MAY 3, 2011 ELECTION INFORMATION

The polls will be open from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and are located at the Wallace F. Watt Community Center (gym), which is connected to the Township Office at 12803 S. Wacousta Road. 

ON THE BALLOT:
COUNTY WIDE BALLOT PROPOSAL – 911 OPERATING SURCHARGE

Ballot Language:

For the period beginning on July 1, 2011 and continuing through the month of June in the year 2017, shall Clinton County be authorized to assess a monthly surcharge of up to $2.25 on the monthly billings of landline, wireless and VOIP service suppliers within the geographic boundaries of Clinton County to be used exclusively for the funding of 911 emergency telephone call answering and dispatch services within Clinton County, including facilities, equipment and operations?    Yes or No

For more information:  http://clinton-county.org/LawJustice/CentralDispatch911.aspx

View Sample Ballot:  May 3, 2011

 

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee voter ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with a convenient method for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day.

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee voter ballot if you are:

  • age 60 years old or older
  • unable to vote without assistance at the polls
  • expecting to be out of town on election day
  • in jail awaiting arraignment or trial
  • unable to attend the polls due to religious reasons
  • appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside of your precinct of residence.

If you would like an absentee voter application, please contact the Township Clerk’s office:  (517) 626-6593. 

You may also obtain an absentee ballot application online:  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AbsentVoterBallot_105377_7.pdf

Mail your completed absentee ballot application to the Township Clerk’s office at the following address:

Watertown Charter Township
Attn:  Melissa Freeman, Clerk
12803 S. Wacousta Road
Grand Ledge, MI 48837

You can track the status of your absentee ballot on the State’s website:  www.michigan.gov/vote

 

MICHIGAN VOTER INFORMATION CENTER

Michigan's "VOTER INFORMATION CENTER" is available online for all Michigan residents to utilize.  The site provides residents with information regarding their voter registration, polling location and election related information.

Additional information available from the web site includes:

  • Are You Registered?
  • Find Your Clerk
  • Register to Vote
  • Absentee Voting
  • Working at the Polls
  • Voting Equipment and Voting Information
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Statewide Ballot Proposals
  • Candidate Information Links
  • Voter Identification
  • Ballot Displayed for Current Election

Visit the Voter Information Center:  www.michigan.gov/vote