The clerk's office is staffed by the City Clerk and Deputy Clerk.
The City Clerk's Department is located on the second floor of City Hall. They may be reached by calling 616-772-6400 option 3, or by email: clerk@cityofzeeland.com.
The City Clerk's Department is located on the second floor of City Hall. They may be reached by calling 616-772-6400 option 3, or by email: clerk@cityofzeeland.com.
ELECTIONS
The City Clerk's Department is responsible for all local Election functions including maintaining current and accurate registration of voters, supervising and conducting all National, State, City, and Zeeland School elections.
The City Clerk's Department is responsible for all local Election functions including maintaining current and accurate registration of voters, supervising and conducting all National, State, City, and Zeeland School elections.
2023 Elections
May 2 - May Consolidated - School Millage Renewals
Nov 7 - November Consolidated
Nov 7 - November Consolidated
For more information on your registration status, polling place, issues that will appear on your ballot, absentee voting process and more, please visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote or call 772-6400 x3 or email Clerk@cityofzeeland.com.
If Registering to Vote 14 days or less prior to an Election you wish to vote in, you must register in the Zeeland City Clerk's office in person with proof of residency.
- Absentee ballot applications available at City Clerk's Office.
- Absentee ballot applications will be automatically mailed to all voters included on our Permanent Absentee Voter Mailing List approximately 6 weeks prior to the election. You may call and request to be included on this list.
- New: Ballots will be automatically mailed to all voters who have requested this option in writing.
- Last Day an Absentee Ballot can be mailed to a voter is the Saturday prior to election day. The City Clerk's Office is generally open the Saturday prior to election from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call to verify hours or check online at www.Michigan.gov/vote.
- Every Ballot returned to the Clerk's office by the close of polls on Election day will be counted.
Licensing is also the responsibility of the Clerk's Office. This includes issuing all licenses required by city ordinance, recording all actions, of resolutions and ordinances of the City Council; and to examine and verify all accounts and claims against the city. Business licenses may be obtained from the clerk,
NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE
Documents can be Notarized in the Clerk's Office. The document must be signed in front of the Notary Public and proper ID must be shown at the time of signing.
FOIA REQUESTS (Freedom of Information Act)
The City Clerk is the official FOIA Coordinator. All FOIA requests are recorded and processed by the Clerk's office.
MEETING MINUTES
The clerk's office also acts as recording secretary for the City Council meetings, Board of Public Works, Shopping Area Redevelopment Board, Clean Water Plant Technical Review Committee, Zeeland Hospital Authority and the Economic Development Authority meetings. This department provides assistance to the Mayor and City Manager.
CEMETERY RECORDS
It is the responsibility of the Clerk's Office to issue Cemetery Burial Rights and Care Certificates as well as maintain all records.
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City Clerk
Physical Address
21 S Elm Street
Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: 616-772-6400
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Pamela Holmes
City Clerk
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Cindy Humphrey
Acting Deputy Clerk
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