To the qualified electors of Watervliet Public Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Van Buren, State of Michigan.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified elector of the Watervliet Public Schools district, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their City/Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at their City/Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their City/Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 21, 2025.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL168.492) at their local City/Township Clerk’s office.

The following City and Township Clerks will be available to receive registrations on Election Day 7:00 AM-8:00 PM as well as indicated below:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held for the qualified electors of Watervliet Public Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Van Buren on Tuesday, MAY 6, 2026 for the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):

WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL

FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF

NOT TO EXCEED $13,500,000

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Watervliet Public Schools, 450 East St. Joseph St., Watervliet, Michigan 49098, telephone: (269) 463-0300.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.

Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their city/township clerk.

Absentee ballots may be obtained from the clerk of the jurisdiction where you reside.

STACY LOAR-PORTER – BERRIEN COUNTY CLERK

NOTICE OF ELECTION

WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MAY 6, 2025

To the qualified electors of the Cities and Townships in Watervliet Public Schools, Berrien County and Van Buren County, Michigan, notice is hereby given that an ELECTION will be held in the following precincts:

On Election Day, Tuesday, MAY 6, 2025, polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and that day the election will be held at the following locations:

BERRIEN AND VAN BUREN COUNTIES

Watervliet City: Pct. 1 City Hall, 158 W. Pleasant St.

Bainbridge Township: Pct. 1 Twp. Hall, 7315 Territorial Rd. (Bainbridge Township and Keeler Township Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)

Watervliet Charter Township: Pct. 1 Twp. Hall, 4959 M-140 (Watervliet Charter Township, Coloma Charter Township, Covert Township, and Hartford Township Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)

There is no Early Voting taking place for this election in neither Berrien County nor Van Buren County.

For the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):

WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL

FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF

NOT TO EXCEED $13,500,000

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Watervliet Public Schools, 450 East St. Joseph St., Watervliet, Michigan 49098, telephone: (269) 463-0300.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the city/township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

Absentee Voter ballots are available through your local city or township clerk’s office.

STACY LOAR-PORTER – BERRIEN COUNTY CLERK

Coloma Charter Township

4919 Paw Paw Lake Road

Coloma MI  49038

269-468-7212

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO:      THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHR INTERESTED PERSONS:

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Coloma will conduct a public hearing, concerning the following matter on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Michigan.

            PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing will be held to consider a request from Paul Mazzocchi, 5587 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, MI 49038, regarding property code 11-08-7350-0026-01-3.  The request is to place a Second Story Addition over the existing residence which is existing nonconforming as it is currently within the required setback area, therefore requiring a variance from the side yard setback requirements in Section 40-42 District Regulations.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Written comments will be received from any interested person concerning the foregoing matter(s) by the Coloma Charter Zoning Administrator at the below listed address at any time during normal business hours of normal business days up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing.

            Coloma Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at four (4) days notice to the Coloma Charter Township Zoning Administrator.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Coloma Charter Township Zoning Administrator at the address or telephone listed below.

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

Kevin Kutscher, Zoning Administrator

4919 Paw Paw Lake Road

Coloma,  MI  49038

(269) 468-7212

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

9:00 A.M on March 27^th, 2025

The Coloma Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during a Special Meeting of the Coloma Charter Township Board held at the Coloma Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, Michigan 49038 on March 27^th, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.  A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at Coloma Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, Michigan 49038 or by telephone at 269-468-7212.

Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice

The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting

upon at least 5 days’ notice. Contact the Coloma Charter Township Clerk’s office at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, Michigan 49038 or by telephone 269-468-7212.

Sheila Hickmott

Coloma Charter Township Clerk

NOTICE

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

2025 Board of Review

TO ALL TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: The 2025 Board of Review of the Township of Coloma

 will meet at the Coloma Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI on

Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00pm

Organizational meeting only, no tax protest at this meeting.

