South Park Social District
Where it standsThe Council voted 4-2 on June 8, 2026 to create a South Park Social District for consideration by the Michigan Liquor License Control Commission.
What's on the tableWhether and how the city supports social districts, where adults may carry alcoholic drinks outdoors, in other areas.
- The resolution approved the creation of the South Park Social District for consideration by the Michigan Liquor License Control Commission, on Port Huron's southside generally from the Lincoln Park Scenic Turnout to south of Buena Vista. Port Huron City Council · Jun 8, 2026 ↗
- The City Council voted 4-2 on June 8 to approve the creation of a South Park Social District, despite objections from Mayor Anita Ashford and Councilmember Barbara Payton. Times Herald · Jun 9, 2026 ↗
E-bike and scooter rules
Where it standsThe Council gave first reading on September 14 to an ordinance on bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and mopeds on sidewalks, and the Times Herald reports a 5-2 vote on September 28 to amend the city's e-bike ordinance.
What's on the tableHow e-bikes and similar vehicles are regulated on sidewalks, downtown and the waterfront, and when bike connections are built.
City Hall move
Where it standsThe Council voted 7-0 on September 28, 2026 to approve a $1 million purchase agreement for the Woman's Life Building, where officials want to relocate City Hall and the Police Department.
What's on the tableHow the city completes the relocation of City Hall and police operations and what happens to the building it leaves.
- Port Huron City Council voted 7-0 to approve a $1 million purchase agreement for the Woman's Life Building at 1338 Military St., where officials want to relocate City Hall and the Port Huron Police Department. Times Herald · Sep 29, 2026 ↗
City budget
Where it standsThe Council adopted the budget and tax millage rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 on May 26, 2026.
What's on the tableThe annual city budget, tax millage rates and the Council's yearly goals and priorities.
- Resolution 26-068 adopted the annual City budget, including the Downtown Development Authority budget, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and authorized the levy of the tax millage rates. Port Huron City Council · May 26, 2026 ↗
- Resolution 26-025, adopting the City Council's list of goals and priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year, was adopted unanimously on March 9, 2026. Port Huron City Council · Mar 9, 2026 ↗
Comprehensive Master Plan
Where it standsOn July 13, 2026 the Council voted 6-1 to support the Planning Commission's adoption of the Comprehensive Master Plan for 2026-2030.
What's on the tableHow the city carries out the 2026-2030 master plan through zoning and development decisions.
- Resolution 26-090 supported the Planning Commission's adoption of the Comprehensive Master Plan for the period of 2026-2030 as required under the Michigan Enabling Act of 2008. Port Huron City Council · Jul 13, 2026 ↗