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Law enforcement in areas of the Township outside the Village of Spring Lake are provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department. In addition to a police presence throughout the county, the Sheriff's Department promotes public safety through public awareness.

To assist in informing the public of incidents or events that may impact Ottawa County communities the Sheriff's Department provides email or text alerts. The Sheriff's Department will also provide free vacation security checks, where the exterior of the premises will be checked periodically.

If you would like to sign up for either service, or to find more information about Sheriff Department services in the Township, visit our Law Enforcement page or the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office website.

Spring Lake Township Law Enforcement

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Remember to vote in the November 2 General Election. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. To check your polling location, check the precinct map on the Township website.

If you will need an absentee ballot, time is running out. Ballots will be mailed until Saturday, October 30 at 2pm. On Monday, November 1 absentee ballots can still be obtained but you will be required to vote in the office. For your convenience the Clerk's Office will be open Saturday, October 30 from 9am to 2pm for issuing absentee ballots.

Election Information - Candidate list, Ballot Proposals, Precinct Map, Absentee Ballot Application

The Assessing Department would like to remind residents of two important deadlines. The deadline to file a Hardship Exemption Form is December 14. If your previous residence is empty and for sale, you can apply for a conditional rescission of a principal residence exemption. The form must be received by the Assessing Office by December 30.

If you have previously applied for either of these programs, you will be mailed the required forms.

If you have any questions, call Denise at 616.844.2108 or email her at dnorth@springlaketwp.org.

Assessing Department website - forms are available