TAX PROTEST WILL BE HEARD:

Monday, March 24, 2025                                   Tuesday, March 25, 2025

     9:00 am to 12:00 pm                                            1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm                                               6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

At which time the board of review will hear protest relative to assessments for 2025 and will, upon presentation of sufficient evidence, correct the assessments in a manner as will, in their judgement, make it relatively just as equal.

The tentative factors of the Township of Coloma for 2025 are as follows:

                        Classification                           Ratio             Multiplier

                        Agriculture                              43.46               1.15048

                        Commercial                            45.10               1.10865

                        Industrial                                 44.00               1.13636

                        Residential                              45.15               1.10742

                        Developmental                       NC                   NC

                        Personal                                  50.00               1.00000

Please direct all written, faxed or e-mailed replies to:

Coloma Township Assessor, Kevin Kutscher

4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd.

Coloma, MI 49038

Fax: 269-468-6503

kkutscher@colomatownship.org

All written replies must be received no later than Monday, March 24, 2025

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN

ORDINANCE NO. 120

            An Ordinance granting a revocable franchise to Indiana Michigan Power Company, its successors and assigns, for the right to acquire, construct, maintain, and operate in the streets, thoroughfares, alleys, bridges, and public places of the Township of Coloma, Berrien County, State of Michigan, and its successors, lines and appurtenant equipment for the transmission and distribution of electric energy to the Charter Township of Coloma, and the inhabitants thereof, and for the transmission and distribution of the same within, through, or across said Township of Coloma, Berrien County, State of Michigan.

            The Township of Coloma, Berrien County, State of Michigan, ordains:

SECTION I.

            Indiana Michigan Power Company, its successors and assigns (hereinafter called “Grantee”) is hereby granted the right, privilege, franchise, and authority to acquire, construct, maintain, and operate in, above, under, across, and along the streets, thoroughfares, alleys, bridges, and public places (as the same now exist or may hereafter be laid out) of the Township of Coloma, Berrien County, State of Michigan, lines for the transmission and distribution of electric energy, either by means of overhead or underground conductors, with all the necessary or desirable appurtenant equipment (the “Facilities”), to render public utility service in said Township and to the inhabitants thereof by supplying electric energy to said Township and the inhabitants thereof, and persons or corporations beyond the limits thereof for all purposes for which electric energy is now or may hereafter be used, and the transmission and distribution of the same within, through, or across said Township of Coloma, State of Michigan, subject to such reasonable regulation of the placement and operation of the Facilities as the Township Board shall prescribe from time to time and as is permitted under applicable state law.

SECTION II.

            Said Facilities shall be constructed in a manner that shall not unreasonably interfere with the traveling public in its use of the streets, thoroughfares, alleys, bridges, and public places.

SECTION III.

            The rights, privileges, and franchise hereby granted shall be in force and effect for a period of ten(10) years from the date of the passage of this Ordinance, but revocable at the will of the Township Board unless approved by vote of the electors. 

            The rights, privileges, and franchise hereby granted shall not be construed to be exclusive and the Board of the Township of Coloma hereby reserves the power to grant similar rights, privileges, and franchises to any other person or persons, firm or firms, corporation or corporations.

SECTION IV.

            Said Grantee shall save the Township harmless from any and all liability arising in any way from Grantee’s negligence in the erection, maintenance, or operation of said Facilities, except to the extent arising out of the Township’s negligence or willful misconduct.

SECTION V.

            Whenever said Grantee shall begin the erection or installation of any lines or equipment, it shall promptly and diligently prosecute the work to completion and leave the streets, thoroughfares, alleys, bridges, and public places where such work is done in as good condition of repair as before such work was commenced.

SECTION VI.

            Wherever in this Ordinance, reference is made to the Township or the Grantee, it shall be deemed to include the respective successors or assigns of either; and all rights, privileges, franchises, and obligations herein contained by or on behalf of said Township, or by or on behalf of said Grantee, shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the respective successors or assigns of said Township, or of said Grantee, whether so expressed or not.

