Ionia County, MI elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Ionia County: 13 seats on 7 elected bodies.
Board of Commissioners
Ionia County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | David R. Hodges Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Scott Wirtz Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Larry Tiejema Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 4 | Phillip Lee Hesche Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 5 | Gordon Kelley Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 6 | Jack L. Shattuck Republican source |
| County Commissioner, District 7 | Terence M. Frewen Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Clerk | Greg Geiger Republican source |
| Drain Commissioner | Robert J. Rose Republican source |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Kyle B. Butler Republican source |
| Register of Deeds | Tami Hewitt Republican source |
| Sheriff | Charlie Noll Republican source |
| County Treasurer | Judith A. Clark Republican source |
How many local governments Ionia County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 40 local governments in Ionia County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (10 municipal, 16 township) | 26 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 8 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 5 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Ionia County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.3% · White 85.3% · Black 3.3% · Asian 0.5% · Other or more than one race 5.6% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Ionia County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.7% | 1,095 | 28,115 | 29,210 |
| August 2026 | 4.3% | 1,295 | 28,504 | 29,799 |
| July 2026 | 4.3% | 1,267 | 28,276 | 29,543 |
| June 2026 | 4.2% | 1,236 | 28,537 | 29,773 |
| May 2026 | 4.5% | 1,340 | 28,568 | 29,908 |
| April 2026 | 3.8% | 1,147 | 28,821 | 29,968 |
| March 2026 | 4.5% | 1,367 | 28,998 | 30,365 |
| February 2026 | 4.5% | 1,371 | 28,898 | 30,269 |
| January 2026 | 5.1% | 1,571 | 29,112 | 30,683 |
| December 2025 | 4.5% | 1,388 | 29,572 | 30,960 |
| November 2025 | 4.3% | 1,375 | 30,251 | 31,626 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.0% | 1,287 | 30,979 | 32,266 |
| August 2025 | 4.6% | 1,476 | 30,759 | 32,235 |
| July 2025 | 5.5% | 1,793 | 30,780 | 32,573 |
| June 2025 | 5.0% | 1,612 | 30,855 | 32,467 |
| May 2025 | 4.7% | 1,527 | 31,191 | 32,718 |
| April 2025 | 4.5% | 1,453 | 30,876 | 32,329 |
| March 2025 | 5.2% | 1,686 | 30,770 | 32,456 |
| February 2025 | 5.6% | 1,794 | 30,500 | 32,294 |
| January 2025 | 5.3% | 1,713 | 30,696 | 32,409 |
| December 2024 | 4.6% | 1,496 | 30,798 | 32,294 |
| November 2024 | 4.2% | 1,377 | 31,360 | 32,737 |
| October 2024 | 4.2% | 1,357 | 31,295 | 32,652 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.8% | 1,555 | 30,657 | 32,212 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 1,458 | 31,141 | 32,599 |
| 2023 | 3.7% | 1,173 | 30,933 | 32,106 |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 1,171 | 29,684 | 30,855 |
| 2021 | 4.6% | 1,385 | 28,751 | 30,136 |
| 2020 | 8.1% | 2,498 | 28,514 | 31,012 |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 1,056 | 30,255 | 31,311 |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 1,049 | 29,995 | 31,044 |
| 2017 | 3.8% | 1,167 | 29,535 | 30,702 |
| 2016 | 4.0% | 1,260 | 29,882 | 31,142 |
Crime reported in Ionia County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 131 | 202.9 | 390 | 604.0 |
| 2019 | 122 | 190.3 | 481 | 750.5 |
| 2018 | 145 | 224.9 | 478 | 741.3 |
| 2017 | 143 | 221.9 | 605 | 938.7 |
| 2016 | 111 | 172.7 | 501 | 779.6 |
By police agency (5)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia County Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 41 | 207 | 43,068 |
| Ionia Police Department | 2025 | 31 | 56 | 12,005 |
| Belding Police Department | 2025 | 23 | 35 | 5,973 |
| Portland Police Department | 2025 | 8 | 32 | 3,760 |
| Lake Odessa Police Department | 2020 | 5 | 12 | 2,043 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (5), 2023
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia County Sheriff's Office | 20 | 27 | 42,343 |
| Ionia Police Department | 14 | 3 | 12,730 |
| Belding Police Department | 8 | 1 | 5,976 |
| Portland Police Department | 7 | 0 | 3,803 |
| Lake Odessa Police Department | 3 | 0 | 2,068 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 0.78 | 31 | 5 |
| 2022 | 48 | 0.71 | 26 | 5 |
| 2021 | 54 | 0.83 | 29 | 5 |
| 2020 | 55 | 0.85 | 31 | 5 |
| 2018 | 62 | 0.96 | 32 | 5 |
| 2017 | 57 | 0.88 | 34 | 5 |
| 2016 | 57 | 0.89 | 34 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Ionia County County Clerk?
- Greg Geiger (Republican) is the County Clerk of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who is the Ionia County Drain Commissioner?
- Robert J. Rose (Republican) is the Drain Commissioner of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who is the Ionia County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Kyle B. Butler (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who is the Ionia County Register of Deeds?
- Tami Hewitt (Republican) is the Register of Deeds of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who is the Ionia County Sheriff?
- Charlie Noll (Republican) is the Sheriff of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who is the Ionia County County Treasurer?
- Judith A. Clark (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan.
- Who are the Ionia County commissioners?
- David R. Hodges (District 1); Scott Wirtz (District 2); Larry Tiejema (District 3); Phillip Lee Hesche (District 4); Gordon Kelley (District 5); Jack L. Shattuck (District 6); Terence M. Frewen (District 7).
- What is the population of Ionia County?
- About 66,574 people, with a median age of 39.1; the median household income is $75,611 and 10.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Ionia County?
- 3.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 1,095 people unemployed in a labor force of 29,210, against 4.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Ionia County?
- 40 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 10 municipal, 16 township, 8 school district and 5 special district governments.
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