NOTICE OF REGISTRATION – WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELECTION – 5-6-2025

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION

 WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELECTION

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

To the qualified electors of Watervliet Public Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Van Buren, State of Michigan.

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified elector of the Watervliet 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 21, 2025.

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
WATERVLIET CITY	CLERK: Melanie Marvin 158 W. Pleasant St, Watervliet 269-463-6769	Reg Hrs:  8:30 AM – 5:00 PM   Mon-Thurs Ext Hrs: Sat, May 3  6:00 AM  – 2:00 PM
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)	CLERK: Patty Hiler-Molter 7315 Territorial Rd, Watervliet 269-468-8040	Reg Hrs: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Mon, Tues & Thurs Ext Hrs: Sat, May 3  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public 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: Sat, May 3 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
WATERVLIET CHARTER TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public Schools 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 3  8:00 AM  – 4:00 PM
VAN BUREN COUNTY
COVERT TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)	CLERK:  Wednesday Pritchard 73943 Lake St., Covert, MI 269-764-5139	Reg Hrs: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon, Wed & Thurs Ext Hrs: Sat, May 3 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
KEELER TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)	CLERK: Angie Sexton 64151 Territorial Rd. West, Hartford, MI 269-470-9418	Reg Hrs:  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tues & By Appointment Mon & Wed – Fri Ext Hrs: Sun, May 4 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
HARTFORD TOWNSHIP (Precinct 1: Watervliet Public Schools Voters Only)	CLERK: Julie Sweet 61310 C.R. 687, Hartford, MI 269-621-4658 ext 3	Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mon & Thurs, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tue & Fri Ext Hrs: Sat, May 3 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held for the qualified electors of Watervliet Public Schools in the Counties of Berrien and Van Buren on Tuesday, MAY 6, 2026 for the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):

WATERVLIET PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL

FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF

NOT TO EXCEED $13,500,000

 

Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Watervliet Public Schools, 450 East St. Joseph St., Watervliet, Michigan 49098, telephone: (269) 463-0300.

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