ELECTIONS & VOTING

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WHO RUNS OUR ELECTIONS? 
Some of the most important of the township clerk's statutory duties is to keep voter registration files and to conduct elections. The CLT Board has recently hired new clerk, Judy VanMeter, who will assume these duties.  Many thanks to current deputy clerk, Sondra Halliday, who is the absence of an appointed clerk in late 2022, was chosen to "stand in" for a clerk as a specially appointed "Elections Deputy."

​​Office: (231) 352-9791
Cell: (231) 871-1194
Email: elections.clt@gmail.com
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​​​Did you know? We had whopping 69% of all CLT registered electorates vote in Nov '22 midterms!  We are especially appreciative of the following, this group of CLT election workers to which we owe a great deal of thanks:

• Special Elections Deputy, Sondra Halliday;
• Precinct Board Chair, Judy VanMeter;
• Election Inspectors, Anne Burt, Jay Burt, Kathy Fishburn, Melissa Hamp, Wendy McDaniel, Ruth Paris, Elizabeth Gusman-Shrake, Sue Sullivan, Cathy Wilkinson, Skip Comer, Molly Comer, Brian Halliday, Sondra Halliday, Darlyne Leete, Monica Schultz, David Wynne and Janet Wynne;
• Receiving Board, Kathy Fishburn and Ruth Paris;
• Absentee Counting Board, Janet Wynne (Chair), Anne Burt, and Elizabeth Gusman-Shrake.​

RESULTS:
Click here for county-issued tally sheet.
Click here for township-issued summary sheet.

Click here for the tally sheet of the Non-official Michigan August 9, 2022 Primary Results.
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​CALL THE CLERK FOR ANSWERS OR SEE HELP BELOW:​

• Are you registered?
• You want to vote absentee? ​
• Have any other questions?​ ​​

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Polling Times:
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (General Election)
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Polling Place:
Crystal Lake Township Hall
1651 Frankfort Highway

Polling Districts: (newly drawn)
US Congressional - 01
State Senate - 32
State Representative - 104
County Commission - 03
Schools - Frankfort/Elberta Area Schools

Helpful Links: 

• Michigan Elections and Voter Information
• Elections in Michigan
• Registering to Vote in Michigan
• ​Secretary of State Info for Voters
• Military and Overseas Voter Info

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IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE AN ELECTION WORKER: 
Click here for information and/or contact ​the elections deputy directly.

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The following are frequently asked questions for election workers:

Q:  Are election workers paid?
A:  Yes.  An election worker is covered by the federal Minimum Wage Act; therefore, you will be paid an hourly wage no lower than the minimum wage. In the Crystal Lake Township upcoming FY 2023-4 budget, elections workers are slated to be paid $18.53/hour.
 
Q: Are earnings as an election worker taxable?
A: Yes. While the township does not deduct FICA (Social Security & Medicare) from election worker’s pay, election worker earnings are considered taxable income even though income taxes (Federal and/or Michigan) might not be withheld from your paycheck. You should consult with a tax advisor regarding your specific financial situation.
 
Q: Do I have to complete a W-4 Form?
A: Yes. As an election worker you are classified as a temporary part-time employee. You must complete the Federal W-4 and Michigan W-4 forms. You will have income taxes deducted from your paycheck depending on the allowances that you declare on your W-4 forms. Election worker income is not subject to FICA (Social Security and Medicare) as long as the calendar year total income is below the threshold as annually established by the Federal Guidelines.
 
Q: Will I receive a W-2 Form to file with my income tax returns?
A: Yes, election workers receive W-2 forms.
 
Q:  Are election workers eligible for unemployment benefits?
A:  Yes.  Election workers are common-law employees.
 
Q: Are election workers exempt from completing USCIS form I-9?
A:  Yes. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to adhere to the US Department of Justice memo dated Feb. 18, 1988, signed by John R. Schroeder.