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Please be aware staring June 15th of the detour involving the intersection of Zeeb and Scio Church Roads. See: Scio Church Rd at Zeeb Rd Roundabout – Washtenaw County Road Commission for more information. 

Saline Area Fire Department Final Articles of Incorporation
can be found HERE.

Pleasant Lake Road and Zeeb Road is NOW a 4 WAY STOP!
Please use caution when traveling through this intersection!

FBI Detroit Office will be conducting a Post Blast Investigator’s School from 5/18 to 5/22 next week.  We will be utilizing the Ann Arbor Sand and Gravel quarry located at 4095 Scio Church Road for explosives demonstrations and practical exercises. Residents and businesses have been notified that may be most affected by the noise from our use of the quarry.   

Our explosives operations will commence during the afternoon periods of 5/18, 5/19 and 5/20.  Due to the noise and concern this may cause in the area, we have scaled our use of explosives down to quantities at 1lb or less.  Our bomb technicians will be notifying WCSO dispatch in advance of our operations each day.       

Lodi Township is seeking Members of the Township to serve as:

INTEREST FORM

LODI TOWNSHIP – TRUSTEE VACANCY NOTICE
(Washtenaw County, Michigan)

Position: Township Trustee (Board of Trustees)
Location: Lodi Township Hall, 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Posting Date: May 7, 2026
Application Deadline: May 26, 2026

Lodi Township is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Township Board of Trustees. The appointed Trustee will serve until the next regular election (November 7, 2028), in accordance with Michigan election law.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending and participating in Township Board meetings
• Reviewing and voting on policies, ordinances, and resolutions
• Approving budgets and township expenditures
• Representing township residents in decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered voter and resident of Lodi Township (minimum 30 days)
• Availability for evening meetings
• Interest in public service or local government

Preferred:
Experience in public administration, finance, planning, or community leadership; strong communication and collaboration skills

Compensation:
Set by the Township Board on a per diem basis

To Apply:
Submit the following by May 26, 2026:

• Completed application form (CLICK HERE)
• Letter of interest
• Resume or qualifications summary
• Applications may be submitted in person at the Township Hall, 3755 Pleasant Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

Applicants may address the Board at the June 2 Board of Trustees meeting. Appointment will be made by majority vote.

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Alternate Member – Lodi Township Representative to the Saline Area Fire Board

Lodi Township is seeking an interested resident to serve as the Alternate Lodi Township Representative on the Saline Area Fire Board.

Position Summary

The Alternate Board Member attends meetings of the Saline Area Fire Department Board and serves in place of the appointed Lodi Township representative when needed. 

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Alternate Member of the Township Board of Review – The Board of Review hears appeals related to property tax assessments under Michigan law. Alternate members serve when regular members are unavailable and participate fully in hearings and decisions. Members are required to complete State of Michigan training, either online or in person. This is an appointed position with a two-year term beginning January 1 of an odd-numbered year and ending December 31 of the following even-numbered year.

Applicants must meet Michigan statutory requirements, including:

• Be a registered voter (elector) of the township
• Be a property taxpayer in the township
• Not be a member of the Township Board
• Not be an immediate family member of the Township Assessor

 Applicants must be registered voters of the township and have significant knowledge of Planning and Zoning.

Interested residents should fill out this application form and submit a cover letter and resume. 

Lodi Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact:
Christina Smith, Clerk
734-665-7583
christina@loditownshipmi.org

August 4, 2026 – Election Information can be found HERE.

Lodi’s list of Proposals:
Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor – Precinct 2 ONLY
Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal will renew the authority last approved by the electors in 2017 and which expires with the 2026 levy for the School District to levy a building and site sinking fund millage. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of the building and site sinking fund millage proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, maintenance or other operating expenses. Shall the Public Schools of the City of Ann Arbor be authorized to levy 2.4031 mills ($2.4031 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of ten (10) years, being the years 2027 to 2036, inclusive, as a renewal of millage previously authorized, to maintain a building and site sinking fund to be used for the construction or repair of school buildings, school security improvements, the acquisition or upgrading of technology, the acquisition of student transportation vehicles, trucks and vans and parts, supplies and equipment used for the maintenance of these vehicles and for any other purposes permitted by law? This millage if approved and levied would provide estimated revenues to the School District of approximately $33,766,376 in the first year that it is levied.

Saline Area Schools – Precinct 1 ONLY 
Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal renews millage and will allow the school district to continue to levy the building and site sinking fund millage that will expire with the 2027 tax levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate of .3394 mill ($0.3394 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) which may be assessed against all property in Saline Area Schools, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2028 to 2037, inclusive, to continue to provide for a sinking fund for purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology, and for all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2028 is approximately $975,421 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2027 tax levy)?

