Delta Township monthly news & updates
Vol. 6 | Issue 2
2020
GM Celebrates 3-Millionth
Car at Delta Plant
February 21 was a day to celebrate in Delta Township as the GM Lansing/ Delta Township Plant produced its 3-millionth vehicle. Supervisor Kenneth R. Fletcher spoke to GM and its employees thanking them for their commitment and investment to our community.

The 3 millionth vehicle was a Chevy Traverse. We are proud to have GM in Delta and proud of the substantial investment (over $800 million) they have made in Delta over the past few years.
GM Announces 800 New Jobs to be Added at Its Delta Township Assembly Plant
General Motors announced this morning that it will add more than 1,200 jobs at its Lansing manufacturing operations to meet customer demand for popular mid-size SUVs and to support the launch of two all-new Cadillac sedans.

Lansing Delta Township Assembly will add a third shift to support production of its popular Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave. Approximately 800 employees will be added.

Lansing Grand River Assembly will add a second shift in General Assembly, resulting in the plant adding almost 400 employees to support the launch of the Cadillac CT4 and CT5.

Read the full news release here .
Annual Change of
Assessment Notice

The Assessing Department recently sent out the annual Change of Assessment Notices via mail. The purpose of this change notice is to notify you of the proposed 2020 Assessed and Taxable Value of your property. The Assessed Value represents 50% of the estimated Market Value, and the Taxable Value represents the amount your 2020 taxes will be based on. Taxable Values for 2020 cannot increase greater than the rate of inflation, unless you purchased your property in 2019 or have made physical improvements. The inflation rate, expressed as a multiplier to be used for 2020, is 1.019%  .   If you have any questions regarding your change notice, please call the Assessing Department at 517-323-8520.
 
March Board of Review for Property Value Appeals
 
The purpose of the March Board of Review is to hear appeals regarding your property valuation. If you plan to appear before the Board of Review, please be prepared to present evidence in support of your estimated market value. 

The 2020 Board of Review will meet in the Engineering Conference Room, located on the lower level of the Delta Township Administration Building, 7710 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, MI 48917 on the following dates: 

  • March 9 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • March 10 - 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

If you wish to protest your property value to the
Board of Review, you must have an appointment.
Please call 517-323-8520 for an appointment. 
Mt. Hope Park Receives
2020 MParks Design Award
At its board meeting on Monday, February 17, Delta Township was presented the 2020 Park Design Award for the design and construction of Mount Hope Park by the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association (MParks). Supervisor Kenneth R. Fletcher accepted the award on behalf of the Township.

The prestigious MPark Design award is presented to a community in honor of outstanding landscape design, facility or architectural design, or park design.

Mount Hope Park, the culmination of decades of planning, had its grand opening on October 5, 2019, which was attended by over 1,000 residents. The park will become the home for the majority of the Township's youth sports and recreational programs. Delta Township is honored to accept this MParks award.

Recently, the Township was awarded two additional grants from the DNR for Mount Hope Park. The first is to complete a non-motorized pathway loop around the perimeter of the entire 120-acre park. The second is to complete two additional ball fields, giving the park four full youth baseball/softball fields.
ECRC Announces 2020
Road Millage Projects in
Delta Township
This year marks year six of 12 for the Eaton County Road Commission (ECRC) local road millage program. The County has submitted a list of roads to be completed in Delta in 2020. Click the links below to view this year's project list and map of projects for Delta Township.

Projects that were slated for the 2019 construction year, that were not completed will be resumed and completed in the 2020 construction season.


If you have additional questions or concerns about county roads, please contact the Eaton County Road Commission at (517) 543-1630 or visit    www.eatoncountyroad.com/home . 

For concerns about Saginaw Highway, or other state highways (I-496, I-96, I-69) please contact the Michigan Department of Transportation at (517) 627-3276.
For more information on the local millage program and historical projects, please click  here   .
Important 2020 Election Information
Below you will find useful and informative information regarding the election schedule, voter registration and precinct information. 
Voter Registration
Any voter can register at any of the following places at least 15 days in advance of any election: Secretary of State office, State designated agency, County Clerk’s Office, Township Clerk’s Office, mail, or internet.

If a voter wishes to register 14 days or less prior to an election through 8:00 p.m. on Election Day they may do so by visiting their local Clerk’s Office in person to be eligible to vote on Election Day.

Voters may not register to vote
at their polling precinct.  

