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

• Aetna Township
• Austin Township
• Deerfield Township
• Mecosta Township

 

AETNA TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Aetna Township Hall (196 Cass Street, Morley, MI 49336)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Bruce Carey, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Beverly McLaughlin, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Amy Hillis-Ouellette, REP, Morley
  • Experience: Deputy to Aetna TWP Treasurer (2+ years), work in worker’s compensation insurance industry (10 years), business owner in the trucking industry (11 years)
  • Inspiration: Give back through service, add value to community
  • Focus: Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable service unrelated to politics to the citizens of Aetna TWP
  • Quote: "I’m passionate about my family, protecting our freedoms, honoring our veterans, giving back when I can and living a peaceful life. For years, we donate our time and money to purchase materials and beautiful the Morley War Memorial each May to show our love and respect to our Veterans and Community. I’d be honored to serve the Aetna Township, if chosen!"

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Barbie Cornell, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)
• Larry Platt, REP, Morley

 

AUSTIN TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Austin Township Hall (14132 Pierce Road, Stanwood, MI 49346)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Kenneth Vredenburg, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township Supervisor/Assessor (26 years), Township Trustee (4 years), Dairy farmer (42 years)
  • Inspiration: Reccomendation from former trustee
  • Focus: Help treat everyone with respect and fairness
  • Quote: "I like to keep things as local as possible, so someone can reach out anytime."

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Billie Jean Barnes, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Carolyn Towsley, DEM, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• John Brockway, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)
• Charles Sheldon II, REP, Rodney

 

DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Deerfield Township Hall (396 E. Fourth Street, Morley, MI 49336)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Phil Stier, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Michelle Lewis, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Sheila Lingle, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Brian Carey II, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT)
• Jamey Nelson, REP, Morley

 

MECOSTA TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Mecosta Township Hall (19729 11 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• John Boyd, REP, Stanwood

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Stephanie McNeal, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mary Quinlan, REP, Big Rapids (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• James Cain, REP, Big Rapids (INCUMBENT)
• Tyler Huntey, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township trustee, CEO of Huntey's Clubhouse
  • Inspiration: Give back to the community
  • Focus: To leverage business experience to improve the township and community
  • Quote: "I believe that I can provide creative thinking and solutions to best utilize the township resources. We need to find ways to improve our township for existing residents as well as those who may be considering moving to the area."