City Commissioner Open Seat Appointment and Election Information

At the December 8, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Commissioner Elizabeth Busch announced she will resign, effective December 31, 2025. This creates one open seat on the City Commission.

Due to election rules and timelines, the City Commission will appoint an individual to fill this seat temporarily. The appointment will last from the date of appointment until the election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

How to apply for the appointment:

Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through Monday, December 22, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

The Appointments Committee will review applications and recommend a candidate to the full City Commission at the January 12, 2026 meeting.

Application information is available at the City Manager’s Office, 320 W. Broadway Street, or online at www.mt-pleasant.org/boardapplication.

Running for the seat in the August 2026 election:

Nominating petitions for the full term (August 4, 2026 – December 31, 2028) are available at City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Petitions must have 50 – 80 certified signatures and be filed with the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The election to fill the seat for the full term will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Topics to Watch at the 10/14/25 Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 13, 2025).

Public hearing on an Ordinance to renew and amend the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Mission Street – Pickard Avenue District Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan, Ordinance No. 720, adopted on November 26, 1990, as amended.

Public hearing on 2021 fire code updates.

Consideration of appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions, as recommended by the Appointments Committee.

Work session: Proposed 2026 Operating Budget.

To view the entire meeting packet visit:

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 14^th

How to follow public meetings:

The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188 or via Zoom.

If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comment@mt-pleasant.org.

To participate via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89036333298?pwd=anYPAmCQTLuVG7fbTkP6bQO2K6cn5r.1

Meeting ID: 890 3633 3298

Passcode: 181212

Phone dial-in: (312) 626-6799

The audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.

For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.

To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.

Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.

Virtual attendance at the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:

Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.

Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:

Mary Alsager malsager@mt-pleasant.org

Elizabeth Busch ebusch@mt-pleasant.org

Maureen Eke meke@mt-pleasant.org

Amy Perschbacher aperschbacher@mt-pleasant.org

Grace Rollins grollins@mt-pleasant.org

Ryon Skalitzky rskalitzky@mt-pleasant.org

Boomer Wingard bwingard@mt-pleasant.org

Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office on (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the city through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.

Summary of Minutes of the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – September 12, 2022

Mayor Perschbacher acknowledged Vice Mayor Olivia Cyman’s resignation from the City Commission.

Commissioner Alsager was elected Vice Mayor for the remainder of 2022 by a majority vote of the Commission.

Received petitions and communications.

Approved the following items on the Consent Calendar:

5) Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held August 22, 2022.

6) Appointed voting delegate and alternate for the MML 2022 Annual Convention.

7) Contract extension with MMI of Mt. Pleasant, MI for municipal recycling curbside collection services for one year.

8) Contract with OHM Advisors of Mt. Pleasant, MI for design and oversight of the M-20 Bridge project.

9) Received Fall 2022 Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal 2% funding requests from City Departments. 10) Received proposed 2023 Annual Operating Budget and set a public hearing for Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. on same.

11) Received resolution to amend 2022 operating budget.

12) Support and approval of MPACF grant application submission for automatic CPR machines for the Fire Department.

13) Warrants and Payrolls.

Cancelled the scheduled public hearing on David Wilson’s request to consider establishing an Industrial Development District and set a new public hearing for Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. on the same.

Approved resolution supporting land acknowledgement statement.

Staff directed to conduct community outreach and research signage for local roadways in regards to jake braking being prohibited within the City.

Mayor Perschbacher designated Commissioners Assmann and Eke to the Appointments Committee.

The Appointment Committee recommended and the Commission unanimously approved Jim Catlin to the LDFA Board to fill a vacancy with a term ending 12/31/24.

Approved and conducted a closed session pursuant to subsection 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.