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Official Candidates/Proposals Listing: August 3, 2010 State Primary *Click your "Refresh" or "Reload" button to ensure updated information*  PLEASE NOTE:  Township Candidates must file with the Township Clerk ***DEADLINE FOR CANDIDATE FILING IS MAY 11, 2010 @ 4:00 P.M.*** Townships must forward list to the County Clerk by May 17, 2010    Per MCL 168.349(2)  ***DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS IS MAY 25, 2010*** (UPDATED:  06/02/2010)  State Candidates: Governor                                                     4-yr Term (Files w/State) Republican Bouchard, Mike 344 Fairfax, Birmingham MI 48009 Republican Cox, Mike PO Box 530970, Livonia MI 48153 Republican George, Tom PO Box 13036, Lansing MI 48901 Republican Hoekstra, Pete PO Box 1287, Holland MI 49422 Republican Snyder, Rick PO Box 7371, Ann Arbor MI 48107 Democratic Bernero, Virg PO Box 10067, Lansing MI 48901 Democratic Dillon, Andy PO Box 40927, Redford MI 48240 US Representative in Congress                    2-yr Term (Files w/State) 2nd District:  Allegan-part, Benzie, Kent-part, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa and Wexford Counties Republican Cooper, Bill 800 Ellis Rd, Norton Shores MI 49441 Republican Huizenga, Bill PO Box 254, Zeeland MI 49426 Republican Kuipers, Wayne D. PO Box 1241, Holland MI 49422 Republican Larson, Chris PO Box 11, Ferrysburg MI 49409 Republican Reichardt, Field PO Box 659, Grand Haven MI 49417 Republican Riemersma, Jay PO Box 1467, Holland MI 49422 Republican Schendel, Ted 8333 Woodland Rd, Honor MI 49640 Democratic Johnson, Fred 120 W 28th St, Holland MI 49424 Democratic McClure, Nicolette PO Box 259, Idlewild MI 49642 State Senator                                               4-yr Term (Files w/State) 34th District:  Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana Counties Republican Hansen, Goeff PO Box 167, Hart MI 49420 Democratic Valentine, Mary PO Box 421, Muskegon MI 49443   State Representative                                    2-yr Term (Files w/State) 100th District:  Lake, Newaygo and Oceana Counties Republican Bumstead, Jon 2186 E 72nd St, Newaygo MI 49337 Republican Drake, Jane PO Box 133, Fremont MI 49412 Republican Libants, Marc 7850 Main St, Newaygo MI 49337 Republican Tillman, Scott 506 Lewis Ln, Fremont MI 49412 Democratic Richards, Bill 7416 E 14 Mile Rd, Paris MI 49338 County Candidates: County Commissioner District #1                   2-yr Term Republican     Democratic Geno, Barbara 907 N Baldwin Ave, White Cloud MI 49349 County Commissioner District #2                   2-yr Term Republican Trapp, Chuck 575 E Jackson St, White Cloud MI 49349 Democratic     County Commissioner District #3                   2-yr Term Republican Nieboer, Stanley 401 Miller St, Fremont MI 49412 Democratic     County Commissioner District #4                   2-yr Term Republican Hallberg, Ed 664 E Emerald Dr, Newaygo MI 49337 Republican Maike Jr., Jim 977 E 8th St, White Cloud MI 49349 Democratic     County Commissioner District #5                   2-yr Term Republican Willett, Lavern H. 1195 E 76th St, Newaygo MI 49337 Republican Wright, Adam 7751 S Basswood Dr, Newaygo MI 49337 Democratic Werkema, Rick 1801 E 88th St, Newaygo MI 49337 County Commissioner District #6                   2-yr Term Republican Gardner, Pat 12325 Delta St, PO Box 361, Grant MI 49327 Republican Harrison, Terry 12571 S Sand Beach Dr, Grant MI 49327 Democratic     County Commissioner District #7                   2-yr Term Republican Scholtens, Simon 4531 E 120th St, Grant MI 49327 Democratic     Township Candidates: Garfield Township - Clerk                               Partial, 2-yr Term Republican Melvin, Marilyn 1361 W 68th St, Newaygo MI 49337 Democratic     Goodwell Township - Trustee (1)                     Partial, 2-yr Term Republican Birr, Robert W. 9463 E 5 Mile Rd, White Cloud MI 49349 Democratic     Merrill Township - Clerk                                  Partial, 2-yr Term Republican     Democratic Pembrook, Marilyn L. 5918 N Woodbridge Ave, White Cloud MI 49349 Merrill Township - Treasurer                           Partial, 2-yr Term Republican Fisher, Debra 7644 N Centerline Rd, PO Box 105, Brohman MI 49312 Democratic Wambaugh, Sheri L. 2007 W Pierce Dr, PO Box 192, Brohman MI 49312 Troy Township - Clerk                                     Partial, 2-yr Term Republican Evans, Sarah J. 10272 N Dickinson Ave, Walkerville MI 49459 Democratic     Troy Township - Treasurer                              Partial, 2-yr Term Republican     Democratic Kolenbrander, Susan 10066 N Maple Island Rd, Walkerville MI 49459 Troy Township - Trustee (1)                             Partial, 2-yr Term Republican Hansen, William B. 6535 W 13 Mile Rd, Bitely MI 49309 Republican McGhan, Bruce 9781 N Comstock Ave, Bitely MI 49309 Democratic Rybicki, John 6184 W 13 Mile Rd, Bitely MI 49309 Court of Appeals - Incumbent                         6-yr Terms; 2 Positions 3rd District:  Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Washtenaw Counties  ***PLEASE NOTE:  CANDIDATE TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE NOVEMBER GENERAL      BALLOT, PER MCL 168.412*** Non Partisan Hoekstra, Joel P. Incumbent Non Partisan Sawyer, David J. Incumbent Court of Appeals - Incumbent      Partial Term ending 1/1/13; 1 Position 3rd District:  Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Washtenaw Counties  ***PLEASE NOTE:  CANDIDATE TO BE CERTIFIED TO THE NOVEMBER GENERAL      BALLOT, PER MCL 168.412*** Non Partisan Shapiro, Douglas B. Incumbent Township/City Proposals & Millages Township Proposal Millage Ashland Township Road Improvements Millage 3 Mills Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township totaling 3 mills ($3 per $1000 of taxable value) which have been reduced to 2.9572 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2010 be increased to and renewed at the original voted 3 mills ($3 per $1000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2011 through 2012, inclusive, for road construction and improvements within the Township; and shall