Welcome to the Charter Township of Garfield!

Per Governor Gretchen Whitmer's

  "STAY AT HOME ORDER"

  all non-essential offices will be closed starting

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 and are due to re-open on

  Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

 For candidacy filing or any election questions

please call the clerk, Lanie McManus, at 231-944-8304.

A list of staff email addresses is available at:

www.garfield-twp.com/staff.asp.

Thank you for your cooperation and let's all stay safe.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department wants to keep everyone informed of major developments and specific guidance that affect each sector of the community as COVID-19 spreads in the United States. For up to date information and to sign up for the alert bulletin, visit the Department at: http://gtchd.org/2231/COVID-19-Novel-Coronavirus

Garfield Township DOES NOT

have an election in May 2020

Upcoming Election Dates:

August 4, 2020 – Primary Election

November 3, 2020, General Election

Our Mission

As neighbors, we work together to create a community where our residents and businesses thrive, our natural resources are protected and enjoyed, our visitors are welcomed and appreciated, and our high quality of life is promoted.

BARLOW GARFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

** UPDATE - March 25, 2020 **

** Official Public Comment Period for Draft Plan **

The draft of the Barlow Garfield Neighborhood Plan has been finalized and is now available for public comment.  Please find the draft plan on the project website: http://www.garfield-twp.com/barlowgarfield.asp.

In accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, the draft plan will be available for public comment over a 42-day period.  If you would like to provide your comments and feedback on the plan, please send an email to the Planning Department by Thursday May 7, 2020:

John Sych, AICP, Planning Director (jsych@garfield-twp.com)

Stephen Hannon, AICP, Deputy Planning Director (shannon@garfield-twp.com)

Please continue to follow the project website for additional updates.

SCAM ALERT!

 Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam that's making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).

 Taxpayers receive what appears to be a government-looking letter about an overdue tax bill, asking individuals to contact a toll-free number to resolve a state tax debt.  The correspondence appears credible because it uses specific personal facts about their real outstanding debt that's pulled from publicly available information.

 Taxpayers who receive a letter from a scammer or have questions about their state debts should call Treasury Collections Service Center at 517-636-5265. A customer service representative can log the scam, verify outstanding state debts and provide flexible payment options.

 To learn more about Michigan's taxes and the collections process, go to www.michigan.gov/taxes or follow the state Treasury Department on Twitter at @MITreasury.