William J Long, Petitioner V Township Of Leoni, Respondent

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RECEIVED 

MAR-3 1 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON i. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000270 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

LEONI TOWNSHIP 

Maiting Address {No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route): 

913 FIFTH STREET 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZiP Code: 

MICHIGAN CENTER 

Ml 

49254 

Telophone Number: 5 1 7-764-46 94 

Emait Address (do not enter untess you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email): 

assessingdept@leonitownship.com 

Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name: 

ML: 

Last Name: 

Cary 

A 

Stiles 

Firm Name {if any): 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 

913 Fifth Street 

City or Town: 

State: 

ZIP Code: 

Michigan Center 

Ml 

49254 

Telephone my 1 7-936-2302 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email): 

assessingdept@leonitownship.com 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parce! identification Number: 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did Petitioner request a disabled veterans exemption by filing an application with the city/township? 

Yes 

] No 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s) denied: 

01/21/2026 

2026 

Signature 

*Required 

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Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

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LEONI TOWNSHIP 

Michigan Depariment of Treasury 

5107 (Rov, 11-24) 

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State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

JAN 20202 

Issued under authonly of Public Act 181 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Filing ls mandatory. 

; 

aireel 

Instructions: This form Is to be used to apply for an exsmption of property taxes under 211.7b and 211.70, far real propert Jes 4) 

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a homestead by a disablad veteran or an unremarled surviving spouss of a disabled veteran who, immediately before deaf 

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exemption under this section. Submit the completed form with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the 

property Is located. 

OWNER INFORMATION (Enter Information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse) 

Owner'a Name 

Owner's Telephone Number 

William Long 

(734) 756-8041 

Owner's Mailing Adress 

Clty 

Stale 

ZIP Code 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete If applicable) 

Lagal Daslgnas Name 

Daytime Tetephane Number 

Legal Designee Malling Address 

Chy 

State 

ZIP Code 

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter Information for the propatty In which the exemption Is being claimed) 

Name of Loca! Unit (Check Township, Cily or Villiage) 

County 

Leoni 

Jackson 

N 

f the 

Local 

School Distr 

[Deny 

Township 

[)viiage 

ome of 

the 

Loca! 

School 

Dltic 

Parcel Idsntficalion Number 

Date tha Properly was Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY) 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

02/28/2022 

Homestead Properly Address 

Gity 

Slale 

ZIP Cods 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Chack ell boxes that apply) 

[4] | am a disabled veteran, or the legai designee of the disabled veteran, 

OJ 1 am an unremartied surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immudiately before death, was oligible for the exemption 

under this section, 

X 

1 am a Michigan resident. 

X 

| own the property In which the exemption Is being claimed and it Is used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined as 

any dwelling with [ts land and bulldings where a family makes its home. 

AFFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY (Check the appropriate box and provide a copy of the required documentation) 

The disabled veteran has bean determined by the United States Department of Vetarans Affalrs to be permanently and totally 

disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100% rate (must attach a copy of the letter from 

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

0 The disabled veleran Is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disabliity for specially adapted housing {must 

attach a copy of the certificate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), 

| The veteran has been rated by the United States Dapartment of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable (must attach a 

copy of the letter from the U.S. Deparment of Veterans Affairs). 

CERTIFICATION 

1 hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the Information provided in this Affidavit Is true and { am eligible to recelve the

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Michigan Department of Treasu: 

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Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 208 of 1603. 

With this notice, you are nofified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has 

been denled, If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the 

appeal procedures specified below, 

Type of print in biue or back Ink. 

‘Part 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Uso a separate form for each property number, ~~~ 

1. Property tax identification number 

2. Nam of Locat Unit (Check Township or Clty) 

38-000-09-04-377-001-01 

LEONI TOWNSHIP 

"JACKSON 

By 

Toute 

oo 

4. Skreat Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) 

Cily 

State 

Zp 

OLD PORTAGE RIVER 

JACKSON 

mi 

49201 

5. Natne of Owner (Fist, Middle, Lash 

LONG WILLIAM 

6. Ovmer's Deyllme Telephone Number .. 

7. Owner's Emall Address 

NH 

= A= SHH 

8. Mailing Address if Different 

than Properly Address 

, 

City 

. 

State 

Zp 

220 

Tordar 

fod 

Aiea 

mi 

HED07 

9. Your exemption was danied/adjusted for the following reason: 

a. The owner Is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremairied surviving spouse of a disabled 

veteran who, immediately before death,

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: April 2, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: March 11, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2026 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: March 11, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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RECEIVED 

FEB 6 3 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

other exemption disputes. 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name/Company Name 

William 

J 

Long 

Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

6221 Jordan Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

Telephone Number 734-756-8041 

Emait Address (do not enter untess you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email} 

willieslocksmith@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.E 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via ematl) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

Property Address (No., Street) 

6221 Jordan Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Jackson 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

Taxing Authority {City or Township}

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The denial 

| get from Leoni Township is that the property is not homestead. The 

property is 20.5 acres between Leoni Township and Henrietta Township with the same 

address. 

| have submitted the 100% disability paperwork to both townships and 

Henrietta granted the property tax exclusion and Leoni keeps denying it. 

Henrietta parcel number is 000-09-04-326-001-26. 