Absentee Voting
All voters can apply to vote by absentee ballot either in person at the Delta Township Clerk’s Office or through the mail. To request an absentee ballot, complete an application for an Absentee Ballot which can be found on the Delta Township website at www.deltami.gov or by calling the Delta Township Clerk’s Office at 517-323-8500 to request an application be mailed. Ballots are available 45 days prior to each election date.
Census Forms to Arrive Beginning Mid-March
In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.

Important Upcoming Dates

March 30 - April 1: The Census Bureau will count people who are experiencing homelessness over these three days. As part of this process, the Census Bureau counts people in shelters, at soup kitchens and mobile food vans, on the streets, and at non-sheltered, outdoor locations such as tent encampments.

April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.

April: Census takers will begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. Census takers also begin conducting quality check interviews to help ensure an accurate count.

May - July: Census takers will begin visiting homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted.

For more information visit https://www.census.gov/en.html
Delta Township Board
Kenneth R. Fletcher
Supervisor
Mary R. Clark
Clerk
Howard A. Pizzo
Treasurer
Fonda J. Brewer
Trustee
Andrea M. Cascarilla
Trustee
Dennis R. Fedewa
Trustee
Karen J. Mojica
Trustee
Michigan Ave. Road
Diet Public Information Meeting to be Held March 4
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I-496 Reconstruction Project Slated to Begin in Early Spring
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2020 Election Schedule

March 10, 2020
Presidential Primary Election
(CLOSED PRIMARY)
Voter Registration Deadline is
Election Day by 8:00 p.m.

August 4, 2020 
Primary Election 
(OPEN PRIMARY)
Voter Registration Deadline 
Election Day by 8:00 p.m.

November 3, 2020 
General Election
Voter Registration Deadline 
Election Day by 8:00 p.m.

For more information about each election, please visit www.deltami.gov key word: election.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mother Son Dance
March 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West.
Have a great time dan cing to your favorite music, enjoying refreshments and leave with a photograph and special gift for the young man. $10 per person Delta Township residents; $12 per person non-residents.
Mother Daughter Dance
April 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Lansing West.
This special dance is for the ladies! Have a great time dancing to your favorite music, enjoying refreshments and leave with a photograph and special gift for the young lady. $10 per person Delta Township residents; $12 per person non-residents.
Pre-registration is required for all of our dances and space is limited. Register by calling 323-8555 or visiting our registration website .

St. Patrick's Day
Amazon Facility Coming to Delta Township

Delta GM Plant Builds
3-Millionth Vehicle

Delta Township Library Eliminates Fines
Senior Beat

Dementia Workshop
Wednesday March 11th 1- 3 pm - The session is intended to equip participants on behalf of themselves, their families and the community with a basic understanding of dementia and Brain Health. Information covered in the workshop:
  • The Five Pillars of Brain Health
  • Potential risks of cognitive health
  • Resources to empower people to live with joy, meaning and purpose even with dementia
For more information:  https://Aarp.cvent.com/DementiaDTDL

Lunchtime Lecture Series Continues on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
  • March 24: Wilbert Fobbs kicks off the start of our 2020 Lunchtime series on March 24 in the McLean Room.
  • March 31: Elizabeth Johnson will share her experience competing on Jeopardy in the Elmwood Room
Discover Delta
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Eaton County 
Satellite Office
The Eaton County Clerk's office and Treasurer's office are holding hours in the lower level of the Delta Township Administration Building. 

Please see the following schedule for days and times the satellite office will be open:

County Clerk
Holds hours every first and third Friday of each month 
from 9 a.m. to  1 p.m.

County Treasurer
Holds hours every second and fourth Friday of each month from  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Public Transportation
 
EATRAN is a countywide open-door, curb-to-curb public transportation service offered in Eaton County. 

Call to Schedule a ride at: 
517-543-4087 -or-
517-371-3312

Click  here  for more information.

Click the image to view the service map
Delta Township Department Directors
Rick Kane
Utilities Director

Marcus Kirkpatrick
Parks & Rec. Director 

David Marquette
IT Director
Mary Rzepczynski
DTDL Director

Lt. Ross Tyrell
ECSO - Delta Patrol

Ernie West
Township Engineer
Have Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?
E-mail the Editor  
(517) 323-8590
Township Clerk
(517) 323-8500
Township Manager's Office
(517) 323-8590
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