City Clerk
Clerks Office Staff
Maria Boersma, City Clerk
Amy Vos, Deputy City Clerk
McKenzie Boersema, Administrative Assistant
General Contact Information
Clerk@grandhaven.org
616.847.4886
The City Clerk serves as Clerk to the City Council. This office keeps all City records and documents; administers elections and maintains voter registration records; prepares and posts public notices; and issues various licenses and permits.
The Clerk’s Office provides electronic access to the City Charter and Code of Ordinances through Municipal Code Corporation. The Clerk’s office maintains voter registration files and conducts elections. The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for issuing required licenses. Visit our forms page to download and print these and other available forms and applications processed by the Clerk’s Office. if you are interested in working in elections, please complete the Election Inspector Application.
Do you Have questions about elections, or need to submit your absentee ballot application by email? You can Email the City Clerk’s Office or call the Clerk’s Office at, (616) 847-4886. More information about specific Topics can be found at the links below.Absentee Ballots
Registering to Vote
Military and Overseas Voters
Upcoming Election Dates
- Special Election – May 6, 2025
- Primary Election – August 5, 2025
- General Election – November 4, 2025
If you are a potential candidate interested in running for a position on the Grand Haven City Council or the Board of Light and Power, please click here to view the 2025 candidate information.
Polling Location & Sample Ballots
Not sure where to vote? If you are registered to vote in the City of Grand Haven, visit the State of Michigan’s Voter Information Center to find your polling location or see a map of Grand Haven polling locations. After entering your information, you will have the ability to view a sample ballot once they are available.
Voting
To vote, simply appear at your assigned polling place on election day with photo identification. The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. All Voter Identification Cards list a precinct number and provide the polling place location. If you do not receive a Voter Identification Card within three weeks after registering, contact the City Clerk’s Office to confirm your registration status.