Clerk's Department
The Genoa Township Clerk is an elected position that is responsible for: the maintenance and custody of all Township records; maintaining the Township General Ledger; maintaining the Township Ordinance Book; and maintaining the records and sales of plots for the two (2) cemeteries in Genoa. Additionally, the Clerk records, maintains and publishes Township meeting minutes and notices, and issues Firework Display Permits and Brighton Recreation Center Vouchers. All elections held within the boundaries of Genoa Township are managed through the Clerk's office; as well as maintaining voter registration files.
Important Updates
1-22-26
The Clerk's Office is currently seeking Election Inspectors for the 2026 Election Cycle. If you are interested in working the Primary election in August or the General election in November, or both, please contact the Clerk's Office at 810-588-6895 for more information. You may also download the application and return it to the Clerk's Office.
Qualifications:
18 years of age and up, a registered voter, and a resident of the State of Michigan; or,
16 years of age and up, and a resident of the State of Michigan.
1-22-26
2026 Election Dates
Primary: Tuesday, August 4th
General: Tuesday, November 3rd
Election Inspector Application Packet
Staff
- Rick Soucy - Township Clerk - clerk@genoa.org
- Pam Przybyla - Deputy Clerk - deputyclerk@genoa.org
- Susan Domen - Clerk's Assistant/Elections Coordinator - susan@genoa.org
- Cynthia Overby - Accounts Payable/Payroll - cindy@genoa.org
- Denise Schniers - Bookkeeper Specialist - denise@genoa.org
Clerk's Office F.A.Q.
Am I registered to vote?
The Michigan Secretary of State's website at https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/ can look up your voter registration. Just fill in your name and date of birth.
Where do I obtain a Michigan Voter Registration Application.
Applicants may register to vote on the Michigan voter site at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter or you can come to the local Clerk's office to register to vote. NOTE All applicants at the Clerk's office must bring a Michigan photo I.D.
Genoa Charter Township Clerk
2911 Dorr Road
Brighton, MI 48116.
Where do I vote?
Voting locations are available on our Elections page.
What times are the polls open?
The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
How do I obtain an absent voter ballot?
Applications for voting absentee can be filled out at the state of Michigan Voter site at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/avapplication. Or printed from here and returned to the Genoa Township Clerks office.
Where can I find information on Genoa Charter Township's cemetery? Please visit the Cemetery page found here.
Where can I get a permit to do a fireworks display?
Please contact the Clerk's office at (810) 227-5225 with inquiries regarding fireworks displays.
Related Documents
Citizens' Guide to Voting Systems