LEGAL NOTICE
SPECIAL ELECTION
MAY 5, 2026
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON, STATE OF MICHIGAN: Notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL ELECTION will be held in the following precincts in Muskegon County, Michigan on TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The following proposals will appear on the ballot at the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 election:
SCHOOLS
RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $22,600,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Ravenna Public Schools, 12322 Stafford Street, Ravenna, Michigan 94951-9410, telephone: (231) 853-2231.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTIORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMTED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES.
Notice is further given that the POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION will be as follows:
CITY/TOWNSHIP | PRCT. | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
Casnovia Township | 1 | Moorland Twp Hall | 12416 E Apple Ave., Ravenna |
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternate formats can be made by contacting the local clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Election has been scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the following locations/times:
Moorland Twp Hall |
12416 E Apple Ave |
Ravenna, MI |
231-853-2015 |
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by the law.
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!
Karen D. Buie, Muskegon County Clerk
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk
Publish: April 16, 2026
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 IN THE COUNTY OF MUSKEGON, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE is hereby given that any qualified elector of the County of Muskegon who is not already registered, may register to vote in the MICHIGAN SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 at the office of the City or Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; office of the Secretary of State or at the office of a designated State Agency during their regular business hours. Registration forms can be obtained at michigan.gov/vote and mailed to the Township or City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration 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 (MCL 168.492) at the following:
Saturday/Sunday Hours Prior to May 5, 2026 Election | ||||
Municipality | Address | Regular Business Hours | Hours on Saturday, May 2nd | Hours on Sunday, May 3rd |
Casnovia Township | 245 S. Canada Rd Casnovia, MI 49318 | M, W, TH 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed |
The following proposals will appear on the ballot at the May 5, 2026 election:
SCHOOLS
RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL
FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF
NOT TO EXCEED $22,600,000
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Ravenna Public Schools, 12322 Stafford Street, Ravenna, Michigan 94951-9410, telephone: (231) 853-2231.
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 disabilities needing accommodations should contact the clerk’s office.
This notice is given on behalf of the Township and City Clerks of Muskegon County, in compliance with MCL 168.498(3).
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER!
Karen D. Buie, Muskegon County Clerk
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk
Michigan’s Voter Information Center is available online for all Michigan residents and is your source for information regarding voter registration, polling location, and other election related information. Information available from the website includes:
Visit the Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote
If you are unable to find the answer to your question there, please reach out to the Township Clerk at 616-675-4064 (Mondays 8am-1pm and Wednesdays 8am – 1pm) or via email at clerk@casnoviatownshipmi.gov
