2024

On November 5, 2024, an election will be held to vote on various federal, state, and local offices as well as an Isabella County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Proposal. Four individuals are vying for three Mt. Pleasant City Commission seats.

The City Commission candidates are:

Brian Assmann

Liz Busch

Maureen Eke

Amy Perschbacher

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for the November 5, 2024, election.

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Voter Registration:

Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at www.mi.gov/vote or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed on or before October 21, 2024. After October 21, you must register in person at the Clerk’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) to vote in the November 5, 2024, election.

Early In-Person Voting:

For state and federal elections, qualified voters can cast their ballot during the nine day early voting period.

October 26 – November 3, 2024; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Powers Hall, Central Michigan University, Washington Street
Parking available in Lot 6.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. To have a ballot mailed, you must return the application before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024. For those individuals who previously requested a ballot, ballots have been mailed. Voted ballots may be mailed to the City Clerk’s office or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, or email (vote@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office began Thursday, September 26, 2024, during regular business hours. Additional hours are scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Welcome Students

Helpful information can be found in the City’s ‘home away from home’ guide composed specifically for college students.

See what Mt. Pleasant has to offer: recreation, an historic downtown, parks, trails, a rolling river and more.

The City is thrilled to welcome the students of Central Michigan University and Mid Michigan College to the Mt. Pleasant area for the 2024-2025 academic year.

As part-year residents, students have the opportunity to explore the City while immersing themselves in college life. To make that transition easier, a home away from home guide was created.

Useful information can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/students or the “CMU & MMC Student Resident” page of the City’s blog (www.mpcityblog.com/studentresidents).

Topics include:

Things to do in Mt. Pleasant
Utility set up and billing
Parking Regulations
Parties
Property Appearance
Refuse and Recycling
Voter Registration
Safety tips and more.
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Election Day Information – August 6, 2024

Election Day is August 6, 2024. A millage proposal for the Isabella County Fixed Operating Millage Renewal, Isabella County Parks and Recreation Millage Renewal and Transportation Commission (I-RIDE) Millage Renewal will be on the ballot. Visit www.mi.gov/vote or www.mt-pleasant.org/election to review ballot language.

City of Mt. Pleasant Voting Precincts (Effective February 2024):

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 South Adams Street

Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 South Brown Street

Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 South Kinney Avenue

Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Voter Registration:

Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at www.mi.gov/vote or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed on or before July 22, 2024. After July 22, 2024, you must register in person at the Clerk’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) to vote in the August 6, 2024, election.

Early In-Person Voting:

For state and federal elections, qualified voters can cast their ballot during the nine day early voting period.

July 27- August 4, 2024; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Powers Hall, Central Michigan University, Washington Street
Parking available in Lot 6.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. To have a ballot mailed, you must return the application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024. Voted ballots may be mailed to the City Clerk’s office or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

For those not on the Permanent Absentee Voter list, you can submit a request for an absentee ballot to the City Clerk’s office by mail, or email (clerk@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, July 27, 2024, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Nomination Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

City Commission nomination petitions for the November 5, 2024, election are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed petitions can be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, June 24, 2024. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.

Three (3) City Commission seats are available for the term running from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.

The terms of current Commissioners Liz Busch, Maureen Eke and Amy Perschbacher are expiring December 31, 2024.

2/27/24 Election Information: Presidential Primary, Community Aquatic Center Bond Proposal, Isabella County Operating Millage

The Presidential Primary election will be held on February 27, 2024. A millage proposal for the Community Aquatic Center Bond Proposal and Isabella County Operating Millage Proposal will also be on the ballot. Visit www.mi.gov/vote or http://www.mt-pleasant.org/election to review ballot language.

Voter ID Cards Mailed:

New voter ID cards, including updated voting precinct information, were mailed to every registered voter in the City on December 15, 2023. On Election Day, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, voters should go to the precinct noted on their updated ID card. Residents may also visit www.mi.gov/vote to confirm voting precincts.

