NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELECTION
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026
To the qualified electors of all Eau Claire Public Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Cass, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT any qualified elector of the Eau Claire Public Schools district, 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
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Eau Claire Public Schools 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
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 2: Eau Claire Public Schools Voters Only) CLERK: Tory Parrish
8916 M-140, Berrien Center
269-461-6925 Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 & Sun, May 3 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
PIPESTONE TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Eau Claire Public Schools Voters Only) CLERK: Deborah Crews
7185 Elm Street, Eau Claire
269-461-6151 Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SODUS TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Eau Claire Public Schools Voters Only) CLERK: Cheryl Andres
4056 King Drive, Sodus
269-926-6285 Reg Hrs: Clerk 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fri
Deputy Clerk 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Wed
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CASS COUNTY
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP
(Precinct 1: Eau Claire Public Schools Voters Only) CLERK: Jessica Honn
32764 Dixon St, Dowagiac MI
269-424-3025 Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tues & Thurs,
Mon, Wed & Fri By Appointment
Ext Hrs: Sat, May 2 8:00 AM – 4:00 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):
I.
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $7,090,000
II.
EAU CLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE
AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW
18.6921 MILLS FOR 6 YEARS
Full text of the ballot propositions may be obtained at the administrative offices of Eau Claire Public Schools, 6190 West Main Street, Eau Claire, Michigan 49111-9327, telephone: (269) 461-6947.
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 PAYABLE 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