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Announcements

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​

​​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. 

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ELECTION AND VOTER INFORMATION ​​​

​There will be a countywide election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.  Jefferson Township will vote on the Cass County Medical Facility millage renewal. This is no other issue on the ballot for Jefferson Township. 

A sample ballot will be posted on the township building once available. 

Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on election day at the township hall:

24725 Jefferson Center St, Cassopolis, MI 49031

Please call or email Clerk Jenny Brunner for information or questions:

269-445-3941 x 7 | clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org

 

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The Michigan Voter Information Center is always available to check your voter registration status, election dates and other related details. 

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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, October 9,
 2025, at 6:30 pm. 

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Click here for October 9, 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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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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​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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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.

 

2025-26 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:

 

October 15

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January 21, 2026 - 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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