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 Osceola County. This sector includes:

• Cedar Township
• Hersey Township
• Lincoln Township
• Richmond Township

 

CEDAR TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Cedar Township Hall (8532 170th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Cynthia Gadbois, REP, Evart

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mary Clark, REP Reed City (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Heather Battle, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Kimberly Cool, REP, LeRoy
• Edward Lundborg, REP, Reed City

 

HERSEY TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Hartwick Township Hall (108 S. Main Street, Hersey, MI 49639)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Jason Daday, DEM, Hersey (INCUMBENT - TRUSTEE)
  • Experience: Township Trustee (3 years), Hersey Village Council (8 years), Ferris State University Office of Admissions (20+ years)
  • Inspiration: Ensure that thoughtful, effective, and responsible oversight is made in the township
  • Focus: Maintain stability, be responsive to residents' concerns, make thoughtful decisions not based on political affiliation or personal agendas
  • Quote: "My philosophy regarding local government is to always take the long view and consider the ramifications of any decisions made in one year, five years, ten years, and so on. While government may move slowly, it is at a pace that allows for all stakeholders to have a voice, present different viewpoints, and have the ability to contribute."

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Jennifer Verdi-Steig, REP, Hersey
• Susan Martinez, NPA, Hersey

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mikhayla Black, REP, Hersey

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Diane Leichty, REP, Hersey (INCUMBENT)
• Rene Steig, NPA, Hersey

 

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Lincoln Township Hall (19700 11 Mile Road, LeRoy, MI 49655)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Fourt Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Mark Brock, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Sherry Blackrick, REP, LeRoy (INCUMBENT)

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Martha Modene, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Rachel Killingbeck, REP, Reed City
• Kathy Yost, REP, Reed City

 

RICHMOND TOWNSHIP

VOTER INFO:

Election Date: Nov. 5, 2024

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

Voting Site: Richmond Township Hall (3371 200th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677)

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

 

CANDIDATE INFO:

Supervisor (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Maynard Bluhm, REP, Hersey (INCUMBENT)

Clerk (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Linda Steig, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
  • Experience: Township Clerk (12 years)
  • Inspiration: To serve Richmond Township well
  • Focus: Hear out views and concerns within the community
  • Quote: "I will continue to serve the residents of Richmond Township and always listen to their views on the issues and do what I feel is best for our township."  

Treasurer (Four Year Term) – One Seat Available

• Carrolin Rupert, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)

Trustee (Four Year Term) – Two Seats Available

• Edward Galloup, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)
• John Woods, REP, Reed City (INCUMBENT)