This is one piece of property and have attempted to get the two parcels combined, but 

neither wants to give the parcel up to the other township. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a disabled veteran's exemption by filing an application with the cityftownship? 

Yes 

[JNo 

if No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s} denied: 

01/21/2026 

2024, 2025, and 2026 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature ‘required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

EZ 

William Long

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

ot 

LEONI TOWNSHIP 

5107 (Rev, 1-24) 

State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

JAN 202026 

Issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Fling is mandatory. 

ny riFinot weel 

Instructions: This form Is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under 211.7b and 211.7, for real propery aad SEAR Mi 49254 

a homestead by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before dea 

I 

d 

exemption under this section. Submit the completed form with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the 

property is located. 

OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse) 

Owner's Name 

Owner's Telephone Number 

Wiliam Long 

(734) 756-8041 

Owner's Malling Address 

Clty 

State 

ZIP Code 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Telephone Number 

Legal Designee Maifing Address 

City 

State 

2IP Code 

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter information for the proparty In which the exemption is being claimed) 

Name of Loca) Unit (Check Township, City or Village) 

County 

Leoni 

Jackson 

N 

f the 

Lacal 

School 

District 

4 City 

Township 

| Village 

ome offi 

LocelSehoa 

Dt 

Parcel Identification Number 

Date the Properly was Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY) 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

02/28/2022 

Homestead Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Check ali boxes that apply) 

{ am a disabled veteran, or the legal designee of the disabled veteran. 

J 

1 am an unremartied surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

under this section. 

t am a Michigan resident. 

| own the property in which the exemption is being claimed and it is used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined as 

any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home, 

AFFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY (Check the appropriate box and provide a copy of the required documentation) 

The disabled veteran has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally 

disabled as a resuit of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100% rate (must attach a copy of the letter from 

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

] The disabled veteran is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing (must 

attach a copy of the certificate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

a The veteran has been rated by the United States Dapartment of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable (must attach a 

copy of the letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

CERTIFICATION 

| hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this Affidavit Is true and 

1 am eligible to receive the 

disabled veteran's exemption from property taxes pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7b.

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

6085 {11-23} 

~ 

Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893. 

With this notice, you

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: March 11, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

William J Long,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000270

Township Of Leoni,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: March 11, 2026

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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RECEIVED 

FEB 6 3 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or 

other exemption disputes. 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name/Company Name 

William 

J 

Long 

Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

6221 Jordan Rd 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

Telephone Number 734-756-8041 

Emait Address (do not enter untess you want MTT to send ali correspondence via email} 

willieslocksmith@gmail.com 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.E 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via ematl) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

Parcel Identification Number: 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

Property Address (No., Street) 

6221 Jordan Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Jackson 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

Taxing Authority {City or Township}

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The denial 

| get from Leoni Township is that the property is not homestead. The 

property is 20.5 acres between Leoni Township and Henrietta Township with the same 

address. 

| have submitted the 100% disability paperwork to both townships and 

Henrietta granted the property tax exclusion and Leoni keeps denying it. 

Henrietta parcel number is 000-09-04-326-001-26. 

This is one piece of property and have attempted to get the two parcels combined, but 

neither wants to give the parcel up to the other township. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a disabled veteran's exemption by filing an application with the cityftownship? 

Yes 

[JNo 

if No, please explain: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

Tax year(s} denied: 

01/21/2026 

2024, 2025, and 2026 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. 

Signature ‘required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

EZ 

William Long

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

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LEONI TOWNSHIP 

5107 (Rev, 1-24) 

State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 

JAN 202026 

Issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Fling is mandatory. 

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Instructions: This form Is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under 211.7b and 211.7, for real propery aad SEAR Mi 49254 

a homestead by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before dea 

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d 

exemption under this section. Submit the completed form with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the 

property is located. 

OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse) 

Owner's Name 

Owner's Telephone Number 

Wiliam Long 

(734) 756-8041 

Owner's Malling Address 

Clty 

State 

ZIP Code 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable) 

Legal Designee Name 

Daytime Telephone Number 

Legal Designee Maifing Address 

City 

State 

2IP Code 

HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter information for the proparty In which the exemption is being claimed) 

Name of Loca) Unit (Check Township, City or Village) 

County 

Leoni 

Jackson 

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Lacal 

School 

District 

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Township 

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Parcel Identification Number 

Date the Properly was Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY) 

000-09-04-377-001-01 

02/28/2022 

Homestead Property Address 

City 

State 

ZIP Code 

6221 Jordan Rd 

Jackson 

Mi 

49201 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Check ali boxes that apply) 

{ am a disabled veteran, or the legal designee of the disabled veteran. 

J 

1 am an unremartied surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption 

under this section. 

t am a Michigan resident. 

| own the property in which the exemption is being claimed and it is used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined as 

any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home, 

AFFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY (Check the appropriate box and provide a copy of the required documentation) 

The disabled veteran has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally 

disabled as a resuit of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100% rate (must attach a copy of the letter from 

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

] The disabled veteran is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing (must 

attach a copy of the certificate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

a The veteran has been rated by the United States Dapartment of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable (must attach a 

copy of the letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). 

CERTIFICATION 

| hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this Affidavit Is true and 

1 am eligible to receive the 

disabled veteran's exemption from property taxes pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7b.

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

6085 {11-23} 

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Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption 

Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893. 

With this notice, you

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