County Treasurer

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $75,000 per year

Benefits Package (approx. $30,000 / year value): Health Insurance, Life Insurance, MERS Pension Plan (10-year vesting), Vacation, Sick, and Personal time.

Minimum Qualifications / Legal Requirements

• No specific educational or professional license requirements.
• Must be a registered and qualified elector of Clare County.
• Bond and oath of office required upon taking office.

Key Statutory Duties & Responsibilities

• Custodian of all county monies; receives, safeguards, and disburses funds according to law.
• Collects real and personal property taxes and special assessments; administers the delinquent tax revolving fund.
• Conducts the annual tax sale and manages tax foreclosure proceedings under MCL 211.78 et seq.
• Invests idle county funds; reconciles bank accounts and prepares monthly trial balances.
• Issues tax collection warrants to local units and settles with townships, cities, and schools.
• Maintains complete records of receipts and disbursements; provides financial reports as required.
• Serves as a member of the County Apportionment Commission and other statutory boards.

Term & Election Cycle Notes

Four (4) year term. Current terms expire December 31, 2028. Next general election: November 2028.

How to Get on the Ballot

File with the Clare County Clerk (225 W. Main St., Harrison, MI 48625). Major-party candidates submit an Affidavit of Identity plus either nominating petitions or a $100 filing fee.

Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on the 15th Tuesday before the August primary (mid-to-late April 2028 for the 2028 cycle). Confirm exact date and signature counts with the County Clerk.

Interested in Serving Clare County?

Before filing, talk to the Clare County Republican Party. We help conservative candidates understand the office, legal filing requirements, and campaign calendar.

Disclaimer: Informational summary of elected offices under Michigan law. Prepared for public education and candidate recruitment purposes. Confirm salaries, benefits, signature counts, and filing deadlines with the Clare County Clerk (or Township Clerk / Bureau of Elections as applicable).