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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Owosso City Council Election 2026

4 of 7 council seats are on the ballot, with 12 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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Your houseWhat does your Owosso house pay?A typical Owosso house pays about $8,800 a year. Enter your address for your own number: property tax from the county's record, water, trash and energy, and the money dates ahead.

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

All Owosso voters choose up to four of the 12 candidates for the four at-large council seats.

Election Day, general election · Nov 3

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.

  • Governor
    • Jocelyn Benson · Democratic Party
    • John James · Republican Party
    • Anthony Hudson · Libertarian Party
    • Donna Brandenburg · U.S. Taxpayers Party
    • Douglas Campbell · Green Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate
    • Abdul El-Sayed · Democratic Party
    • Mike Rogers · Republican Party
    • Lydia Christensen · Libertarian Party
    • Tim Long · U.S. Taxpayers Party
    • Douglas P. Marsh · Green Party
    • Walter P. Kristy · Natural Law Party
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Also statewideSecretary of State · Attorney General · Member of the State Board of Education · Regent of the University of Michigan · Trustee of Michigan State University · Justice of Supreme Court
  • U.S. HouseDistrict 7
  • State SenateDistrict 28
  • State House of RepresentativesDistrict 71
  • Statewide measures2 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Official voter lookupState voter guideVote411 (League of Women Voters)

Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Water bills and utility billing3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council voted down monthly billing in 2025 and has discussed water shut-offs; the sewer system project plan was adopted in 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council decides how and how often residents are billed for water and sewer, and how to handle unpaid bills.

02Trash and recycling2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council directed a single-hauler ordinance in August 2026; a first reading was held September 21 and a public hearing is set for October 5.

What's on the tableThe next council decides whether to adopt exclusive residential trash and recycling contracts and who gets them.

  • The August 2026 resolution says Michigan's 2022 amendments require curbside recycling access for at least 90% of single-family households by January 1, 2028. City of Owosso · Aug 17, 2026
  • On September 21, 2026 the council held a first reading of ordinance amendments authorizing exclusive contracts for residential refuse, garbage and recycling collection. City of Owosso · Sep 21, 2026
03Vacant and hazardous buildings1 sourced fact

Where it standsA vacant commercial property registration ordinance is being evaluated by the DDA and was expected before the council in October 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council decides whether to adopt a vacant property registration ordinance and how to charge for demolition costs.

04How council meetings run1 sourced fact

Where it standsA proposed Discussion period failed 3-4 in April 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council sets its own Rules of Order, including how topics reach the agenda.

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  1. 1. How often should the city bill for water and sewer?

  2. 2. How should the city provide trash and recycling collection?

  3. 3. Should the city run its own water bill assistance?

  4. 4. Should the city require owners to register vacant commercial buildings?

  5. 5. Should council meetings include a no-vote Discussion period?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.New · How Owosso is runWho runs Owosso, and what it costsWho the city manager is, council pay, whether the city is in the red, and where your property tax goes.Your houseA typical Owosso house pays about $8,800 a yearProperty tax, water, trash and energy, line by line for your address, plus the savings most owners miss.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Carl C. Ludington, Rachel M. Osmer, Robert J. Teich, Jr.4 on this ballot

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

  • The Owosso City Council is a 7-member, non-partisan elected board. City of Owosso
  • Elections for City Council are held in November of each even year, with four positions up for election. City of Owosso
  • City Council members are elected at large. City of Owosso
  • After each biennial election the Council chooses from among its membership a Mayor and a Mayor Pro-Tempore. City of Owosso
  • The mayor casts votes on council items: in September 2026 a roll call passed 4-2 with Mayor Teich among the ayes. City of Owosso · Sep 8, 2026

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