Welcome To Cato Township

The Cato Township offices are located in the Cato Community Center at 309 S. Lincoln Avenue downtown in Lakeview.
As a General Law Village, the Village of Lakeview remains part of Cato Township and maintains a close administrative relationship with the Township.
Regular meetings of the Cato Township Board are typically held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meeting dates and times may be adjusted due to holidays or other scheduling needs.
Supervisor Office Hours
by appointment
Contact Information
616-824-4568
[email protected]
Clerk Office Hours
Monday, 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
by appointment
Contact Information
Phone: 989-330- 5770
PO Box 59, Lakeview MI 48850
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer Office Hours
by appointment only
Contact Information
(989) 287-3368
PO Box 109 (Tax & Other Payments)
Lakeview, MI 48850
[email protected]
TOWNSHIP RECORDS
CATO TOWNSHIP CONTACTS
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals for Cato Township, Montcalm County, Michigan will hold a special meeting and public hearing on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm at the Township Community Center, 309 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, MI 48850. The purpose of the special meeting and public hearing will be to consider (1) a non-use variance request involving property located at 10900 W. EDGAR RD, LAKEVIEW, MI 48850 (Parcel No. 004-020-004-20) for a land division variance to deviate from minimum lot area and lot width/frontage zoning requirements in the Agricultural-Residential District (A-R) and (2) any other business that may come before the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A copy of the variance request may be obtained at the Township Community Center during regular business hours, and the Township may charge a reasonable fee for copies. The Township will receive written comments concerning the variance request at the Township Community Center, 309 S. Lincoln Ave Lakeview, MI 48850. Written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing.
This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services who are planning to attend the meeting should notify the Clerk, Ginger Imhoff, (989) 330-5570 within a reasonable time in advance of the meeting.
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Township Contacts
Board Of Review (including public notices)
Township Assessor
Treasurer
Clerk
Planning Commission (including public notices)
Zoning Board of Appeals (including public notices)
Cato Cemetery
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Village of Lakeview
208 S. Lincoln Avenue
Lakeview, Michigan 48850
Phone (989) 352-6322
Fax (989) 352-6378
Emergency: Phone 911