SECTION VII.

            This Ordinance shall be accepted by the Grantee within sixty (60) days from the date of the passage of same.

SECTION VIII.

            This franchise shall take effect after its adoption, acceptance and publication as required by law.

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF POSTING OF ORDINANCE NO. 119
ADULT USE MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township Board has introduced Ordinance No. 119, an ordinance to authorize the operation of and provide regulations for adult use marijuana establishments in Coloma Charter Township pursuant to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2018, as may be amended; to provide for an annual fee; to provide penalties for violation of this ordinance; to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith and to provide an effective date. The ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

The complete text of the introduced ordinance can be reviewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038 – Phone: (269) 468-7212 or on the website www.colomatownship.org.

The introduced ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular Coloma Charter Township Board meeting on March 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm during the regular meeting of the Coloma Charter Township Board at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

Sheila Hickmott
Coloma Charter Twp Clerk

FULL TEXT OF INTRODUCTED ORDINANCE

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF POSTING OF ORDINANCE NO. 118
AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO ADULT USE MARIJJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township Board has introduced Ordinance No. 118, an Ordinance to amend Chapter 40, “Zoning” of the Coloma Charter Township Code of Ordinances; to amend section 40-1 to add new definitions related to adult use marihuana establishments; to amend sections 40-209 to permit adult use marihuana establishments in the C-1 commercial district as special land uses; to amend article X to add a new section 40-709 pertaining to adult use marihuana establishments; and to repeal all ordinances in conflict therewith.

The complete text of the introduced ordinance can be reviewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall,
4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038 – Phone: (269) 468-7212 or on the website
www.colomatownship.org.

The introduced ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular Coloma Charter Township
Board meeting on March 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm during the regular meeting of the Coloma Charter
Township Board at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

Sheila Hickmott
Coloma Charter Twp Clerk

FULL TEXT OF INTRODUCED ORDINANCE

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF POSTING OF ORDINANCE NO. 117
MICHIGAN GAS UTILITIES CORPORATION FRANCHISE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township Board has introduced Ordinance No. 117, an ordinance granting to Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, its successors and assigns, the right, power, authority and permission to use the highways, streets, alleys and other public places of the Charter Township of Coloma, County of Berrien, State of Michigan, for the purpose of laying and maintaining gas pipes, mains, conduits, valves, drips and all necessary appurtenances in, under and along the highways, streets, alleys and other public places, of said charter township, and the right, power and permission to conduct and operate a general gas business and distribution system in said Charter Township of Coloma, County of Berrien, State of Michigan for a period of thirty (30) years. The ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

The complete text of the introduced ordinance can be reviewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038 – Phone: (269) 468-7212 or on the website www.colomatownship.org.

The introduced ordinance will be considered for adoption at the regular Coloma Charter Township Board meeting on March 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm during the regular meeting of the Coloma Charter Township Board at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI.

Sheila Hickmott
Coloma Charter Twp Clerk

FULL TEXT OF INTRODUCED ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE – Berrien County School Election Coordinating Committee

Starting November 7th, 2024 regular Planning Commission meetings will be held on the FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 5pm.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting concerning proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment(s) on October 2, 2024, commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at the public hearing include, in brief, the following:


1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments regarding adult use marijuana as follows:

a. Amendment to Section 40-1 Definitions to add definitions regarding marijuana.
b. Amendment to Section 40-209 and 40-314 regarding adult use marijuana establishments.
c. Amendment to Article X, to add new Section 40-709 regarding adult use marihuana establishments.

2. Any other business that may properly come before the Planning Commission.

All interested persons are invited to attend and comment. Written comments will be received from any interested person concerning the foregoing matter(s) by the Coloma Charter Township Clerk at the address below any time during normal business hours up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at the hearing.

The Coloma Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing.

Coloma Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Coloma Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Coloma Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below.

