Announcements
TOWNSHIP CLEAN UP DAY
On: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Township parking lot
Additional information will be posted closer to the date.
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CASS COUNTY USED PASSENGER TIRE & HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
This event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Cass County Road Commission, 340 N. O’Keefe St., Cassopolis. With proof of residence in Cass County, people may drop off used tires from cars and pickup trucks, as well as a myriad of solid waste materials ranging from chemicals to electronics. Click here for more information.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Jefferson Township residents who reside within the Edwardsburg School District will have an election on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, to consider a bond proposal for Edwardsburg Schools.
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Bond language can be viewed by clicking here.
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No other proposal will appear on the ballot.
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Note: No early voting will be available. Absentee ballots are available.
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Jenny Brunner,
Jefferson Township Clerk
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UPCOMING ELECTION INFORMATION
2024 Election Dates:
• Tuesday, May 7th Special Election
• Tuesday, August 6th Primary Election
• Tuesday, November 5th General Election
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Precinct: 1
Jefferson Township Hall
24725 Jefferson Center St.
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Polls open: 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Phone:
269-445-3941 x 7
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MICHIGAN VOTER INFORMATION CENTER
Click this link - Michigan Voter Information Center (state.mi.us) to:
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Check your voter registration status
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Review a current election ballot
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Obtain additional election & voting information
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Please contact Jenny Brunner, Clerk at 269-445-3941 x 7 or clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org with questions.
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TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS
The township will be open TUESDAYS from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
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The office will be closed whenever Cassopolis and/or Edwardsburg Public Schools are closed during the school year.
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Please call Clerk Jenny Brunner 269-445-3941 x 7 or email at clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org with any questions.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING will be held
Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 6:30 pm.
The meeting will be held in person at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.
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Click here for April 11, 2024, agenda when posted the Tuesday before the meeting.
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The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, in person at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.
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DRAFT OF ORDINANCE & ZONING MAP REVISIONS
Click here to review a DRAFT of the ordinance revisions.
Click here to review a DRAFT of the township zoning map.
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PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS
Contact the Treasurer for late fees and penalties before submitting payments.
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Treasurer Karla Mendenhall will be in her office, 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112, Wednesdays from 9 am – 12 pm, or residents can call and make an appointment. She has flexibility to schedule appointments.
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Please do not drop off payments at the township building.
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Karla does not hold office hours at the township hall. Other township officials do not accept payments and cannot answer tax bill questions.
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To contact Karla Mendenhall, please email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org
or call 269-445-3941 x 1.
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Mail payments to:
67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112.
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2023 ASSESSOR LAND VALUE AND ECF STUDIES
As provided by Assessor Shalice Northrup, listed are the 2023 Land Values and ECF studies.
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Click for LAND VALUES
Click for ECF STUDIES
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Contact Assessor Northrup with questions at shalicen@gmail.com or 269-587-0208.
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POVERTY EXEMPTION
MCL 211.7u provides for a property tax exemption, in whole or part, for the principal residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charges. In order to receive a poverty exemption, a taxpayer must annually file a completed application form, and all required additional documentation, with the supervisor, assessor, or the Board of Review where the property is located. Read more...
Click on the forms below:
Form 5737 Application for Poverty Exemption
Form 5739 Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
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2023 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER
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PERMIT PROCESS
Please contact the following people directly for assistance: building, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning inspectors and assessor. Click here or DIRECTORY above for contact information. Click here or FORMS above for printable forms.
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MARIJUANA (MARIHUANA) ORDINANCES
Click on each ordinance below to read:
Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance to allow certain marijuana (Marihuana) businesses by special land use permit
Adult Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Establishment ordinance
Medical Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Facilities ordinance
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Township Hours:
The office will be open TUESDAYS from
9:00 am-1:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
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Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for assistance.
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Physical Address:
Jefferson Township
24725 Jefferson Center Street
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
Mailing Address:
Jefferson Township
PO Box 188
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031
Office Telephone: 269-445-3941. This number will connect callers to Township officials.
Office Fax: 269-445-8274
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General Inquiries Email: building@jeffersontownshiponline.org
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TOWNSHIP MEETINGS
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Board of Trustees meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031 unless otherwise posted. Township residents and any other interested parties are welcome to participate in the Trustee meetings.
Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor,
269-445-3941 x 9 with questions. Current meeting information will also be posted on the Township building and under ANNOUNCEMENTS here on the website.
2024-25 Planning & Zoning Commission
regular meetings will be held on the following Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031 unless otherwise posted:
April 17
July 17
October 16
January 15, 2025 - Organizational Meeting
Additional meetings may be held as necessary.
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Please contact Dean Hass, Township Supervisor, 269-445-3941 x 9 for additional information.
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