the Township levy said 3 mills subject to required rollback during said period, thereby, raising in the first year of levy an estimated $210,010? Fire and Emergency Services Millage .25 Mills Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within the Township of Ashland imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by .25 mills ($0.25 per $1000 of taxable value) for the period of 2010 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of funding fire department first responder services; for the funding of fire department administrative services and for the payment of fire department fire-run charges; and shall the Township levy such increases in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $17,500? Fire Equipment Millage .5 Mills Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Ashland Township totaling 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1000 of taxable value) which have been reduced to .4928 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2010 be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1000 of taxable value) for levy in the years 2011 through 2012, inclusive, for the purpose of capital expenditures of Fire Equipment Fund and under the joint fire protection contract between Ashland and Grant Townships and the City of Grant; and shall Ashland Township levy said 1/2 mill subject to required rollback, during said period, thereby, raising in the first year of levy an estimated $35,002?       Beaver Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Proposal 1.5 Mills Shall Beaver Township impose an increase of up to 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2010 through 2014 inclusive, for fire and emergency medical services that replaces previous fire only millage, which 1.5 mills increase will raise an estimated $22,956.03 in the first year the millage is levied?       Croton Township Road Maintenance and Improvement Millage Renewal Proposal 1.8023 Mills Shall the expired previously voted increase in the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Croton Township under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be renewed at 1.8023 mills ($1.8023 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied on all taxable real and personal property for ten (10) years, 2010 through 2019, inclusive, to provide funds for the maintenance and improvement of public roads within the Township?  (If approved and levied, this millage will raise an estimated $219,865 in the first year of the levy.)       Denver Township Fire Services Proposal 1 Mill Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Denver Township, totaling 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), which millage expires for levy in 2010, be renewed at the original voted 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the four years, 2011 through 2014, inclusive, for operation of fire protection services; and shall the Township levy said 1 mill during that period, raising an estimated $37,807 in 2011, the first year the millage is levied? Road Improvements Proposal 1 Mill Shall the previous voted millage increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Denver Township, totaling 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value), that have been reduced to 0.8912 mills by required millage rollbacks and which millage expires for levy in 2010, be increased to and renewed at the original voted 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for levy in the six years, 2011 through 2016, inclusive, for road improvements and shall the Township levy said 1 mill during that period, raising an estimated $37,807 in 2011, the first year the millage is levied?       Grant Township Road Construction Millage Renewal 3 Mills Shall the previously voted increase of 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 2.7552 mills ($2.7552 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at 3 mills ($3.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads?  (If approved, 3 mills are estimated to raise $164,883.38 in the first calendar year of the levy.) Fire Protection Operation Millage Renewal .5 Mills Shall the previously voted increase of one-half (.5) mills ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.3771 mills ($0.3771 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at one-half (.5) mills ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of funding fire protection and emergency services pursuant to a fire protection contract between Grant Township, Ashland Township and the City of Grant?  (If approved, .5 mills are estimated to raise $27,480.56 in the first calendar year of the levy.) Fire Protection Equipment Millage Renewal .5 Mills Shall the previously voted increase of one-half (.5) mills ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 0.4741 mills ($0.4741 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) upon all taxable property within Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, be renewed at one-half (.5) mills ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of five (5) years, 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the purchase of fire protection and emergency service equipment pursuant to a fire protection contract between Grant Township, Ashland Township and the City of Grant?  (If approved, .5 mills are estimated to raise $27,480.56 in the first calendar year of the levy.)       Lilley Township General Fund Millage Renewal Proposition .75 Mill Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at .75 of 1 mill ($.75 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for general township operation purposes and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period?  (If approved, .75 of 1 mill will raise approximately $33,390.45 in the first year of the levy.) Cemetery Millage Renewal Proposition .25 Mill Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at .25 of 1 mill ($.25 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the operation of the Lilley Township Cemetery; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period?  (If approved, .25 of 1 mill will raise approximately $11,130.15 in the first year of the levy.) Fire Department Millage Renewal Proposition 1.5 Mills Shall the previously voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be renewed at 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of funding the fire department operation and medical emergency support of Lilley Township, and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for such purposes during this period?  (If approved, 1.5 mills will raise approximately $66,780.90 in the first year of the levy.) Medical First Responders Millage Proposition .5 Mills Shall the voted increase in the 15-mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution upon taxable real and personal property within Lilley Township be levied at .50 of 1 mill ($.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for the period of 2010 through 2014, inclusive, for the purpose of the medical first responder operation, and shall the Township levy such millage for such purposes during this period?  (If approved, .50 of 1 mill will raise approximately $22,260.30 in the first year of the levy.)       Merrill Township Township Operating Millage Renewal 2 Mills Shall the expired previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Merrill Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 1.8861 mills ($1.8861 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2011 through 2014 inclusive, for general township operating purposes, raising an estimated $43,911.00 in the first year the millage is levied?       Norwich Township Fire Millage Renewal 1 Mill Shall the expired previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Norwich Township, of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 0.9869 mill ($0.9869 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years, 2011 through 2015 inclusive, for the purpose of funding a fire protection program within Norwich Township, raising an estimated $17,151.91 in the first year the millage is levied? Road Millage Renewal 2 Mills Shall the expired previous voted increases in the tax limitations imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Norwich Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value), reduced to 1.9738 mills ($1.9738 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) and levied for 5 years, 2011 through 2015 inclusive, for the purpose of funding the maintenance, repair, and improvement of roads within Norwich Township, raising an estimated $34,303.82 in the first year the millage is levied? Road Millage Increase 1 Mill Shall Norwich Township impose an increase of up to 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 5 years, 2011 through 2015 inclusive, for the purpose of funding the maintenance, repair, and improvement of roads within Norwich Township, which 1 mill increase will raise an estimated $17,151.91 in the first year the millage is levied?       Troy Township Emergency Services Proposal .25 Mills Shall Troy Township impose a .25 (one quarter) of 1 mill ($0.25 per $1,000.00 of the taxable value) in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution and levy it for 4 (four) years, 2010 through 2013, inclusive, for Emergency Services, of which a portion will be disbursed to such other or fewer local units of government as the Township Board determines appropriate; therefore raising in the first year an estimated $2,653.10?       White Cloud City City Income Tax Proposal   Shall the City of White Cloud be authorized to impose an annual excise tax on income of 1% on corporations and resident individuals and of 0.5% on nonresident individuals for general revenue purposes by adoption of the Uniform City Income Tax Ordinance pursuant to the authority conferred by Michigan Public Act No. 284 of 1964, as amended?       Library Proposals                      Library Proposal Millage Hesperia Community Library (Denver Township and Beaver Township (excluding portion of Beaver Township in the Walkerville Public/School Library) Library Millage Proposal .75 Mill This proposal will restore the full amount of the previously authorized millage rate for the Hesperia Community Library that expired in 2009. Shall the Hesperia Community Library, Counties of Newaygo and Oceana, levy an amount not to exceed .75 mill ($.75 on each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable real and tangible personal property within the Hesperia Community Library District for a period of four (4) years, 2010 to 2013, inclusive, of which .7413 mill is renewal of the millage rate that expired in 2009 and .0087 mill is new additional millage to restore the millage rate previously authorized, for the purpose of providing funds for all district library purposes authorized by law; and shall the Hesperia Community Library levy such millage for said purpose; the estimate of the revenue the Hesperia Community Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the Library in the 2010 calendar year is approximately $108,000?       Newaygo Area District Library (City of Newaygo, Brooks Township, and Garfield Township, excluding portions located within the Grant Area District Library and the Fremont Area District Library) Library Millage Proposition 1.1 Mills Shall the Newaygo Area District Library be authorized to levy a new additional tax annually upon the taxable value of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the Library District in an amount not to exceed 1.1 mills ($1.10 for each $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of twenty (20) years, 2010 through 2029, inclusive, to provide funds for all Library purposes authorized by law? This millage would raise an estimated $243,185 if the millage is approved and levied by the Library in the first year of the levy.  To the extent required by law, a portion of the total revenues from the tax levy (approximately 19.5% in the first year of the levy) will be captured within the districts of and disbursed to the City of Newaygo Local Development Finance Authority, the City of Newaygo Tax Increment Finance Authority, and the Newaygo County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.       Return to Elections  Home Page