Lake the best place to live and visit
    • Focus: Brainstorm ideas to improve the township, unite to community together
    • Quote: "I enjoy serving my community and township to help problem solve and brian storm new ideas to bring to our area to keep Chippewa Lake the best place to live and visit. I will continue to support our community as we continue to grow together as a united team."
• Nicole Arnon, NPA, Chippewa Lake

 

FORK TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Fork Township Hall (3265 20 Mile Road, Barryton, MI 49305)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

PROPOSAL INFO: 

• Barryton Public Library/Chippewa Branch Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
• Shall the Barryton Public Library/Chippewa Branch Library district renew its Current millage (.9581 mill which expires December 31, 2024) at the originally approved rate of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) on taxable property within the limits of the Library District for 4 years (2025-2028 inclusive) for library operations and all purposes authorized by law? If approved the millage is estimated to generate $141,000 in its first year. Millage accounts for 80% of the library's funding.

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Lori Helmer, REP, Barryton (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Roberta Hazen, REP, Barryton (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township Clerk (10 years), small business owner (20 years)
  • Inspiration: Working within the election originally
  • Focus: Repair gravel roads, build in the community
  • Quote: "I am running again for another term because I feel I have helped the workings of the township governance better. I have moved from hand and paper elections to electronic poll book. Also, I have helped, with our auditors, to update our software system to include GAAP account numbers that is a requirement of the state. With my accounting experience and many years of running elections I feel I am well qualified to continue as the Fork Township Clerk."
  • ?Angelina Braley, NPA, Sears

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Doug Brand, REP, Barryton (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Dave Dowell, REP, Barryton
• Mitchell Mackersie, REP, Barryton (INCUMBENT)

 

MARTINY TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Martiny Township Hall (15051 110th Avenue, Rodney, MI 49342)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Barbara Hampel, REP, Rodney (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Connie Grant, REP, Rodney (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Lois Schmidt, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (4 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Dale Dosenberry, REP, Rodney
• Cindy Lattimore, REP, Rodney (INCUMBENT)

 

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

Election Hours: 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Voting Site: Sheridan Township Hall (15020 30th Avenue, Remus, MI 49340)

More Information: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/Index

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Vern Young, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Christina Martin, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Rachel Borders, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Harry Hardenburgh, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)
• Johanna Hopkins, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)