Welcome to the electronic newsletter from
Grand Haven Charter Township!

Stay informed on what is happening in the township. This newsletter will deliver up-to-date information including upcoming meetings, development news, township services and more!

You can always find more information on our website or Facebook.
August Primary Voting
The August Primary elections had a voter turn-out of 5,260 voters – or about 34.4% of the total number of 15,082 registered voters within the Township’s seven precincts.

About 60% of the 5,260 voters selected to vote absentee. This continues a trend wherein a majority of voters are selecting the convenience of voting absentee as opposed to going to the precincts the day of the election.
Summer Tax Collection
On July 1st, the Township sent out about 6,900 Summer property tax bills to residents. The Summer bill collects taxes for several agencies including Ottawa County, the State of Michigan (Education Tax), Grand Haven Area Public Schools and the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.
  
The summer tax levy is the larger of the two levies for the year and represents just over 75% of the total taxes levied. Bills are due by September 14th without interest and penalties.
Payments can be made at the Township offices between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; sent by mail; directly withdrawn from your bank account; or dropped off in either one of the secure drop boxes located in the front entrance of the Township lobby or the curbside box in the Administrative Building parking lot.  
You may also pay by credit card (a 3% fee applies) at the Township offices or through the Township’s website at www.ght.org/payments.

Looking ahead, Winter tax bills will be mailed to residents on December 1st and are due February 14, 2023 without interest and penalties.
Township Crime Statistics - 2021
Lakeshore Pathway
The pathway along Lakeshore Drive between Ferris Street and Buchanan Street is being replaced. Currently, the pathway is being removed in preparation of the new pathway being installed.

This $588k renovation project – that will replace about 1.65 miles of pathway – is expected to be completed by late October … and this section of the Lakeshore Drive pathway will be closed to users until completed.
Township Questions?
If you have specific questions about Township operations, please send an email to bcargo@ght.org .
(616) 842-5988  | info@ght.org | www.ght.org