Topics to Watch at the Mt. Pleasant City Commission Meeting – January 26, 2026

Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7 p.m.

  • Kati Mora, President of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC), will give a presentation on MMDC’s 2025 Annual Report.
  • Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for February 9, 2026, to allow input from the community on proposed amendment to the regulation of food trucks and other temporary food vendors.
  • The Commission will make various appointments to City boards and committees.
  • A work session will be held to discuss and prioritize the 2026 City Commission work sessions and interests.

To view the entire meeting packet visit: 

E-Packet for Regular Meeting on Monday, January 26th

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/84646771400?pwd=jClBLwfFrBCUdGTjVea3USdQIhAOmd.1

Meeting ID: 846 4677 1400
Passcode: 991617
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
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.

Christmas Celebration Events in Downtown Mt. Pleasant on December 6, 2025

Downtown Mt. Pleasant will be filled with holiday spirit on Saturday, December 6, 2025 during the annual Christmas Celebration.

Festivities begin with The Jingle All-The-Way Kids Fun Run, along with the adult 5K and 5 Mile Run, all starting at Max & Emily’s. Participants must register online before race day. Start times are 8:00, 8:25 and 8:30 a.m.

Jingle All-The-Way Run Registration

A pancake breakfast with Santa will take place from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children under ten, and free for children under four. Proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart Academy Athletic Association, and tickets will be available at the door.

At Veteran’s Memorial Library, browse the Children’s Book Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Annex Meeting Room. All books will cost 25¢, and proceeds from the sale will support the library. From 9:00 to 5:00, visit the Gingerbread House Photo Booth to take some festive photos. A tripod will be available, but bring your own phone or camera for this self-serve opportunity. The photo booth is also open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 12/5, and from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, 12/7.

Enjoy holiday music from local performers in front of Max & Emily’s from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Make and Take Crafts at Art Reach and Cookie Decorating at Max & Emily’s will also take place at this time.

The Winter Market and Candy Cane Lane will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., featuring specialty crafts, food vendors and children’s games and activities. At Town Center, take a ride on the Christmas Train or watch live ice sculpting demonstrations by Ice Gurus. Winter Market vendor applications are due November 19.

Winter Market Vendor Application

The celebration continues at 5:30 p.m. with a tree lighting ceremony at Town center, followed by the Lighted Christmas Parade at 6 p.m., traveling down Main and Broadway St.  CMU President, Neil MacKinnon, will serve as the Parade Grand Marshal. Parade entry applications are due November 19. For everyone’s safety, please remain on the sidewalks during the parade.

Parade Entry Application Link

For more information and event details, visit: www.mt-pleasant.org/christmas.