Grass Lake Charter Township
373 Lakeside Dr., Grass Lake, MI  49240
P.O. Box 216
Phone: 517-522-8464      Fax: 517-522-4955

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday
8:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm

This page contains a list of common, frequently asked questions that the township receives. For your convenience they are summarized below with answers provided.  

What are Grass Lake’s borders?

East – Rank Road

West – Hayball Road

North – Katz Road

South – Orban Road

 What is Grass Lake’s size?

47.187 square miles

 How many residents are there in Grass Lake Charter Township including the village?

2000 population 4,586

2005 estimated population 5,852

 Are there any upcoming elections?

Prior to each political and school election, the complete ballot is published in the Jackson Citizen Patriot.  Polling locations are listed on your Voters Identification Card.

 Where do I register to vote?

You can register at any Secretary of State Branch Office or the Grass Lake Charter Township Clerks office at 373 Lakeside Dr., Grass Lake.

 What should I do if I am moving to another address within the Township?

If you are moving from one address to another within the Township, you must change your voter registration address. You may do so by calling the Clerk’s office (517) 522-8464 ext. 23.

 What should I do if I am moving to another community?

If you move from Grass Lake Charter Township to another community, you are required to register to vote in your new community or you may go to any Secretary of State branch office.

 TO VOTE IN ANY ELECTION YOU MUST BE REGISTERED OR CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION.

 How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

The Grass Lake Charter Township Clerks office maintains a permanent list of voters who wish to receive Absentee ballots for POLITICAL and SCHOOL ELECTIONS. If you are 60 years or older, physically challenged, or frequently out of the community call the Township Clerk @ (517) 522-8464, ext. 23 for more information.

 Who is the Jackson County Commissioner that represents Grass Lake Charter Township?
 

Who are the State Representatives that represent Grass Lake Charter Township?

  • 65th District House Mike Simpson (517) 373-1775
        email:  mikesimpson@house.mi.gov
  • 17th District Senate Randy Richardville (517) 373-3543 or (866) 556-7917
        email:  senrichardville@senate.michigan.gov

 Who are the Federal Representatives that represent Grass Lake Charter Township?

  • Congress Tim Walberg   -   7th District (517) 780-9075 or (202) 225-6276
       email:  walberg.house.gov

 Information

 Fire Department

            Emergency calls only 911

            Administrative office (517) 522-4200

 Jackson District Library

            Grass Lake Branch (517) 522-8211

Personnel

 Jackson County Clerk (517) 788-4268

Marriage License, Passports, D.B.A., & Register of Deeds

Jackson Drain Commissioner (517) 788-4398

 Jackson County Health Department (517) 788-4420

 Jackson County Environmental Health (517) 788-4433

 Jackson County Animal Control Shelter (517) 788-4464

 Jackson County Road Commission (517) 788-4230

 Sheriff’s Department

            Accident reports (517) 788-4270

            Jackson office of sheriff (517) 768-7922

            Grass Lake office of sheriff (517) 522-5494

 State Police 780-4580

 Region 2 Planning Commission  (517) 788-4426

 Parks & Recreation Department (517) 788-4320

 

 
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