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Election Day – August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, an election will be held to elect one individual to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.

The candidates on the ballot are Seth Blackey and Ryon Skalitzky.

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

Precinct Locations:

  • 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

Permanent Ballot Recipients:

Please notify the Clerk’s office with an alternate mailing address if you are on the Permanent Ballot list and will be away from your registered address between June 21 and August 1, 2025. Election mail cannot be forwarded, and your ballot will be returned to the Clerk’s office as undeliverable.

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 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. 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, email (vote@mt-pleasant.org) or online at www.mi.gov/vote.  This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday June 26, 2025, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Voter Registration:

If you are 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 Monday, July 21, 2025.

After Monday, July 21, 2025, voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Election Day Information:

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Need a ride to and from the polls? I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Election Day – May 6, 2025

On May 6, 2025, an election will be held to renew the Mt. Pleasant Public School’s millage.

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

Precinct Locations:
Please note precinct locations for the May 6, 2025, election.

• Precincts 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
• Precincts 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

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, May 2, 2025. 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 (vote@mt-pleasant.org). This must be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available beginning Thursday, March 27, 2025, during regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Monday, May 5, 2025, 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 Monday, April 21, 2025.

After Monday, April 21, 2025, voter registration will be available at the City Clerk’s office. Please bring proof of residency and a photo ID. This can be done until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Election Day Information:
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Need a ride to and from the polls?
I-Ride is offering free rides. Call (989) 772-9441 to schedule.

Mt. Pleasant City Commission Elects Vice Mayor – Seeks to Fill Open Seat

At the January 27, 2025, Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting, Maureen Eke was elected Vice Mayor by the commission. This was due to Mayor Bryan Chapman’s resignation. Boomer Wingard, who was Vice Mayor, is now serving as Mayor.

As a result of former Mayor Chapman’s resignation, the City Commission has one vacancy to fill. Due to election parameters and timelines, an individual will be appointed to fill this seat. This appointment term will run from the appointment date until Election Day on August 5, 2025.

Applications for the appointed position are being accepted now through February 12, 2025, before 4:30 p.m. The Appointments Committee will consider applications and make a recommendation to the full City Commission at the February 24, 2025, meeting. This appointed term would expire on August 5, 2025, when the election for the vacancy will take place. Application information is available at the City Manager’s Office (320 W. Broadway Street) as well as www.mt-pleasant.org/boardapplication. 

Nominating petitions to run for this open seat, which term runs from August 5, 2025 – December 31, 2026 are available at City Hall, office of the City Clerk, 320 W. Broadway Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Completed nominating petitions which require a minimum of 50, and a maximum of 80 certified signatures, may be filed with the City Clerk starting Monday, March 24, 2025. The deadline to file is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

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.
  • Sign up for Smart911, a free emergency notification system. Download the Smart911 App, or visit www.smart911.com

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:

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, February 23, 2024.

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 – 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:

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 28, 2023.

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:

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, 2023.

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.

City Residents to Vote on Changing City Commissioner Term Lengths

On November 8, 2022 in addition to the gubernatorial, senate and house races, voters within the City limits will vote on changing the length of terms for City Commissioners, as well as electing two Commissioners.

The proposed Charter Amendment would:

  • Increase the term of each City Commission office from 3 to 4 years.
  • Require City Commission elections to take place in November on even years, coinciding with presidential and gubernatorial races.
  • Change the staggering of City Commission elections to one group of three and one group of four.

The four candidates running for the two City Commission seats are:

Mary Alsager

Daniel Hess

Mike Kostrzewa

Boomer Wingard

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

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations which went into effect August 2022.

  • Precinct 1: Ganiard Elementary School, 101 S. Adams
  • Precinct 2: Kinney Elementary School, 720 N. Kinney
  • Precinct 3: Pullen Elementary School, 251 S. Brown
  • Precinct 4: Fancher Elementary School, 801 S. Kinney
  • 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 4, 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, November 4, 2022.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Monday, November 7, 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 registration voter application found online. This must be completed by October 24, 2022.

After October 24, 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, November 8, 2022.

Election Day Information

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

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

Election Day – November 2, 2021

On November 2, 2021 an election will be held to elect three individuals to the Mt. Pleasant City Commission as well as consider a bonding proposal for the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools.

The five candidates running for City Commission are:

Elizabeth “Liz” Busch

Marueen N. Eke

Daniel “Dan” Hess

Philip “Phil” Kruska

Amy Perschbacher

To review candidate biographical information and ballot language visit: vote411.org  

To watch the League of Women’s Voters candidate forum visit:https://vimeo.com/610953099

Precinct Consolidation:

Please note precinct locations for this November 2, 2021 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, October 29, 2021. 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, October 29, 2021.

Absentee voting at the Clerk’s Office is available on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Monday, November 1, 2021 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 registration voter application found online. This must be completed by October 18, 2021.

After October 18, 2021 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 2, 2021.

Election Day Information

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. 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.