Welcome to the City of Alma, Michigan
City Commission 2026 Election
City voters will elect four members to the City Commission in November 2026.
Following the October 23, 2026, deadline for filing a write-in candidate declaration of intent, the following four candidates have properly filed and will be eligible for write-in votes:
Emily Ahern
Justin Fonley
Erin Mayle
Mikyla Sweet
Following the April 21, 2026, deadline for filing nominating petitions, the following three candidates for Alma City Commission have properly filed and will appear on the ballot:
Andrew Bare
Roxann Harrington
Danny Wernick
Pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Charter of the City of Alma: "If, upon the expiration of the time for filing nominating petitions for any elective City office, it appears that no more than two petitions for any one office to be filled in the next City Election have been filed, then no primary election with respect to such office shall be held...."
Accordingly, since only 3 candidates have filed, the contest for Alma City Commission seats will not appear on the August 4, 2026, Primary ballot, but will appear on the ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
Commissioners whose terms are expiring this year are:
Andrew Bare
Roxann Harrington
Michelle Pitts
Danny Wernick
Anyone wishing to vote for a write-in candidate, should locate the appropriate race on their ballot, completely fill in the oval next to a blank line, and print the name of the candidate on the blank line.
Do you have questions? Just give me a call 989-463-8336 or send an email to cityclerk@myalma.org.
Sara Anderson
Alma City Clerk
New and Improved Bill Pay Service
We are excited to announce that the City of Alma is transitioning to a new and improved third party payment provider. We will be utilizing BS&A Payments for online and in-person credit card payments.
This change offers a more user-friendly experience, including more online payment options and modern in-person payment devices.
To learn more, check the attached information page link below.
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Downtown Overnight Parking
Parking overnight in one of the municipal lots downtown Alma is easy and affordable. If you live within the Downtown Development Authority District a yearly permit is only $50. If you live outside of the Downtown Development Authority District you can still park overnight but it will cost $160 yearly for the permit.
If you park in a municipal lot overnight without a permit you may receive a $25 fine. When parking overnight, you must park in the designated areas, located to the back of the lots. If you have a permit and do not park with the designated area, you may receive a $25 fine. Please look for these signs and park between them.
To learn more about parking overnight downtown in the municipal lots, please check out the Police Department's page for more information.
In the Middle of Everything!
That's Alma. The wonder and beauty of the great State of Michigan is easily accessible from Alma. We are located where M46 and US127 come together in the middle of the state. Alma’s a great place to live and raise a family. We are proud of our quaint, walkable downtown that continues to improve with new restaurants, shops and apartments. Being the home of the Alma College Scots, we provide opportunities for the arts and culture that rival much larger cities. Come and see how nice it can be to be living in the #inthemiddleofeverything #almami
City Services Made Easier
Alma residents have many ways they can transact business with the City, either online or by phone. Our At- Home City Services mean you can get your City business handled without ever leaving your house!
Alma Community Calendar
GoGratiot is a community calendar hosted by the Gratiot Chamber of Commerce, promoting a range of events—academic, athletic, civic, cultural, educational, and recreational—for Alma and nearby towns. To view the monthly calendar, visit our website http://gogratiot.com/ or our Facebook page for daily updates. To submit events, email pat@gogratiot.com. Note that GoGratiot may edit or exclude listings and holds no liability for damages from incorrect postings.
Leaf Collection Begins
Our leaf vacuum trucks are out and about now for leaf collection. Check the map to see when they will be in your area.
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Election Information
For news, information and forms pertaining to elections and voting in the City, please visit our Elections page.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Oct. 24 - 25: Early Voting Center Open 12pm-8pm, Gratiot COA Bldg., 515 S. Pine River, Ithaca
Oct. 26 - Nov. 1: Early Voting Center Open 9am-5pm, Gratiot COA Bldg., 515 S. Pine River, Ithaca
Oct. 31, 2026: HALLOWEEN - Alma Trick or Treat Hours 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 31, 2026: Alma City Clerk's office open 8am-4pm for voter registration & AV ballots
Nov. 1, 2026: On-Street Parking Ban In Effect 2am-7am (Nov 1st through March 31st)
Nov. 2, 2026: Planning Commission Mtg. - CANCELLED
Nov. 3, 2026: ELECTION DAY
Nov. 10, 2026: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.*
*Agendas for Alma City Commission meetings will be available the Friday before the meeting on the City Commission page.
Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.
City of Alma YouTube
You can watch many City of Alma boards and commission meetings on our You Tube page. Access the page by clicking YouTube. Most meetings are either live or posted within 24 hours.
City of Alma Drop Box Locations
Need to pay taxes or a utility bill? Drop off a permit? Return your ballot or other election mail? The City has two drop box locations for your convenience.
1. Drive up drop box located at the Alma Public Library. No need to get out of your car. The box is 1 of 3 located in the library drive - the box is clearly labeled for the City of Alma. Please be sure you are dropping payments and important documents in the box for the City - not in the book return!
2. Silver drop box located just outside the west doors of the Municipal Building next to the mailbox.
3. A new drop box has been added outside the west doors of the Municipal Building for absentee ballots, applications, or other election mail only, and will be accessible during the 40 days prior to each election.
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