Mt. Pleasant, MIVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Mt. Pleasant City Commission Election 2026

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City Commission At-Large · Vote for up to 4

Nine candidates are on the ballot for four at-large City Commission seats, each running for a four-year term from Jan. 1, 2027. Voters choose up to four.

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Nine candidates are on the official Nov. 3 ballot for City Commissioner: Mary L. Alsager, Justin Bailey, Firras Garada, Sue Hahn, Michael C. Kostrzewa, Grace Rollins, Ryon Skalitzky, Seth Triezenberg and Boomer Wingard. Isabella County Clerk · Sep 10, 2026

The terms of current Commissioners Mary L. Alsager, Grace Rollins, Ryon Skalitzky and Boomer Wingard expire Dec. 31, 2026. City of Mt. Pleasant · May 26, 2026

Voters will also decide a Consumers Energy utility easement on park and river-corridor land at the Nov. 3 election. Isabella County Clerk · Sep 10, 2026

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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Hanna DemerathCommissioner; partial term ends December 31, 20288sourcedMaureen EkeVice Mayor; term ends December 31, 20288sourcedAmy PerschbacherCommissioner; term ends December 31, 20289sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesCrawford and Broomfield land, Tenants' rights, Responsible contractor standardsKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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What the next council decides

Crawford and Broomfield land

Where it standsThe commission ended the Planned Residential Development agreement for the corner in July and passed a zoning map amendment in August; a motion to rescind the termination was added to an August agenda, and the minutes record discussion with no action.

What's on the tableHow the roughly 15 acres is zoned and developed, including housing and civic uses.

Tenants' rights

Where it standsA three-member commission committee formed in March 2026 is exploring a city board or commission on tenants' rights, and a draft resolution was pulled from an August agenda.

What's on the tableWhether to create a city tenants' rights board or commission.

Responsible contractor standards

Where it standsStaff are comparing a responsible contractor's ordinance presented Aug. 10 with the city's current vetting of capital improvement bids; a work session followed in September.

What's on the tableWhether to add responsible contractor language to bidding and purchasing.

Mill Street Landing affordable housing

Where it standsOn Sept. 14 the commission selected Spire Development for the project and set a Sept. 28 public hearing on a PILOT extension.

What's on the tableFinal approval of the PILOT amendment and agreements for the affordable housing project.

Consumers Energy projects

Where it standsVoters will decide a Consumers Energy utility easement on park and river-corridor land on Nov. 3; the commission also took up the company's Renewable Energy program in June through August.

What's on the tableWhether the city participates in the Renewable Energy program on terms the commission accepts.

2027 city budget

Where it standsThe commission received the proposed 2027 operating budget on Sept. 14 and set a public hearing.

What's on the tableAdoption of the 2027 annual operating budget.

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  1. 1. Should the city end the old planned residential development (PRD) designation on the Crawford and Broomfield land?

  2. 2. What should the city do about a tenants' rights board or commission?

  3. 3. Should the city require responsible-contractor standards for its construction bids?

  4. 4. What should the city prioritize to address housing needs?

  5. 5. Should the city join Consumers Energy's Renewable Energy program?

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The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Hanna Demerath, Maureen Eke, Amy Perschbacher4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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