PLEASE NOTE
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: of Windsor Charter Township.
Please take notice that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
For the purpose of voting on the following proposals:
- Eaton County Public Safety Millage Proposition
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the Windsor Charter Township, County of Eaton, Michigan, who is not already registered, may register to vote online at www.mi.gov/vote, at the office of the Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day for registering online, at the County Clerk’s office or at a Secretary of State office will be Monday, April 21, 2025. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person at their local clerk’s office with proof of residency (MCL 168.492):
Municipality | Address | Regular Business Hours | Hours on
Saturday, May 3 &Sunday, May 4 |
Hours on
Tuesday, May 6 |
Windsor Charter
Township |
405 W. Jefferson
Dimondale, MI 48821 |
Monday – Friday
9 am – 4 pm |
Saturday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
7:00 am – 8:00 pm |
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot:
COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC SAFETY MILLAGE PROPOSITION
For the purposes of maintaining and enhancing the Public Safety functions for the citizens of Eaton County in the areas of staffing and resources for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s road patrol services, and staffing, facilities and services for Animal Control, shall the limitation on the amount of taxes that may be imposed on taxable property in Eaton County, be increased at the rate of up to 2.0000 mills ($2.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, being 2025 through 2034, inclusive.
It is estimated that 2.000 mills would raise approximately $10,058,494.00 in the first year of levy.
Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.gov/vote or at your local clerk’s office.
ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS
Any registered voter may request an Absent Voter Ballot. No reason required. The township clerk’s office must have a signed application to issue an Absent Voter Ballot, unless already on the permanent ballot list. Applications are available at the locations referenced in the above table or by visiting https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/.
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot except for those who register to vote on Election Day. Ballots issued on Monday, May 5, 2025 may be requested in person at the township or city office, locations referenced in the above table.
Those registering to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, are eligible to receive an absent voter ballot at the township or city clerk’s office, locations referenced in the above table.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
LAST DAY FOR VOTER REGISTRATION OTHER THAN IN-PERSON
Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office, or call the Michigan Relay Center TDD # 1-800-649-3777
MEREDITH BARNHART-SMITH
WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK
M-99 Road Construction
April – November 2025
Starting this Spring, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be completing road improvements and rebuilding on M-99 from Holt Highway to Edgewood Blvd. Traffic will be maintained via single-lane closures. Intersection approaches to M-99 will need to be closed during rebuilding. For more information, please click here for MDOT flyer (PDF).
DID YOU KNOW?
Beginning January 1, 2025 you can obtain your Building Permits through Windsor Charter Township.
Click on the BUILDING DEPARTMENT tab at the top of the website page for more information.
Recycling & Recovery Events
Eaton County residents have the opportunity to dispose and/or recycle the hard to dispose of materials and in turn reduce household clutter and revitalize their property. Electronics, household hazardous waste, and scrap metal are accepted. Please check flyers for complete list of items being accepted.
Spring Clean-Up, Saturday, May 10 2025 (link)
Spring Clean Up Flier 2025 (PDF)
Recycle Palooza, Saturday, August 9 2025 (link)
Recycle-Palooza Flier 2025 (PDF)
Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery is always looking for volunteers to help make events and other recycling programs happen! There are only two restrictions: volunteers must be at least 16 years old and must have a volunteer application form on file (can be filled out the day of the event). For additional information about volunteering please contact their office.
COMING SOON
What is a REAL ID?
REAL ID can be any of the following:
• Your driver’s license or ID card but only if it includes the REAL ID star in a gold circle or as part of an image of Michigan.
• Your enhanced driver’s license or enhanced ID card
• A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or other document listed at TSA.go
REMINDER
Property tax payments must be received in the Treasurer/Clerk’s Township Office (405 W Jefferson, Dimondale, MI 48821) by the the end of business day on the due date stated on the tax bill. Postmarks are not accepted as date of payment. This also includes late payments.
Summer Tax Bill Deferment/ Delayed Payment
Summer taxes can be deferred on your principal residence until February 14, 2025. To qualify, household income cannot exceed $40,000 for the preceding calendar year, and one of the following must be met:
- 62 years or older
- Paraplegic
- Eligible Service Person, Eligible Veteran, or their Eligible Widow/Widower
- Totally and permanently disabled
A form must be completed and filed by September 16, 2024. If you defer your winter taxes, they will be due and payable on February 14, 2025. To request a form contact Lisa Rumsey, Windsor Charter Township Treasurer, at 405 W. Jefferson, Dimondale, MI, phone 517-646-0772, or email [email protected].
OFFICES
SUPERVISOR
Beth Shaw
Office Hours:
by appointment
Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 648-3528
Email:
[email protected]
ASSESSOR
Peter Preston
Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00 &
Other Hours by appt.
Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 646-0040
Email:
[email protected]
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Peter Preston
Office Hours:
Tuesday
9:00 – 4:00
Address:
300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 919-1566 Option #5
Email:
[email protected]
TREASURER
Lisa Rumsey
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 646-0772
Email:
[email protected]
CLERK
Meredith Barnhart-Smith
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 4:00pm
Address:
405 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 646-0772
Email:
[email protected]
Emergency Services
Address:
Building 300 W. Jefferson Dimondale, MI 48821
Phone:
(517) 646-0893