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 Osceola County. This sector includes:

• Hartwick Township
• Highland Township
• Marion Township
• Middle Branch Township

 

HARTWICK TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 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

 

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

 

HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 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

 

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

• Tricia Wing, NPA, Hersey

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Jed Avery, REP, Marion

 

MARION TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 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)

 

MIDDLE BRANCH TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Glenn Wilson Jr., REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Richielene Beebe, REP, Marion

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Patricia Mitchell, REP, Marion (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• 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)