TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOURS

The clerk's office will be open TUESDAYS from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm unless otherwise posted. 

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The office will be closed whenever Cassopolis and/or Edwardsburg Public Schools are closed for weather during the school year. 

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Contact Treasurer Karla Mendenhall for tax payment total, for her office hours or to request an appointment:

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email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112

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​​​To contact township officials, click here to find their email addresses or call 269-445-3941 to be directed to your party.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Jefferson Township Zoning Board of Appeals, Cass County, Michigan will be held on:  Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:00 P.M.

for the purpose of holding a PUBLIC HEARING for a variance for the below named petitioner at Jefferson Township, 24725 Jefferson Center Street, Cassopolis, Michigan.

 

Applicant wishes to erect a new residence with an attached garage.

 

There is a 7200-volt power line bisecting the property, which restricts the build site. Applicant wishes to move the structure south to within 37’ of property line.

 

Article 3, table 3-4 of zoning ordinance requires a set back of 60’, a difference of 23’.

 

OWNER OF RECORD:     Kerry Barber                                                                                                           

PROPERTY INVOLVED:   23934 Jefferson Center St.

                                   Cassopolis, MI 49031

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PARCEL I.D.:                 14-030-014-193-02

 

Neighboring property owners and other interested parties desiring to present their views on these matters will be given the opportunities to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place. The applicant/s must be present, and/or represented at said PUBLIC HEARING and have available plan, details, etc., regarding their application/s.

 

Written comments will be received concerning matters of the Zoning Board of Appeals by its secretary, via first class mail to: PO Box 188, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or by email at building@jeffersontownshiponline.org and may further be submitted at the meeting.  All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Wayne Hardin, Zoning Inspector

 

Cc:       Planning & Zoning Commission

            Jefferson Township Building Inspector

            Jefferson Township Supervisor

            Applicant/s for Special Land Use

            Neighboring Property Owners

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Jefferson Township Planning & Zoning Commission will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon receipt of notice at least five (5) days prior to the public hearing.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Clerk Jennifer Brunner, clerk@jeffersontownshiponline.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES

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The Jefferson Township Board of Trustees will hold its annual Truth in Taxation & public budget hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Jefferson Township Hall 24725 Jefferson Center St, Cassopolis, MI 49031, June 12,2025, at 5:30 p.m.

 

The levied millage rates will not exceed: Allocated Operating .7750, Extra Voted Operating .2188, Voted Roads .9939, Emergency Services 1.75, Extra Voted Emergency Services .75.

 

This is a proposed increase of .8097 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on property in 2025.

 

If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 42% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing.

 

If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the revenue will increase by .86% over the proceeding year’s operating revenue.

 

A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection at the Jefferson Township Hall.

​FOR SALE AT THE TOWNSHIP

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1. Like new, white Amana gas stove

2. Good working condition, older beige Whirlpool refrigerator with top freezer compartment and bottom refrigerator 

 

First come, first served, first served with best offer. Cash or check only.

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​VOTER INFORMATION CENTER​

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Michigan Voter Information Center 

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​Michigan Voter Information Center (click here to be connected)

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​​​​​​PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS 

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Summer and winter taxes are now delinquent and must be paid to the County Treasurer:

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Hope Anderson

120 N. Broadway

Cassopolis, MI 49031

Phone: 269-445-4468

Fax: 269-445-4497

 

Hours

Monday through Friday

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Closed on holidays

 

Treasurer Karla Mendenhall does not have an office at the township building. She serves residents at her office:

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CONTACTS:

email: treasurer@jeffersontownshiponline.org

call: 269-876-2254

visit: 67722 N. Shore Dr., Edwardsburg, MI 49112​​

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

NEXT MONTHLY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING is 
Thursday, June 12 2025, at 6:30 pm. 

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Click here for June 12, 2025, agenda when posted the Tuesday before the meeting. 

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The meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, in person at the Township Hall,

24725 Jefferson Center St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.

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​TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE & ZONING MAP

Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED ordinance revisions.

Click here to view the 2024 ADOPTED township zoning map. 

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2023 ASSESSOR LAND VALUE AND ECF STUDIES

As provided by Assessor Shalice Northrup, listed are the 2023 Land Values and ECF studies.

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Click for LAND VALUES

Click for ECF STUDIES

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Contact Assessor Northrup with questions at shalicen@gmail.com or 269-587-0208.

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POVERTY EXEMPTION

MCL 211.7u provides for a property tax exemption, in whole or part, for the principal residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charges. In order to receive a poverty exemption, a taxpayer must annually file a completed application form, and all required additional documentation, with the supervisor, assessor, or the Board of Review where the property is located. Read more...

 

Click on the forms below:

Form 5737 Application for Poverty Exemption

Form 5739 Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty

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PERMIT PROCESS

Please contact the following people directly for assistance: building, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning inspectors and assessor. Click here or DIRECTORY above for contact information. Click here or FORMS above for printable forms.

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MARIJUANA (MARIHUANA) ORDINANCES

Click on each ordinance below to read:

Ordinance to amend zoning ordinance to allow certain marijuana (Marihuana) businesses by special land use permit 

Adult Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Establishment ordinance

Medical Use Marijuana (Marihuana) Facilities ordinance

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