Today Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds, Kimberly A. Hinkley, sent a letter to Bedford Charter Township Clerk, Joyce Feraco, calling for a special election to fill the vacancy of the Bedford Charter Township Supervisor. Bedford Township electors should be aware of this opportunity and upcoming election.
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Dear Clerk Feraco,
I, Kimberly A. Hinkley the Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds, do hereby call a Special Election to fill the vacancy of Bedford Charter Township Supervisor, due to the resignation of Joni Jones who resigned effective Oct. 5, 2023, in accordance with MCL 168.370 (4).
This Special Election shall be held in conjunction with the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The candidate elected shall fulfill the remainder of the term of office which will expire on November 20, 2024.
Whereas the Bedford Charter Township Board of Trustees did not fill the vacancy by appointment within 45 days, the vacancy will be filled according to the deadlines listed below.
November 22, 2023: Call of election by County Clerk
December 7, 2023 by 4 p.m.: Last day for County Political Party Committees to submit a nominee (Affidavits of Identity shall be filed with the Township Clerk) MCL 168.370 (4)
November 29, 2023 by 4 p.m.: Last date for Candidates without political party affiliation to file qualifying petitions and Affidavits of Identity with the Township Clerk. MCL 168.590c (2)
February 16, 2024 by 4 p.m.: Write-in Candidates declaration of intent form due to the Township Clerk. MCL 168.737a
February 27, 2024: Special Election
The Bedford Charter Township Clerk is hereby notified to initiate procedures set forth by Michigan Election. Law to accomplish this call for special election, including but not limited to providing the notice by MCL 168.653a.
Signed, Kimberly A. Hinkley
Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds
