Tag: Proposal

City Accepting Proposals for $130,000 in Opioid Settlement Funding

The City of Mt. Pleasant is accepting proposals from organizations and groups addressing opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery for funding through the City’s Opioid Settlement Funds.

The City currently expects $130,000 to be available for distribution. Eligible organizations may apply for up to $25,000 for a one-year project or up to $50,000 for a two-year project. Funding will support the development, implementation, enhancement or expansion of programs addressing opioid use, substance use disorders, polysubstance use and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Eligible applicants include:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • School districts
  • Units of government
  • Other tax-exempt organizations

Applicants must have proper licensing, when applicable, and be capable of providing a budget, audited financial statement and most recent IRS Form 990, if applicable.

Priority will be given to proposals that:

  • Serve people within the Mt. Pleasant city limits.
  • Provide or improve access to housing for people with opioid use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
  • Expand evidence-based opioid prevention programs for youth in schools.
  • Provide transportation to treatment or recovery services.
  • Expand case management and wrap-around recovery services, including transportation, housing, employment and childcare support.
  • Provide evidence-based treatment and recovery support, including medication-assisted treatment.
  • Support community coalitions and prevention efforts, including stigma reduction and educational campaigns.
  • Provide treatment and recovery support services, including residential, inpatient, outpatient and recovery housing programs.
  • Address trauma experienced by individuals with opioid use disorders and their families.
  • Provide comprehensive syringe service programs and connections to treatment and other health services.

Applications will be accepted beginning October 5, 2026, with performance periods ending November 30, 2027, for one-year projects, or November 30, 2028, for two-year projects.

Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026. Proposals should be submitted by email to Lauren Wentworth at lwentworth@mt-pleasant.org. The City anticipates announcing awards by November 30, 2026.

The complete Request for Proposals and budget template are available at www.mt-pleasant.org/opioidsettlement

Questions about the funding opportunity may be directed to Lauren Wentworth at lwentworth@mt-pleasant.org.

Election Day – May 3,2022

On May 3, 2022 an election will be held to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission as well as a proposal for Gratiot Isabella RESD.

The two candidates running for the one City Commission seat are:

Brian Assmann

Michael Kostrzewa

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for this May 3, 2022 election.

  • Precinct 2 (City Hall): Voters from Precinct 1 (Ganiard) and Precinct 2 will vote at City Hall.
  • Precinct 3 (Pullen): Voters from Precinct 4 (High School) and Precinct 3 will vote at Pullen.
  • Precinct 6 (Vowles): Voters from Precinct 5 (Kinney) and Precinct 6 and Precinct 7 (Fancher) will vote at Vowles.

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 29, 2022. 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:

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 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, March 24, 2022 during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, May 2, 2022 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 April 18, 2022.

After April 18, 2022 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 3, 2022.

Election Day Information

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Visit www.mi.gov/vote to confirm where you are registered to vote.