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==Government== {{PresHead|place=Crawford County, Michigan|source=<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS | title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections }}</ref>}} <!-- PresRow should be {{PresRow|Year|Winning party|GOP vote #|Dem vote #|3rd party vote #|State}} --> {{PresRow|2024|Republican|5,613|2,752|122|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2020|Republican|5,087|2,672|102|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2016|Republican|4,354|2,110|380|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2012|Republican|3,744|2,994|76|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2008|Republican|3,561|3,441|176|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2004|Republican|4,017|3,126|92|Michigan}} {{PresRow|2000|Republican|3,345|2,790|229|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1996|Democratic|2,157|2,666|898|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1992|Democratic|2,193|2,252|1,480|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1988|Republican|3,097|1,825|51|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1984|Republican|3,303|1,558|35|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1980|Republican|2,652|1,826|486|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1976|Republican|2,359|1,889|55|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1972|Republican|1,953|1,143|55|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1968|Republican|1,266|845|189|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1964|Democratic|696|1,464|0|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1960|Republican|1,464|783|4|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1956|Republican|1,380|547|3|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1952|Republican|1,331|490|14|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1948|Republican|849|455|24|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1944|Republican|797|550|8|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1940|Republican|873|777|12|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1936|Democratic|580|876|37|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1932|Democratic|559|755|23|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1928|Republican|776|237|4|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1924|Republican|840|163|149|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1920|Republican|726|361|40|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1916|Democratic|409|450|26|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1912|Republican|257|185|293|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1908|Republican|590|237|43|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1904|Republican|587|190|21|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1900|Republican|440|252|11|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1896|Tie|350|350|5|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1892|Democratic|300|306|11|Michigan}} {{PresRow|1888|Democratic|436|479|10|Michigan}} {{PresFoot|1884|Republican|304|223|9|Michigan}} ===Administrative structure=== Governmental responsibilities within Michigan counties are divided between cities and townships, with the county providing certain services that are economically justified. ===County Commissioners=== General financial control in Crawford County is vested in a 7-member elected [[County commission]]. In Michigan, they have limited authority to make laws or ordinances. Most local government functions are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. The county commission delegates authority to an appointed ''Controller'' who functions as the [[County executive]], following the direction of the commission in daily operations and management. The controller in Crawford County is Paul Compo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Administrator/Controllers Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/administratorcontroller/ |website=crawfordco.org |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 7, 2023}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! District ! Commissioner ! Term Ends |- | align="center" |1 | Laurie Jamison β Chair | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |2 | Dorothy A Frederic | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |3 | Shelly Pinkelman | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |4 | Jamie McClain | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |5 | Carey S. Jansen | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |6 | Sherry M. Powers | align="center" |2026 |- | align="center" |7 | Phil Lewis β Vice-chair | align="center" |2026 |} ===Law enforcement=== The Crawford County [[Sheriff]] is elected to lead the county's law enforcement department. The sheriff's jurisdiction encompasses all areas where a city or township has not established another [[Law enforcement agency]]. The county seat has the ''Grayling Police Department''. The current sheriff is Ryan Swope.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crawford County Sheriff's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/sheriff/ |website=crawfordco.org/ |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> The Sheriff is also responsible for the Crawford County Dispatch Center which responds to 911 calls as well as non-emergencies 24 hours a day. They forward calls for fires and medical emergencies throughout the county.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crawford County Sheriff's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/sheriff/dispatch-center/ |website=crawfordco.org/ |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> The county jail is also staffed and managed by the Sheriff's Department,<ref>{{cite web |title=Crawford County Sheriff's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/sheriff/correctionsjail/ |website=crawfordco.org/ |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> as is security for the county courts. ===Fire & rescue=== Firefighting and [[Emergency service]]s are the responsibility of cities and townships. The City of Grayling and Grayling Charter township have a joint department, with 22 salaried and paid-per call professionals. The remaining townships each have a primarily [[Volunteer fire department]], but all provide mutual and automatic aid to other departments throughout the county and adjacent counties. They also participate in [[Wildfire suppression]] due to large forested areas including state parks, National Forests, state forests and wildlife management areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=Grayling Fire Department |url=https://www.cityofgrayling.org/fire.asp |website=cityofgrayling.org |publisher=City of Grayling, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> ===Road department=== The Crawford County Road Department (CCRD) has responsibility for 180 miles of primary roads, 206 miles of state highways and 526 miles of local roads in the county. The counties 34 CCRD employees and utilize hundreds of pieces of equipment to keep county roadways in good repair. The department is also responsible for traffic signals, flashing beacons, bridges, road signs and culverts within county road rights of way throughout Crawford County's 558 square miles. Normal duties include: roadside brush control, snow and ice removal, roadside mowing, dust control on gravel roads, patching potholes, pavement markings, road & bridge design, inspection of contracted projects, and traffic studies. Five elected road commissioners meet bi-weekly to review, approve and plan department activities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crawford County Road Commission |url=https://crawford-crc.com/ |website=crawford-crc.com |publisher=Crawford County Road Commission |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Road Commissioners ! Term Ends |- | Ryan Halstead β Chairman | align="center" |2024 |- | Gary Summers β Vice Chairman | align="center" |2028 |- | Scott Hanson | align="center" |2028 |- | Cris Jones | align="center" |2026 |- | Ronald J. Larson | align="center" |2026 |- |} ===Records=== The [[County Clerk]] is responsible for maintaining [[vital records]] including divorce/marriage, death/birth, notary, [[Trade name|DBA]] registration, application to carry a concealed pistol, [[DD Form 214|DD214]]. The officeholder is also [[Register of Deeds]] legally recording real/personal property docs, indexes and provides access to mortgages and liens, deeds, UCC transactions, oil/gas/mineral rights. '''Legal Records''' involve filing civil cases valued above $25,000 for Circuit Trial Court and processing criminal felony cases transferred from District Court. Unemployment (MESC), Probate Court and driver's license restoration appeals are also filed as well as orders of personal protection. [[Change of venue]], civil/criminal bond money collection, construction lien certificate releases and issuing vendor permits to veterans are also normal processes. The County Clerk position is elected and the current officeholder in Crawford County is Sandra M. Moore.<ref>{{cite web |title=Treasurer's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/clerk/ |website=crawfordco.org |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> ===Treasurer=== In other states, the [[Treasurer|County Treasurer]] is known as the ''Tax Collector''. Disbursements from the county, including payroll and vendor payments, are made by the treasurer following authorization by the County Commissioners. The treasurer must also maximize the interest earned on undisbursed funds through safe, short-term investments. The treasurer documents the collection of funds to the county which include: property taxes, state and federal grants, interest income, and various service and license fees. The County Clerk collects money in the course of daily business including fines, fees and bonds, then forwards it to the treasurer. The position of treasurer is elected and the current officeholder in Crawford County is Kate M. Wagner.<ref>{{cite web |title=Treasurer's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/treasurer/ |website=crawfordco.org |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> ===Legal=== Crawford County's chief law enforcement official is the [[Prosecutor|Prosecuting Attorney/County Counsel]]. They have a multitude of responsibilities that include: * Prosecution of felony and misdemeanor violations of the criminal laws of Michigan * Prosecution of violations of County ordinances * Prosecution of juvenile offenses, both felony & misdemeanor * Represent the County in Circuit and District Courts; parental neglect and juvenile delinquency; Family Court probate issues; the Court of Appeals; the Supreme Court of Michigan * Attend commitment hearings for mental health if contested * Establish paternity and family support orders * Represent County departments and the County Commission on legal issues The position of prosecutor is elected and the current officeholder in Crawford County is Sierra R. Koch.<ref>{{cite web |title=Treasurer's Office |url=https://www.crawfordco.org/offices-departments/prosecuting-attorney/ |website=crawfordco.org |publisher=Crawford County, Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> ===Judicial=== There are three courts in Crawford County: Crawford County Probate Court, 46th Circuit Court, and 87-C District Court. The Michigan Supreme Court approved a Concurrent Jurisdiction Plan, an agreement entered into by all Crawford County elected judges. The judicial in the county operates as a unified (single) trial court, resulting in an efficient use of resources. This system reduces repetition, simplifies case processing, provides better customer service, controls costs and reduces receivables. One appointed court administrator assists all the judges with any administrative matter in the court system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crawford County Courts and Friend of the Court |url=https://www.circuit46.org/crawford-county-courts/ |website=circuit46.org |publisher=State of Michigan |access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- ! Court ! Official |- | 46th Circuit | Judge George Mertz |- | 46th Circuit | Judge Colin G. Hunter |- | 87-C District | Judge Monte J. Burmeister |- | County | Magistrate Angie Cragg |- |} ===State/National=== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Office ! District ! Officeholder ! Political party<ref name="e2022">{{cite web |url=https://cms7files.revize.com/genessecountymi/Cumulative%20Results-11-22-2022%2004-04-09%20PM.pdf|title=Genesee County, Michigan - Cumulative Results|publisher=Genesee County, Michigan|date=November 22, 2022|access-date=May 9, 2023}}</ref> |- | [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] | align="center" |[[Michigan's 1st congressional district|1st]] | [[Jack Bergman]] | {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican |- | [[Michigan Senate|State Senator]] | align="center" |[[Michigan's 36th Senate district|36th]] | Michele Hoitenga | {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican |- | [[Michigan House of Representatives|State Representative]] | align="center" |[[Michigan's 105th House of Representatives district|105th]] | Ken Borton | {{Party shading/Republican}} |Republican |- |} <small>(information as of July 2023)</small>
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