Welcome to Orange Township

Ionia County, Michigan

Minutes & Public Notices

About Our Township

Orange Township is situated in Mid-Michigan in the southwestern part of Ionia county. A population of approximately 1000 residents live on 36 square miles of beautiful rolling countryside. We have easy access to nearby centers of commerce via Interstate highway, I-96 (east to Lansing and west to Grand Rapids) and M-66 a major north south transportation artery.

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Township Officials

Supervisor: Jeff Cody (general questions)
Phone: 616-902-2949
Email: WIXOM05@yahoo.com
Address: 3127 Peck Lake Rd., Ionia, MI 48846

Clerk: Wendy McBride
Phone: 517-647-9828
Email: orangetownshipclerk@yahoo.com
Address: 3680 Portland Rd. Portland, MI 48875

Treasurer: Karla Thomas Wittenbach
Phone: 616-755-2704
Email: kwittenbach@yahoo.com
Address: 5269 Sunfield Hwy Ionia, MI 48846

Trustee: Jeff Cody
Phone: 616-902-2949
Email: wixom5@yahoo.com

Trustee: Chris Fox
Phone: 517-526-4275
Email: cafox4275@yahoo.com

Public Announcements

Ionia Regional Utilities Authority Meeting Schedule

November 16, 2025

 IONIA REGIONAL UTILITIES AUTHORITYBoard of Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE 2026 Meeting Schedule PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:  At its November 6, 2025 regular meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Ionia… Read More

November Board Meeting

November 4, 2025

November’s Board Meeting scheduled for 11/11/2025 has been rescheduled to 11/18/2025 at 7:00 PM at the Berlin- Orange Fire Department.

Poverty Exemption Application

September 9, 2025

If you’re struggling to pay your property taxes due to low income, you may qualify for a poverty exemption. This program lets you apply for… Read More

2021-22 Portland Ambulance Subscription Application

January 4, 2021

For residents wishing to subscribe to the Portland Ambulance Emergency Care Plan, please download the form linked below. Frequently Asked Questions as well as directions… Read More