Election News
If you have not sent in your absentee ballot yet you may drop it off at the Township Hall drop box at any time before 8 p.m. Tuesday August 5.
Some Kalamazoo Township ballots for the August 4, 2020 Primary Election contained an error in the County Commission District and the candidates listed for County Commission. This ballot was sent to about 750 voters in Precinct 7 before the error was discovered and corrected. Replacement ballots for Precinct 7 have been mailed to all affected voters with a letter explaining the situation.
No other ballots were affected. If you are not sure what precinct you are in, check your Voter Identification Card. It is listed in the top left corner.
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Precinct 7 is located in the northwest corner of Kalamazoo Charter Township. If you are not sure what precinct you are in, check your Voter Identification Card. It is listed in the top left corner.
Bulk Trash
We’ve added an additional pickup the week of August 24-28 and our normal pick up the first full week in October. If you have more than 3.5 cubic yards of trash to set out please divide it between the pickups. (Make sure you know which day yours will be picked up.) If you feel yours has been missed please call by the next business day following your scheduled pick up. Please go to the Bulk Trash Pick up page on this website for more information.
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For information on help with local services such as utility services, minor home repair, burial services and housing services click here.
Up-to-date information on the Corona Virus can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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2020 Census is Here!
By now you should have received your 2020 Census in the mail. The 2020 Census is more than a count. It's a chance to stand up—for the places you call home, and the people you call friends, and neighbors, and family.
Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail.
From new clinics, to new schools, to new roads, the 2020 Census can help shape your community's future. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
It's also in the Constitution: Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.
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Planning Commission Opening
There is an opening for a position on the Township's Planning Commission. If you are interested you can find more information and an application on the Planning Commission Page of this website.
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Online Voter Registration
We are pleased to announce that the Online Voter Registration website is now available and can be found at www.Michigan.gov/Vote by selecting the “Register to Vote” option located on the left panel of the page. The tool can also be reached directly by going to www.Michigan.gov/VoterRegistration. Residents can take advantage of this convenient way of registering to vote. Current voters can easily change their address using this website.
Registering to vote has never been easier and can be accomplished by navigating five easy screens:
- Welcome screen
- Qualifications
- Personal information
- Address
Congratulations screen with receipt option
Get more information on elections and on running for office on the Clerk's page.
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The Township of Kalamazoo Police Department is pleased to partner with the Neighbors app. Ring. This app. is a free way for residents to receive real-time local crime and safety updates from their smartphones, whether or not they own a Ring device. Click Here for more information.
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Click Here for information on Employment at Kalamazoo Township
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Ordinance Updates
Ordinance No. 624 amending the text of the zoning ordinance to eliminater the reference to non-existent subsection (12) from the adult use marijuana buffer measurement standards will come before the Board of Trustees for adoption on August 10, 2020. Click here to read the ordinance ammentdment.
Ordinance No. 620 amending the text of the zoning ordinance to allow a limited number of vehicles to be offered for sale at automobile repair shops was adopted at a meeting of the board of trusetees on June 8, 2020. Click Here to read ordinance.
Ordinance 612, an ordinance to increase the kilowatt limit set for on-site use solar energy system; to provide an effective date; and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflich herewith was adopted by the Board of Trustees on May 11, 2020. Click Here to read ordinance ammendment
Ordinance 622, an ordinance to amend the Rental Properties Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 551) to change the title; to require registration and fees for each building within a multi-building complex; to require that the landlord pay inspection fees; to provide for penalties for non-payment of inspection fees; and to provide an effective date, was adopted by the Board on April 13, 2020. Click Here for full text.
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Smart911 is Available for You
Smart911 is a service that allows residents to create a free Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. Click the following links for more information. Smart911_Fact Sheet and How does Smart911 Help?
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Kalamazoo Township has a Facebook Page
Click Here to follow us on Facebook and get the latest information on events, road closures, water issues and a host of other useful and sometimes fun information. Please not info@ktwp.org.
If you have comments, complaints, good suggestions, cool pictures of the Township or information you think we should share you can email us.
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Property Tax Information
If you need information about your property taxes chances are you can get it without calling by clicking TAX INFORMATION. You can also pay your taxes on line by going to the above link and clicking payments online. Please allow a few days for processing the payment. There is a fat fee of $3 for online payment. You can send a check in the mail or put it in the drop box by the first set of doors. If you would like a receipt include your email or a self addressed stamped envelope.
Emergency Warning Siren Use Discontinued in 2019
After much deliberation it was decided to discontinue use of the Township's warning siren system. The siren system was extremely old and unable to be maintained. With the many modern alternatives to sirens and the prohibitive cost of replacing them it was decided to discontinue their use. For more information please click here.
Weather Radio's are now available for purchase at the Township for $25, (our cost).
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Consolidated dispatch center is up and running.
For emergencies call 911 as before. For non-emergencies call (269) 488-8911