TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

The clerk's office 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 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

ANNUAL TOWNSHIP CLEANUP DAY

The annual Township Cleanup Day will be held Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Dumpsters will be available at the township parking lot for residents’ use, free of charge.

 

Proof of Jefferson Township residency may be required. 

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American Waste is the service company for the day.

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Tires will be accepted this year. Cash only. Please bring exact change.

 

Passenger vehicles and motorcycle tires only are accepted. 

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Tire fees: $10 with rim on per tire.  $5 with rim off per tire.  

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Special bin will be provided for scrap metal.​

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The following items are NOT accepted by American Waste at the cleanup day:

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·         Paint

·         Propane tanks

·         Motor oils

·         Hazardous Chemicals

·         Electronics

·         Televisions

·         Refrigerators

·         Air Conditioners

·         Dehumidifiers

·         Yard Waste – Wood, Brush, Leaves, Dirt

Batteries (Cannot be put in on site containers during cleanup day but can be brought to

American Waste Systems at 15621 Mason Street Union, MI 49130)

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FOR SALE DURING CLEANUP DAY!

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1. Like new, white Amana gas stove

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

 

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

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​ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 

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Jefferson Township Hall, 24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031 (Jefferson Township Residents Polling Place-Precinct 1) will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.  ​

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The clerk's office will be open Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for residents to vote by absentee ballot and register to vote.

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Please contact Clerk Jenny Brunner with questions:

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Email: clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org

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Phone: 269-445-3941 x 7

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Click Michigan Voter Information Center below to view:

1. Your voter registration status

2. The two proposals on the ballot

3. To track your ballot

 

Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)

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​​​​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS 

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Summer and winter taxes are now delinquent and must be paid to the County Treasurer:

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Hope Anderson

120 N. Broadway

Cassopolis, MI 49031

Phone: 269-445-4468

Fax: 269-445-4497

 

Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Closed on holidays

 

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, May 8 2025, at 6:30 pm. 

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Click here for May 8, 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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UPDATED INFORMATION!

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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