A charter township is a form of local government in the U.S. state of Michigan . While all townships in Michigan are organized governments, a charter township has been granted a charter , which allows it certain rights and responsibilities of home rule that are generally intermediate between those of a city (a semi-autonomous jurisdiction in Michigan) and a village . Unless it is a home-rule village, a village is subject to the authority of any township in which it is located.
25-607: Ann Arbor Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census . The township borders the city of Ann Arbor and contains numerous exclaves, but the two are administered autonomously. The "Township of Ann Arbour" was organized in 1827 by the Legislative Council of the Michigan Territory and the Village of Ann Arbour , which later became
50-515: A city in exchange for revenue sharing of the transferred parcels. These agreements, known as 425 Agreements , can last up to 50 years, and the land can either be completely transferred to the city or returned to the township upon fulfillment of the agreement. Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan Clinton Township is a charter township in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan . A northern suburb of Detroit , Clinton Township
75-489: A population of 2,000 or more may incorporate as a charter township and become a municipal corporation . It possesses all the powers of a non-charter township, in addition to those specified by the Charter Township Act of 1947. Legislative authority is exercised by an elected township board of seven members, consisting of the supervisor, township clerk , township treasurer, and four trustees. They must be residents of
100-499: A township superintendent or township manager, who can be assigned responsibilities for managing township functions. (This is comparable to cities that hire a city manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the city). Otherwise, executive authority lies with the supervisor and various committees. A charter township may establish a variety of municipal services, such as a police force, fire department, and assessors, and may also acquire property. It may borrow money and issue bonds, with
125-631: Is Long Lake Township , in Grand Traverse County , which was granted a charter in 2022. Following World War II, suburbanization increased the population in many formerly outlying communities. In 1947, the state legislature created a special charter township status, which grants additional powers and streamlined administration in order to provide greater protection for townships against annexation of land by cities and villages. As of 2024 , there were 139 charter townships in Michigan. A township with
150-413: Is located about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of downtown Detroit . As of the 2020 census , the township had a population of 100,513, making it the most populous township in Michigan, and the state's 8th-most populous community overall. The first settlement on the land that is now Clinton Township was called Gnadenhuetten and was established in 1782 by Rev. David Zeisberger , but closed in 1786. It
175-705: Is the township's oldest road, dating back to the days when Moravian missionaries settled to attempt to convert the local Native Americans. Clinton Township is in south-central Macomb County. The city of Mount Clemens , the Macomb county seat , is bordered on three sides by the northeast part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau , Clinton Township has a total area of 28.37 square miles (73.5 km ), of which 28.03 square miles (72.6 km ) are land and 0.35 square miles (0.91 km ), or 1.22%, are water. The Clinton River , for which
200-452: Is water. The Huron River flows through the township and contains Geddes Dam in the southeastern portion. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the southeast edge of township along the river near Geddes Dam. Barton Dam is within the city limits of Ann Arbor, but the township contains boundaries along the dam's Barton Pond reservoir. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,720 people, 1,972 households, and 1,317 families residing in
225-468: The City of Ann Arbor , was organized in 1833. As villages remain part of the township, the village of Ann Arbour did not become completely detached from the township until it reorganized as the city of Ann Arbor. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 16.88 square miles (43.72 km), of which 16.73 square miles (43.33 km) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km) (0.89%)
250-614: The Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor Township. Calty Design Research Inc., a Toyota design firm, has the Calty Design Research at Ann Arbor in the township. Con-way moved its headquarters from San Mateo, California to Ann Arbor Township in 2011. Ann Arbor Charter Township is served entirely by Ann Arbor Public Schools . The main campus of Washtenaw Community College is located in the southeastern corner of
275-404: The age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98. In 2000, 22.4% of the population was under
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#1732884881030300-464: The age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 50,067, and the median income for a family was $ 61,497. Males had a median income of $ 48,818 versus $ 29,847 for females. The per capita income for
325-454: The approval of a majority of township voters in an election. Similarly, a charter township cannot levy taxes without the approval of a majority of the township population voting in an election. This is one significant difference from home-rule municipalities, in which the municipal authority can levy taxes without specific approval from voters. A charter township is mostly exempt from annexation from contiguous cities or villages, providing that
350-399: The average family size was 2.84. In the township the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. The median income for a household in
375-717: The center moved to its current location from Warren . Residents are served by the Clinton-Macomb Public Library . Clinton Township is also home of the Walker Goldie Institute. This organization is dedicated to the education of youth through teaching and after school programs. The organization was founded by Kimberly Hyde in 2007. It is currently inactive. https://michigan-company.com/co/walker-goldie-inc Chippewa Valley Schools , with two high schools (Chippewa Valley and Dakota), and Clintondale Community Schools , with one high school (Clintondale High), are
400-431: The community is named, is formed from three branches within the township. It runs east into Harrison Township , where it flows into Lake St. Clair . The township is home to many parks, notably George George Memorial Park. There are two unincorporated communities in the township: As of the census of 2010, there were 96,796 people, 42,036 households, and 25,678 families residing in the township. The racial makeup of
425-408: The population. There were 1,972 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and
450-430: The township and eligible to vote in elections. All members of the board serve four-year terms. Unlike the boards for general law townships , which may have either five or seven members, a charter township must have seven members. If a general law township with a five-member board elects to become a charter township, two additional members are to be elected in the next general election. Charter townships may appoint either
475-450: The township meets certain requirements: A charter township may still be subject to annexation under certain conditions, such as for the purpose of eliminating isolated islands of township or by vote of a majority of the residents of a portion of township. Temporary land transfers, which can involve charter townships, have provision under Public Act 425 of 1984. Under this statute, a charter township, for example, can have land transferred to
500-505: The township was $ 25,758. About 4.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. The Italian American Cultural Society (IACS) is located in Clinton Township. The IACS building is located on Romeo Plank Road, north of 19 Mile, situated on the northern edge of the township. It is in proximity to the former ex-Partridge Creek clubhouse. In 2004,
525-445: The township was $ 86,797, and the median income for a family was $ 103,102. Males had a median income of $ 75,176 versus $ 45,320 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 56,084. About 1.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over. Domino's Pizza has its headquarters in the township. In 2007 Toyota employed 932 people at
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#1732884881030550-413: The township was 82.08% White , 13.04% African American , 0.28% Native American , 1.79% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.37% of the population. By 2016, the township's population was estimated to have surpassed 100,000. In 2000, there were 40,299 households, out of which 28.1% had children under
575-463: The township. Charter township Of Michigan's 1,240 townships, 139 are charter townships. A number of charter townships are among the most populous municipalities in Michigan . Clinton Township and Canton Township , both in Metro Detroit , were respectively the 8th and 9th most populous municipalities in Michigan at the 2020 census . The most recent township to become a charter township
600-434: The township. The population density was 267.5 inhabitants per square mile (103.3/km). There were 2,034 housing units at an average density of 115.3 per square mile (44.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 81.21% White , 2.25% African American , 0.17% Native American , 13.58% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.85% from other races , and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of
625-649: Was organized as "Huron Township" on August 12, 1818, named after what was then known as the Huron River. Because of confusion with another Huron River south of Detroit, on July 17, 1824, the Michigan Territorial Legislature renamed both the township and the river after DeWitt Clinton , the popular governor of New York from 1817 to 1823 who was largely responsible for building the Erie Canal which enabled many settlers to come to Michigan. Moravian Drive
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