Millage Renewal Proposal to Provide Funds to Operate a System of Public Recreation and Playgrounds
This proposal renews millage and will allow the school district to continue to levy public recreation millage (commonly known as the “CARES Recreation Millage”) previously approved by the electors that will expire with the 2027 levy. Shall the currently authorized millage rate limitation of .4850 mill ($0.4850 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Saline Area Schools, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be renewed for a period of 10 years, 2028 to 2037, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for operating a system of public recreation and playgrounds; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect for such recreation program if the millage is approved and levied in 2028 is approximately $1,393,869 (this is a renewal of millage that will expire with the 2027 tax levy)?

Saline District Library – Precinct 1 ONLY
Library Millage Renewal Proposal
Shall the Saline District Library, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually a renewal of the previously voted increase in the tax limitation that expired in 2025, in an amount not to exceed .33 mill ($0.33 per $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property within the Saline District Library district for a period of ten (10) years, 2026 through 2035, inclusive, for the purpose of providing funds for all district library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Saline District Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied by the Saline District Library in the first year (2026) is approximately $887,000.

Washtenaw Community College – Precinct 1 & 2
Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal will permit the College to continue to levy up to 0.85 mill that was previously approved by electors to fund operations for 10 years. Of the 0.85 mill, 0.8109 mill represents a renewal of the 0.85 mill authorization approved by the electors in 2016, which will expire with the 2026 tax levy and 0.0391 mill represents a restoration of that portion of the same millage authority which was reduced by application of the Headlee Amendment. Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property within the Washtenaw Community College district, State of Michigan, be increased by 0.85 mill ($0.85 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of 10 years, the years 2027 to 2036, inclusive, as a renewal of the 0.8109 mill previously authorized by the electors which expires with the 2026 levy plus new additional millage in the amount of 0.0391 mill, to provide funds for operating purposes? It is estimated that 0.85 mill would raise approximately $21,933,415 when first levied in 2027.

Township Master Plan Citizen Survey Results

CLICK HERE for the full data set results. 

A note from the Planner regarding this full set of data:

“Just wanted to note – since we had an online option and a hard copy option, we had to input the hard copy responses into the online system to be able to compile them in one place. Because of this:

• After most of the questions, there is a bulleted list of additional comments for that question. This was so we could capture any additional notes provided on the hard copy surveys (i.e if someone wrote an additional comment in the margins). (This is not included for open-answer questions in the survey because for that format of question, we could just input any additional comments into the answer box).
• The questions in the online survey were numbered 1,2,3, etc. The hard copy surveys were broken into sections and then numbered (A.1, A.2, etc). The documents after the questions that list the additional comments are labeled with both question labels (i.e. “Q1/A.1”). This can largely be ignored, it’s just so we made sure we had them cross-referenced correctly.
• Some of the question numbering is messed up for a few questions in this dataset – I am going to try to correct this so it’s more clear, but can assure that the data is correct. This was a matter of the online survey vs. hard copy and input options.

  We’ll be working this info into the Master Plan update and can provide more summary-type data since this is a little overwhelming, but this is the full dataset for reference.”

County Cleanup Days

Registration is required to attend any County Cleanup Day. The specific location will be provided after registering. All events are 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE.

• April 4 in Pittsfield Township                     Registration opens February 23 at 9:00 a.m.
• June 27 in Northfield Township                 Registration opens May 18 at 9:00 a.m.
• August 8 in City of Ypsilanti                       Registration opens June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
• November 14 in Scio Township                 Registration opens October 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Before you register, review the lists of accepted items HERE.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is pleased to announce a safety improvement project scheduled for the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township. This investment, slated for the 2026 construction season, is the result of the WCRC’s proactive monitoring of local traffic patterns and safety data.

The project is funded under a haul route agreement between the WCRC and aggregate material producers. The primary goal of the project is to improve visibility for drivers by lowering the vertical elevation change (hill-cut) to the southwest. This will provide stopped motorists on Ellsworth Rd a better line of sight along Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.

“This project is a vital component of our commitment to infrastructure safety,” stated Felix Weber, WCRC Project Manager. “By improving sight lines and modernizing the intersection, we are promoting a reduction in traffic crashes and enhancing the commute for all motorists.”

Construction is anticipated to take place during the summer of 2026. To ensure the safety of both work crews and motorists, the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd will be closed to all through traffic for the duration of the project. A formal detour will be established and posted on the Ann Arbor Saline Rd Project Page. While the intersection remains closed to the public, the WCRC will maintain access for properties located within the immediate construction zone.

The WCRC encourages community members and stakeholders to stay informed by subscribing to receive electronic road work advisories at this link: https://www.wcroads.org/residents/subscribe-to-road-updates/

For specific questions on this project, contact Felix Weber, Project Manager, at (734) 327-6689 or weberf@wcroads.org.

Due to the spring thaw, road conditions may be difficult. Please note that all public roads are the responsibility of the Washtenaw County Road Commission.

