TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

The clerk's office will be open TUESDAYS from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise posted. See below under Public Notices for closures. 

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The office will be closed whenever Cassopolis and/or Edwardsburg Public Schools are closed for weather during the school year. 

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Contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total, for her office hours or to request an appointment:

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email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112

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​​​To contact township officials, click here to find their email addresses or call 269-445-3941 to be directed to your party.

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PUBLIC NOTICES​

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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP

CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN

DIAMOND LAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL)

NOTICE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

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TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JEFFERSON, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN; OWNERS OF ALL LOTS/PARCELS WITH FRONTAGE TO DIAMOND; AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Assessing Officer of Jefferson Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a proposed special assessment roll/ special assessment column in the regular tax roll pertaining to the 2025 Diamond Lake Improvement Project Special Assessment District (Aquatic Vegetation Control) created by the Township Board at a public hearing/meeting on August 14, 2025.

The proposed special assessment roll in the Township proposes to allocate the Township’s portion of the costs of a five-year aquatic vegetation control program (2025 – 2029) in the approximate total amount of $4,154.00 over the five-year program to the lake lots within the district. The amount proposed to be assessed against each lake lot in the district is $62.00 per lake lot on Diamond Lake.

Because the costs for the aquatic vegetation control program may vary from year to year based on the effectiveness of the prior year’s treatment program, and other variables, a redetermination of costs may be necessary on an annual basis, without change in the special assessment district boundaries. The annual assessments for years 2025 – 2029 are therefore subject to redetermination by the Township Board on a yearly basis when the actual costs of the yearly treatment and any related administrative costs are known. Any such annual redetermination as may be necessary will be made by October or November of 2025 – 2029 without further public hearing or notice, except as may be required by law or as may be further determined by the Township Board; providing that in any such instance the allocation of individual special assessments resulting from an annual redetermination shall be based on the same proportional allocation of costs used for the initial assessment of $62.00.

 

A public hearing on any objections to the proposed special assessment roll in the township will be held at the Jefferson Township Hall, located at 24725 Jefferson Center Street, Cassopolis, Michigan in conjunction with the regular board meeting of the township on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:15.

The proposed special assessment roll (and the current project plans, estimate of costs, the Special Assessment District boundaries and the resolution of the Township Board creating the Special Assessment District and directing the Assessing Officer of the Township to make the proposed special assessment roll) may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk and may further be examined at the public hearing.

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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT APPEARANCE AND PROTEST AT THIS HEARING IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TOAPPEAL THE AMOUNT OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL. AN OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST OR HIS OR HER AGENT MAY APPEAR IN PERSON AT THIS HEARING TO PROTEST A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, OR MAY FILE AN APPEARANCE OR PROTEST BY LETTER WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE HEARING OR WITHIN SUCH FURTHER TIME AS THE TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY GRANT, IF ANY, AND IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES A PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE HEARING SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED. THE OWNER OR ANY PERSON HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY WHO PROTESTS IN PERSON OR IN WRITING AS PROVIDED ABOVE MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 35 DAYS AFTER THE CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.

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The hearing, and all proceedings associated with these special assessment matters will be conducted in accordance with and pursuant to 1954 PA 188, as amended, the Michigan Open Meetings Act, and any other applicable law.

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Jenny Brunner

Jefferson Township Clerk

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Household Hazardous Waste and Used Tire Collection scheduled for Sept. 24

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Cass County residents will have another opportunity to get rid of several unwanted materials for free. 

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Sponsored by the Cass County Board of Commissioners, the Cass County Used Passenger Tire and Household Hazardous Waste Collection events return to Cass County from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 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. 

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There is no cost to drop off tires. The road commission will continue to accept tires until 6 p.m., or until two trailers are loaded. No semi- or tractor tires will be accepted.

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Those wishing to get rid of hazardous waste may drop off up to 300 pounds per vehicle. After 300 pounds, there will be a charge of $1.74 per pound. Electronics, small appliances, metal items and anything steel will be accepted at no charge.

 

Click here for a full list of accepted items. 

​​FOR SALE AT THE TOWNSHIP

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1. Like new, white Amana gas stove

2. Good working condition, older beige Whirlpool refrigerator with top freezer compartment and bottom refrigerator 

 

First come, first served with best offer. Cash or check only.

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​VOTER INFORMATION CENTER​

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Michigan Voter Information Center 

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​Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)

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​​​​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS 

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Treasurer Karla Mendenhall does not have an office at the township building. She serves residents at her office:

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CONTACTS:

email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112​​

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is 
Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm. 

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Click here for September 11, 2025, 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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​TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE & ZONING MAP

Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED ordinance revisions.

Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED township zoning map. 

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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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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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