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Meredith Place

County Clerk / Register of Deeds

5

Years Served

2021

Since

4yr

Term Length

2028

Next Election

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Biography

Meredith Place serves as Kalamazoo County's elected Clerk and Register of Deeds. She was re-elected in November 2024 defeating Republican Kathleen Olmsted. The County Clerk is the official record keeper for all court filings and proceedings, manages elections, issues marriage licenses, and maintains vital records. As Register of Deeds, she also records property transactions and other legal documents for the county. Notably, her campaign finance filings are maintained by the office she oversees.

Career Timeline

County Clerk / Register of Deeds (2021-present)

Re-elected November 2024 (defeated Kathleen Olmsted, R)

Ran in Democratic primary Aug. 2024

Next election: 2028

Campaign Finance & Funding

No detailed contribution data found. Files with the office she oversees (potential conflict of interest).

Democrat - ran in Democratic primary Aug. 2024

Re-elected Nov. 2024 (defeated Republican Kathleen Olmsted)

Campaign filings maintained by Kalamazoo County Clerk's office - which she runs

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Details

Court
County Office
Division
County Office
Jurisdiction
Court records, election administration, marriage licenses, vital records, property recordings
Court Address
Kalamazoo County Administration Building, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

How They Got the Seat

Method
ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE
Election Type
Nonpartisan
Term Length
4 years
Next Election
November 2028
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