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
Sheila Hickmott
4919 Paw Paw Lake Road
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-7212

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA

TOWNSHIP BOARD

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

TO:      THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA, BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Coloma Charter Township board held their scheduled regular board meeting on September 11, 2024, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following amendments were made to Coloma Township Ordinances, Zoning Chapter 40, Sections:

40-42 Table of zoning district regulations

40-75 Permitted accessory uses

40-82 Accessory buildings and storage sheds

40-106 Permitted accessory uses

40-209 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-215 Accessory buildings and sheds

40-242 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-247 Accessory buildings and sheds

40-274 Permitted principal uses

40-276 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-281 Accessory buildings and sheds

40-314 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-344 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-348 Residential accessory building and storage sheds

40-374 Uses requiring special land use permit

40-378 Residential accessory buildings and storage sheds

40-443 Permitted accessory uses for properties occupied by a single-family dwelling

40-457 Accessory buildings and storage sheds

40-495 Fences

40-497 Temporary Storage Containers

which relate to accessory buildings and structures in all zoning districts, such as garages, carports and storage sheds.  The ordinance amendment also addressed electrical power generating stations such as solar and wind energy.

A copy of these amendment can be viewed at https://colomatownship.org/zoning-2024-ammendments-9-5-2024-draft/ or a copy of it is available for viewing at Coloma Charter Township Hall located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

Sheila Hickmott

4919 Paw Paw Lake Road

Coloma, MI 49038

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION

TO BE HELD ON

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Coloma Charter Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Coloma Charter Township Clerk located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma MI; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at the Coloma Charter Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Coloma Charter Township Clerk’s office, located at 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma MI 49038 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Saturday November 2^nd, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Election Day, Tuesday November 5^th, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION will be held in all precincts of all Cities and Townships within the County of Berrien, State of Michigan on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of voting on

PRESIDENTIAL: President and Vice-President of the United States

CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress 4^th District

LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature 39^th District

STATE BOARDS:  Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University

COUNTY: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Commissioner 1^st District

TOWNHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee

JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of the Supreme Court Incumbent Position Partial Term ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 3^rd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 2^nd Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 5^th District Non-Incumbent Position

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board Member Lake Michigan College

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Coloma Community Schools, Board Member Covert Public Schools 4 Year Term, Board Member Covert Public Schools Partial Term ending 12/31/2026, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools 6 Year Term, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028

Full text of the ballot may be viewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma; telephone 269.468.7212. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Clerk’s Office.

Sheila Hickmott, Coloma Charter Twp Clerk

NOTICE OF ELECTION

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF COLOMA:

Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in the Charter Township of Coloma on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

At the following locations:

• Precinct 1 – Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038

For the purpose of electing a candidate to the following offices:

PRESIDENTIAL: President and Vice-President of the United States

CONGRESSIONAL: United States Senator, Representative in Congress 4^th District

LEGISLATIVE: Representative in State Legislature 39^th District

STATE BOARDS:  Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University

COUNTY: Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Commissioner 1^st District

TOWNHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee

JUDICIAL: Justice of the Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of the Supreme Court Incumbent Position Partial Term ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 3^rd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 2^nd Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 5^th District Non-Incumbent Position

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Board Member Lake Michigan College

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Board Member Coloma Community Schools, Board Member Covert Public Schools 4 Year Term, Board Member Covert Public Schools Partial Term ending 12/31/2026, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools 6 Year Term, Board Member Watervliet Public Schools Partial Term Ending 12/31/2028

Full text of the ballot may be viewed at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd., Coloma, MI 49038.  Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot or apply online at www.mi.gov/vote

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

Sheila Hickmott, Coloma Charter Township Clerk (269) 468-7212

Coloma Charter Township
County of Berrien, State of Michigan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT
for the TUESDAY, November 5th, 2024 – General Election

To the qualified electors of Coloma Charter Township, County of Berrien, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the General Election is scheduled for Wednesday October 16^th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Township Hall Board Room, 4919 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan Election Law.

Sheila Hickmott
Clerk