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

• Hinton Township
• Millbrook Township
• Morton Township
• Wheatland Township

 

HINTON TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Hinton Township Hall (9022 34 Mile Road, Lakeview, MI 48850)

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

 

PROPOSAL INFO: 

• Proposed Renewal of Fire-Rescue Department Millage

  • Shall the previously voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Hinton, Mecosta County, be renewed for 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 taxable valuation) for a period of four (4) years, 2024 through 2027, to provide funds for the Lakeview Fire Department for equipment and operations provided to Hinton Township by and through the Lakeview Fire Department, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said proposed, thereby raising the first year estimated revenue $41,961.00 to pay Hinton Township's share of the Lakeview District Fire Department operating budget?

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Wayne Sutherland, REP, Morley (INCUMBENT - TRUSTEE)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Ruth Peterson, REP, Lakeview (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• James Helms, REP, Mecosta (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Brian Taylor, REP, Lakeview
• Carl Thompson, REP, Mecosta (INCUMBENT - SUPERVISOR)

 

MILLBROOK TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Millbrook Township Hall (1042 Monroe Road, Blanchard, MI 49310)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Bruce Eldred, REP, Blanchard (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Kaye Wisner, REP, Blanchard (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Tina Murray, REP, Blanchard

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Lenny Sorsen, DEM, Remus (INCUMBENT)
• Randy Spayd, REP, Blanchard (INCUMBENT)

 

MORTON TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Morton Township Hall (290 W. Main Street, Mecosta, MI 49332)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mark Klumpp, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township supervisor (4 years), school administrator, chair of local and state level organizations
  • Inspiration: Life long resident, government experience
  • Focus: Financial strength, serving the community
  • Quote: "Being a resident of Morton Township for over 45 years, I bring a lot of historical knowledge to the position yet I am forward-thinking enough to support change when needed. I believe I am able to work with my fellow Morton Township Board members to continuously make the right decisison that are fiscally responsible while maintaining the level of support and services our taxpayers expect and deserve."

Clerk (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Camie Courtright, REP, Stanwood (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Tracy Snyder, REP, Stanwood

Trustee (4 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Yulanda Bellingar, REP, Mecosta (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township clerk (8 years), Township trustee (8 years), Distrcit 12 Director of Michigan Township Association (14 years), President of Tri-Lakes Association
  • Inspiration: Tri-Lakes resident since 1998, success as small business owner
  • Focus: Preserve and protect the community
  • Quote: "I am excited to continue my work for Morton Township to continue to make it a better place to live."
• Jeff Ratledge, REP, Canadian Lakes (INCUMBENT)

Library Board Member (4 Year Term) – Six Seats Available

• Dena Durante, NP, Mecosta
• Ruth Jackson, NP, Stanwood
• Dorothy Metcalf, NP, Mecosta
• Sandra Roberts, NP, Mecosta
• Sharon Swathwood, NP, Stanwood

 

WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Wheatland Township Hall (201 Sheridan Avenue, Remus, MI 49340)

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

 

PROPOSAL INFO: 

• Wheatland Township Public Library Millage-Renewal of Previously Authorized Millage

  • Shall the tax rate limitation for Wheatland Township be increased, and a tax levied on all taxable property, in the amount of eight-tenths (0.8) mill ($0.80 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 2025- 2028, inclusive? This proposed millage would renew a previously authorized millage for Township Public Library purposes set to expire December 31, 2024, in the amount of .8 mill. The purpose of this levy is to provide funds for operational expenses to allow the Library to strive to continue to offer its services and hours at least at a reduced capacity. It is estimated that a levy of .8 mill would provide a revenue of $39,500.00 in the first calendar year.

• Wheatland Township Public Library Millage-Renewal of Previously Authorized Millage

  • Shall the tax rate limitation for Wheatland Township be increased, and a tax levied on all taxable property, in the amount of four-tenths (0.4) mill ($0.40 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the years 2025-2028, inclusive? This proposed millage would renew a previously authorized millage for Township Public Library purposes set to expire December 31, 2024, in the amount of .4 mill. The purpose of this levy is to provide funds for operational expenses and to allow the Library to strive to continue to offer its present services and hours (in conjunction with the passing of the eight-tenths (0.8) mill library millage renewal also on the ballot). It is estimated that a levy of .4 mill would provide a revenue of $19,750.00 in the first calendar year.

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Thomas Vansyckle, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Kim Thiel, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (4 Year Term) – One Seat Available

• No candidtate listed.

Trustee (4 Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Lee Carte, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)
• Ethan McNeal, REP, Remus (INCUMBENT)

Library Board Member (4 Year Term) – Six Seats Available

• Jeanette Aldrich, NP, Remus
• Deanna Cook, NP, Remus
• Elizabeth Leiter, NP, Remus
• Betsyann Moskowitz, NP, Remus
• Megan Stevens, NP, Remus
• Mary Ann Werenette, Remus