NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ELECTION
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026
To the qualified electors of all Coloma Community Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Van Buren, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any qualified elector of the Coloma Community Schools, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of their City/Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at their City/Township Clerk’s Office or at mi.gov/vote and mailed to their City/Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration with their local clerk or at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, April 20, 2026.
After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL168.492) at their local City/Township Clerk’s office.
The following City and Township Clerks will be available to receive registrations on Election Day 7:00 AM-8:00 PM as well as indicated below:
BERRIEN COUNTY
COLOMA CITY CLERK: Kelly Clements
119 N. Paw Paw, Coloma
269-468-6606 Reg Hrs: By Appointment Mon, Thurs & Fri &
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Tues & Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community School Voters Only) CLERK: Samantha Droskie
7315 Territorial Rd, Watervliet
269-468-8040 Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mon, Tues & Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
BENTON CHARTER
TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community School Voters Only) CLERK: Carolyn Phillips
1725 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor
269-925-0616 Reg Hrs: 8:30 – 5:00 Mon -Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community Schools Voters Only) CLERK: Sheila Hickmott
4919 Paw Paw Lake Road
269-468-7212 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
Ext Hrs: Sun, May 3 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
HAGAR TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community School Voters Only) CLERK: Tom Allen
3900 Riverside Road, Benton Harbor
269-849-0455 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mon-Thurs &
9:00 AM- 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Fri
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WATERVLIET CHARTER TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community School Voters Only) CLERK: Linda Rizzo
4959 M-140, Watervliet
269-463-5113 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Fri
(Closed 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Van Buren County
COVERT TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Coloma Community School Voters Only) CLERK: Wednesday Pritchard
73943 Lake Street, Covert MI
269-764-5139 Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon, Wed & Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held at the precincts listed above on TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 For the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):
COLOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $8,730,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Coloma Community Schools, 302 West St. Joseph Street, Coloma, Michigan 49038, telephone: (269) 468-2424.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAY ABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact their City/Township Clerk.
Absentee ballots may be obtained from the clerk of the jurisdiction where you reside.
STACY LOAR-PORTER, BERRIEN COUNTY CLERK