ELECTIONS & VOTINGWHO RUNS OUR ELECTIONS?
Some of the Clerk's most important statutory duties are to keep the voter registration files and to conduct elections. The CLT Board appointed a new clerk in the fall of 2022. Judy VanMeter is in charge of running our elections; she is assisted by her deputy, Sondra Halliday, in addition to a myriad of election workers. Office: (231) 352-9791 Cell: (517) 614-3767 Email: clerk.clt@gmail.com _______________________________________________________ ANSWERS TO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: Don't hesitate and don't delay. Call the clerk or go to Michigan Elections and Voter Information if
THE LAST ELECTION: Michigan's Presidential Primary was February 27th, 2024. Our hardworking clerk and the entire elections team reports 38% of our registered electors voted: 42 at Early Voting, 259 returned AV ballots, and 88 walk-ins on the 27th for a total of 389/1025. The Benzie County government website posted unofficial voting results for our entire county. Click here for their webpage. Click here for our clerk's 3.19.24 report. FOR THE NEXT ELECTION: Click here to see the proposed school millage to be voted on May 7, 2024. Here are the Early Voting time schedules: Polling Place: Crystal Lake Township Hall 1651 Frankfort Highway Polling Districts: US Congressional - 01 State Senate - 32 State Representative - 104 County Commission - 03 Schools - Frankfort/Elberta Area Schools |
IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE AN ELECTION WORKER, WE NEED YOUR HELP: Click here for information and/or contact the clerk directly. 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 $20.00/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. |