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Waterford Election Commission recommends moving three precinct polling places to local schools
Summary
The Election Commission unanimously recommended that the Township Board approve relocating Precincts 02, 10 and 15 to Waterford Kettering High School, Mason Middle School and Waterford Mott High School, respectively, citing closed buildings and logistical benefits.
At a Feb. 5, 2026 special meeting, the Charter Township of Waterford Election Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending relocation of three precinct polling places and asked the Township Board to consider the changes at its next regular meeting.
Trustee Marie Hauswirth presented the commission’s recommendations, citing building closures and projected logistical and economic benefits. The resolution proposes the following transfers of registered voters:
- Precinct 02: move from Waterford Rec Center to Waterford Kettering High School, 2800 Kettering Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. - Precinct 10: move from Waterford Oaks Activity Center to Mason Middle School, 3835 W Walton Blvd., Waterford, MI 48329. - Precinct 15: move from Donelson Hills polling place to Waterford Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328.
The minutes note that Michigan Election Law (MCL 168.662) assigns responsibility for determining polling-place locations to the township board; the commission’s action is a recommendation to that board. Trustee Hauswirth moved to approve the recommendation; Treasurer Steve Thomas seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The resolution includes a certification block that the minutes record as adopted by the Election Commission on Feb. 5, 2026.
No members of the public spoke during the public-comment period, which the minutes record as having no comments. The minutes also include a signature block naming Gary Allison, Township Clerk, although the record shows Kimberly Markee called the meeting to order; that inconsistency appears in the minutes as presented.
What happens next: The commission requested that the Clerk place the polling-place relocation request on the next regular Board of Trustee agenda for formal approval by the Township Board.
Clarifying details: the resolution lists addresses for the proposed receiving schools and explicitly asks the Clerk to present the relocations to the Township Board for final determination.
