ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING
Election Commission Meeting
When: July 10th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 3835 Buffalo Rd. Buchanan, MI 49107
Purpose: Nominate Election Inspectors to work the August 5th, 2025 Special Election
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
When: July 10th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 3835 Buffalo Rd. Buchanan, MI 49107
Purpose: Nominate Election Inspectors to work the August 5th, 2025 Special Election
This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Bertrand Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon three (3) days’ notice to the City of Buchanan Clerk.
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Bertrand Township by writing or calling the following:
Kalla Langston, Deputy Clerk
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
Kalla Langston, Deputy Clerk
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
Notice of Registration-August 5th, 2025, Special Election
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
To the qualified electors of Buchanan District Library in the County of Berrien, State of Michigan.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any qualified elector of the Buchanan District Library 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, July 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:
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP | ELECTION ADMIN: Kalla Langston 3835 Buffalo Road, Buchanan 269-695-5001
| Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sun, Aug 3 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
| Reg Hrs: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mon-Thurs
Ext Hrs: Sun, Aug 3 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held for the qualified electors of Buchanan District Library in the County of Berrien on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 for the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):
BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY
LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Buchanan District Library, 128 E. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107, telephone: (269) 695-3681.
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
For more information:
Kalla Langston, Deputy Clerk
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
Notice of Election-August 5th, 2025, Special Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION
BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY
AUGUST 5, 2025
To the qualified electors of the Cities and Townships in Buchanan District Library, Berrien County, Michigan, notice is hereby given that an ELECTION will be held in the following precincts:
On Election Day, Tuesday, AUGUST 5, 2025, polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and that day the election will be held at the following locations:
BERRIEN COUNTY
| BERTRAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP | Pct 1 Township Hall – 3835 Buffalo Rd, Buchanan
There is no Early Voting taking place for this election in Berrien County.
For the purpose of voting on the following proposal(s):
BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY
LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL
Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Buchanan District Library, 128 E. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107, telephone: (269) 695-3681.
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 alternative formats can be made by contacting the City/Township Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
Absentee Voter ballots are available through your local City or Township Clerk’s office.
STACY LOAR-PORTER - BERRIEN COUNTY CLERK
For more information:
Kalla Langston, Deputy Clerk
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
August 5th, 2025, Special Election
NEXT ELECTION: August 5th, 2025
Early Voting Information: There is no early voting for the August 5th, 2025 special election.
Early Voting Information: There is no early voting for the August 5th, 2025 special election.
*FOR ANY ELECTION-RELATED QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL clerk@bertrandtwpmi.gov
IMPORTANT ABSENTEE BALLOT & IN-PERSON DATES
Voters are still able to receive an absentee ballot
- Last day we can mail a ballot to a voter is Friday 8/1/2025 @ 5:00 PM
- Voters can still receive an absentee ballot in person:
- Until Monday 8/4 at Twp. Hall until 4:00 PM (on that Monday voters are not allowed to leave the building with the ballot, they will need to vote the ballot and return it)
- Twp hall office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
- Voters can vote in person on Election Day 8/5/2025
- Polls will be open 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM
- To confirm your polling location, visit mvic.sos.state.mi.us
Absentee ballots can be returned: via mail, drop box at your local clerk’s office, returned in person, or tabulated by the voter at the Early Voting Precinct or the Voter’s precinct on Election Day.
ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK'S OFFICE BY 8:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY.
For more information:
Kalla Langston, Deputy Clerk
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
3835 Buffalo Rd.
Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-5001
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