City of Mt. Pleasant Voting Precincts (Effective February 2024):

Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 South Adams Street

Precinct 2: Pullen Elementary School, 251 South Brown Street

Precinct 3: Fancher Elementary School, 801 South Kinney Avenue

Absentee Voter Counting Board: Mt. Pleasant City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street

Voter Registration:

Individuals who are not currently registered to vote can register online at www.mi.gov/vote or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed on or before February 12, 2024. After February 12, 2024, you must register in person at the Clerk’s Office to vote in the February 27, 2024, primary election.

Early In-Person Voting:

For state and federal elections, qualified voters can cast their ballot during the nine day early voting period.

February 17-25, 2024; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Powers Hall, Central Michigan University, Washington Street
Parking available in Lot 6.
I-Ride is offering free rides to the early voting center. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote absentee in this election, you must return the application by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Voted ballots may be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, January 18, 2024, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride offers free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Election Day Information

On November 7, 2023 an election will be held to elect two individuals to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

The candidates on the ballot are:

Brian Assmann

Bryan Chapman

Mike Kostrzewa

Grace Rollins

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for the November 7, 2023 election.

Precincts 1 & 2: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precincts 3 & 4: Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 5: Vowles Elementary School, 1560 S. Watson

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote in this election you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Ballots can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office began Thursday, September 28, 2023 during regular business hours. Additional hours are scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

If you are currently not registered to vote, you can register online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ or mail in the voter registration application found online. This must be completed by October 23, 2023.

After October 23, 2023 voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring a proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Election Day Information

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Absentee Ballot Changes Due to Prop 2

As a result of Proposition 2-22 passing in November 2022, the process of obtaining an absentee ballot has changed. Voters now have the option of automatically receiving a ballot rather than an Application for Absentee Ballot by request.

Permanent absentee voters were mailed an application for the November Election, and an educational insert regarding this absentee ballot change. To automatically receive a ballot for future elections, voters must check the box on the application. Individuals are responsible for mailing address updates. Ballots will be mailed approximately 45 days prior to an election.

If you wish to continue the Application for Absentee Ballot before each election, no action is required at this time.

PLEASE NOTE: All election materials now have pre-paid postage, per Proposition 2-22.

Applications may also be delivered to the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, (320 W. Broadway Street), or placed in the election drop box outside the entrance of City Hall.

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

City Commission Nominating Petitions Available

Nominating petitions for the office of City Commissioner are available at the Clerk’s office at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These petitions must contain no less than 50, and no more than 80 signatures of registered city voters.

Completed nominating petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, June 26, 2023. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Two City Commission positions are available for the term January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. The terms of current Commissioners Brian Assmann and Brian Chapman are expiring December 31, 2023.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Election Day – May 2, 2023

On May 2, 2023 an election will be held to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

The candidate on the ballot is: Bryan Chapman

For detailed voter registration and ballot information visit www.mi.gov/vote.

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for the May 2, 2023 election.

Precincts 1 & 2: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
Precincts 3 & 4: Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
Precinct 5: Vowles Elementary School, 1560 S. Watson

Permanent Absentee Voters:

Permanent absentee voters have been mailed an application for a ballot. If you wish to vote in this election you must return the application by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023. A ballot will then be mailed to you. Ballots can be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (320 W. Broadway Street) or placed in the ballot drop box located in the City Hall parking lot.

Absentee Voting:

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, March 23, 2023 during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

After April 18, 2023 voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring a proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Election Day Information

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Nominating Petitions for Mt. Pleasant City Commission Now Available

City Commission nominating packets for the May 2, 2023 election are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Completed nominating petitions may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, December 19, 2022. The deadline to file is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Petitions must have no less than 50 and no more than 80 signatures.

One (1) partial City Commission term is open due to the resignation of Olivia Cyman. This term runs from May 2023 through December 31, 2023.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.