Van Buren County Board of Commissioners Notice of Vacancy and Request for Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Date: February 23, 2026 
Contact: Van Buren County Administration Office 
Email: admin@vanburencountymi.gov 
Phone: 269-657-8253  

Paw Paw, MI, February 23, 2026 – The Van Buren County Board of Commissioners (Board) announces it is currently accepting letters of interest for their consideration to fill the vacancy left by the death of Randall Peat. 

The Board is authorized by statute to fill the vacancy no later than thirty (30) days after Mr. Peat’s passing and will be effective upon appointment scheduled for March 10, 2026. The appointment is until a successor is elected at the November 3, 2026, General Election in the manner provided by law and qualifies for office. 

Applicants shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age, reside in and be registered to vote in District 5, Van Buren County, Michigan. District 5 is comprised of Antwerp Township Precinct 3, Paw Paw Township Precinct 1, Paw Paw Township Precinct 2, Paw Paw Township Precinct 3, and Waverly Township except Bangor School District. 

The Board is requesting applications to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, describing the applicant’s specific qualifications for the appointment to be considered at their regular Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1 p.m. The application can be found at the Van Buren County website: www.vanburencountymi.gov. The applications can be submitted online, returned via email to admin@vanburencountymi.gov, or delivered in person or sent to the County Administrator, 219 E. Paw Paw St, Suite 302, Paw Paw, MI 49079. 

For more information about Van Buren County Government, please go to our website at www.vanburencountymi.gov.