Clerk/Elections
Wendy Hoeksema, Clerk Normal Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9 AM-4:00 PM
*APPT as necessary
(231)267-5141 ex 24
[email protected]
Maria Hoeksema, Deputy Clerk Notary by APPT *free to Township residents*
231-267-5141 ex 25
[email protected]
Please either contact Clerk's office
OR
go to Michigan website for Voting Information and fill out application
This link allows you to check your registration status
and also sign up for Absentee Ballots. You can also print it off here and bring it in.
https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Home/AccessibleVoting
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION INFO
EARLY VOTING takes place from OCT 24-NOV 1 at East Bay Township Hall.
This is a combined effort from Acme/East Bay/Peninsula/Union/Whitewater Township Clerks. It helps to reduce the burden of work and resources needed for all.
Election Day voting NOV 3rd is at the Whitewater Township Hall from 7AM- 8PM.
There is a monitored 24 HOUR Voting DROPBOX for Absentee Ballots or you may bring them in to hand to Clerk personally OR bring in your ballot on Election Day to place them in the voting machine yourself!
Mailing them within two weeks of election is not recommended. (After OCT 19)
Public Correspondence Policy
Whitewater Township values public input and strives to be transparent in how we handle written comments and emails.
How Correspondence Is Handled
• All correspondence about township business becomes part of the public record.
• Comments may be shared with the appropriate board or commission, but not all will appear in meeting packets.
Meeting Packets
• Packets include documents directly related to agenda items.
• Due to high volumes, not all emails or letters can be included.
Meeting Minutes
• Only comments made during the meeting (spoken aloud) are included in the official minutes.
• Emails or letters are not automatically added unless discussed at the meeting and agreed upon by vote of the Board.
Access to Public Comments
• All correspondence is available upon request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Questions?
Contact the Clerk’s Office
Whitewater Township values public input and strives to be transparent in how we handle written comments and emails.
How Correspondence Is Handled
• All correspondence about township business becomes part of the public record.
• Comments may be shared with the appropriate board or commission, but not all will appear in meeting packets.
Meeting Packets
• Packets include documents directly related to agenda items.
• Due to high volumes, not all emails or letters can be included.
Meeting Minutes
• Only comments made during the meeting (spoken aloud) are included in the official minutes.
• Emails or letters are not automatically added unless discussed at the meeting and agreed upon by vote of the Board.
Access to Public Comments
• All correspondence is available upon request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Questions?
Contact the Clerk’s Office
Freedom of Information Act Policies and Forms (effective May 12, 2020)
(PDFs open in new window)
Public Inspection of Records Policy
Public Summary of FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
Form - FOIA Request for Public Records
Form - FOIA Request Detailed Cost Itemization
FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal a Denial of Records
FOIA Appeal Form - To Appeal an Excess Fee