If you have concerns about road conditions, maintenance, weight restrictions, or damage, please contact them directly at 734-761-1500 or visit their website at www.wcroads.org to report the issue.

The WAVE Bus is available for ALL of Lodi Township. Please see:
https://ridethewavebus.org/ for more information. 

New USPS Postmark Rule

At the end of 2025, a new rule promulgated by the U.S. Postal Service took effect, seeking to clarify postmark practices. The rule does not alter USPS postmark practices. Rather, it is intended to make clear that the postmark will reflect the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine—not the date that the piece of mail was dropped off at a USPS facility mail box. The postmark date could be several days after the mail was put in a USPS mail box. To guarantee a specific postmark date, USPS recommends that residents request a manual local postmark at a post office or USPS retail location (which is free) or purchase a certificate of mailing. Townships may wish to share information with their residents for instances when postmark is acceptable for receipt, such as certain tax exemption forms delivered to the assessor. The rule also has potential impacts for military and overseas voters (MOVE). Under the Michigan Constitution, MOVE ballots are counted as long as the ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the appropriate election official within six days after the election. MOVE voters are urged to return their ballots through the mail as soon as possible to account for mail delays, as well as the possibility of a delayed postmark.

Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste collections have changed.  Please see Household Hazardous Waste for detailed information. 

For week day scheduling at the 5 Mile Road location CLICK HERE 

For weekend scheduling at the North Zeeb Road Location CLICK HERE 

Paying Lodi Township Tax bills:

 Current full tax payments can now be made at Old National Bank (Saline Branch ONLY) at 200 North Maple Rd, Saline, MI  48176 (click for map) during the branch’s normal business hours.  Old National bank is open 9am-5pm M-F, and Saturdays from 9am-noon.  Bring the bottom part of your tax bill with your payment of check or cash to the bank. 
OR at any Bank of Ann Arbor location. Hours and locations can be found HERE.

Lodi Township located at 3755 Pleasant Lake Road (click for map) is open Monday – Thursday from 9am-noon, Friday the Treasurer is available via email at michelle@loditownshipmi.org.   You can always leave a check in the drop box anytime 24/7.  If you mail your check, please allow ample time for your payment to be received before the due date,
we suggest 10 days before.

Electronic payments are still an option through our website at LodiTownshipMI.org though BS&A online click to go to online payment.

Paying online with an electronic check is a $3.00 fee (payment comes out of your checking/saving account). The fee for a Visa debit card is $3.95 flat fee.  If you want to pay online with a credit card (not your checking account), the online credit card company charges 3% of your entire bill. 
Be careful and look at the charges online before you accept.  

From the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office:

The Sheriff’s Office has implemented an, on-line, police reporting portal. Citizens can file certain types
of police reports on-line without needing contact with a Deputy or coming to a station. The following
types of incidents may be filed on-line:

• Harassing phone calls/ No Known Suspects
• Identity Theft/ No Known Suspects
• Lost property
• Larceny/Theft/ No Known Suspects
• Damaged Property/Vandalism
• Accidental/Non-Intentional Property Damage

Any and all incidents can still be reported by calling 911, Washtenaw Metro Dispatches non-emergency
dispatch number (734) 994-2911 or in person at any of our Community Police Stations.
The on-line reporting portal can be accessed through the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office website.
https://www.washtenaw.org/3439/File-a-Police-Report
The Sheriff’s Office has gone live with a crime data dashboard on our website.
The dashboard is interactive and pulls data by zip codes. The data is updated regularly.
There are various pages that can be viewed: Overall Crime Data, Victim Demographics, Arrest
Demographics, Traffic Overview and Subject Control (Use of Force Incidents).
Sheriff Data & Information Dashboard | Washtenaw County, MI
This is an excellent resource for those interested in taking a deeper dive into Sheriff’s Office operations
and who we have contact with.

Click HERE for Washtenaw County
Landowner’s Resource List
Information on Land Assessment, Land Management and Land Protection. 

ZONING COMPLIANCE 

ISSUED IN THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE
TUESDAY-THURSDAY 9:30AM-11:30AM
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS
734.665.7583

ZONING COMPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS: 

-Three copies of blueprints for structures or three copies of specs of generator/solar array.

-Three copies of a site plan that must include ALL STRUCTURES on the property INCLUDING indicating distance from residential structure and all property lines. If installing generator, staking the nearest property line to the generator is required.

-Blue prints and site plans sent via mail must include a stamped self-addressed envelope and a check payable to Lodi Township in the amount of $100.00. Zoning Compliance Permit and signed plans will be returned via mail.

-If applying in person, Zoning Compliance Permits are accepted Monday-Thursday 9:30am until 11:30am. Application fee is $100.00 at time of application.

Zoning Compliance required prior to building permits from Washtenaw County.

*ZONING COMPLIANCE IS NOT AVALIABLE ONLINE*