scpetition_dve.pdf
Gary Foerster Petitioner V Township Of Cascade Respondent · 26-000720-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type Individual Local Unit of Government First Name Gary M.I. Last Name Foerster Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1969 Laraway Lake Drive City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49546 Telephone Number 6166481416 E-mail Address garylindafoerster@gmail.com Subject Property Information: Parcel Identification Number: 41-19-04-351-007 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Property Address (No., Street) 1969 Laraway Lake Drive City or Town Grand Rapids County Kent State Michigan ZIP Code 49546 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Cascade (KENT) Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION The notice of denial states there are "co-owners who are not the disabled veteran." My wife Linda has always co-owned the property with me. When she was in declining health we were advised to add my daughter, Alison Glowinski, to the property however Alison has never lived here. Each year I submitted for the Veteran Exemption, it was approved and no one ever told me it was an issue to have my daughter on the title. We can prove that Alison has owned and lived in her own home this entire time and has no interest financially or otherwise in my property. The exemption should not have been approved each year if it was a problem to have her on there. Had I known, we would have removed her name from the property as I believe we were ill advised to add her in the first place. During this time my wife's health was in a drastic decline and with my disability I was unable to manage everything myself and was relying on others assistance. If I had just been told by the township I could not have my daughter on the property and qualify for the exemption, I would have taken care of it. The current deed was updated with an attorney in January of 2026 and shows myself and my wife as the current co-owners of the property. I am happy to provide any further information or documentation you require. Jurisdictional Issues: Years you are appealing: 2023,2024,2025,2026 Did you request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application with the city/township? Yes List the date your disabled veteran’s exemption was denied: 2026-04-15 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Gary Foerster Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran’s exemption petition.