Elections in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
802 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most elections activity
- East Lansing, MI (44)
- Lansing, MI (43)
- Washtenaw County, MI (35)
- Kent County, MI (29)
- Traverse City, MI (26)
- Grand Rapids, MI (25)
- Macomb County, MI (21)
- Holland, MI (21)
- Ann Arbor, MI (21)
- Manistee County, MI (17)
- St. Clair Shores, MI (17)
- Tecumseh, MI (16)
Latest matching meetings
Election Commission to test tabulators and appoint staff for Nov. 3 primary
The Battle Creek City Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes, conduct public accuracy testing of voting tabulators, and appoint election staff for the November 3, 2026 State Primary. The agenda includes pre-processing for absentee ballots and appointments for early voting, election day precinct, and…
City Commission to vote on lowering clear-vision vegetation height to 30 inches
The East Grand Rapids City Commission will consider several items, including final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 32, Section 3.38 to reduce the maximum vegetation height in clear vision areas from 36 to 30 inches, addressing safety concerns from native plantings. The commission will also consider…
Election Commission to approve ballots for the November 3, 2026 Election
The Macomb County Election Commission will meet to approve ballots for the upcoming November 3, 2026 Election. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the August 31, 2026 meeting.
Election commission to appoint inspectors and test voting machines for 2026 general election
The Charlevoix Election Commission will meet to appoint precinct election inspectors, conduct a public accuracy test for the general election, and adopt a resolution outlining delegated duties. The meeting is procedural with no substantive policy decisions.
Election Commission prepares voting logistics for November 2026 election
The East Lansing Election Commission will decide on voting-system tests, early-voting sites, and counting boards for the November 3, 2026 General Election. No new policies are proposed; the meeting is procedural and sets up standard election administration.
Commission to judge recall petition against Washington Twp. Supervisor
The Macomb County Election Commission will meet to determine the clarity and factuality of a recall petition filed against the Washington Township Supervisor. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes from the previous meeting and allowing limited public participation. No specific dollar…
Planning Commission to review site plan for 31333 Southfield Road
The Beverly Hills Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and electing officers. The main substantive item is a site plan review for a property at 31333 Southfield Road. Public comments will be heard on items not on the agenda.
Committee to consider liquor license, election sites, ArtPrize
The Grand Rapids Committee of the Whole will consider four resolutions: a liquor license for Hoxie House LLC, the 2027 meeting schedule, polling locations and inspector pay for the November 2026 election, and approval of ArtPrize as a special event. They will also receive briefings on the SAFE Taskforce annual update…
Board to consider $2.26M eCourt contract and short-term rental ordinance
The Carson City Board of Supervisors will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $2.26 million eCourt software contract, a short-term rental ordinance on second reading, and a subdivision map for 50 homes. They will also vote on a $70,000 voter registration system agreement and a $148,919.80 fencing…
Election Commission to judge recall petitions against Lenox Twp. officials
The Macomb County Election Commission will meet to review and vote on the clarity and factual accuracy of recall petitions filed against the Lenox Township Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Trustees. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and the petition review. The meeting is a…
Washington Square BID Board to elect officers and review bylaws
The Washington Square BID Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including membership updates, officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair, a bylaw review, and a budget planning brainstorm. The board will also receive a staff report on summer updates. This is…
HRC to elect officers, review strategic plan updates at Aug. 20 meeting
The Holland Human Relations Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 20, 2026, at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the July 16 minutes, a special presentation, and reports from the City Council liaison and student representative. The commission will also discuss strategic plan updates on…
Council to vote on rezoning Wick & Holland from residential to light industrial
The Taylor City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include a second reading to rezone two parcels at the northwestern corner of Wick and Holland Roads from R-1C (Single Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial), and the…
BID Board to elect officers, review bylaws, and update gateway sign funding
The South Shore Village BID Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 16, 2026, hear public comment, and discuss old business including updates on the SSV Gateway Sign funding from Heinz and a donation from Byars. New business includes membership updates, election of Chair and Vice Chair for…
Land Bank to pick consultant for property services
The Manistee County Land Bank Authority will review responses to its request for qualifications and cost proposals for land bank consulting services and consider selecting a consultant. The board will also receive finance reports, hear a project manager update, and discuss progress on several properties, including…
Westland Election Commission to certify Nov. 3 candidate list
The Westland Election Commission is meeting to handle election administration for the November 3, 2026 State General Election. They will discuss candidate disqualification issues, certify the candidate list, and authorize the City Clerk to prepare for and administer the election. The agenda also includes establishing…
Council to vote on rezoning Wick & Holland from residential to light industrial
The Taylor City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key decisions include a second reading to rezone two parcels at Wick and Holland Roads from R-1C (Single Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial), and multiple police vehicle purchases…
Election Commission to approve minutes and delegate election duties
The Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and to consider resolutions delegating regular election duties for November 2026 and establishing Absent Voter Counting Boards with early processing authorization.
Council to consider SRO agreement extension and D2 zoning amendment
The Tecumseh City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, covering routine consent items (minutes, treasurer's and budget reports, police/fire reports) and new business. Key actions include approving the August 2026 list of bills, extending the School Resource Officer agreement, and holding a first…
Election Commission to hold clarity hearing on recall petition for Gaylord mayor
The Otsego County Election Commission is meeting to conduct a clarity hearing on a recall petition filed by Paul Kanary to recall Todd Sharrard from the office of Mayor for the City of Gaylord. The hearing will determine whether the petition language is clear. No other business is listed on the agenda.
Commission to discuss Touch Reality mentorship program and decide on recommendation
The Inkster Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review its bylaws, schedule officer elections, and discuss the Touch Reality mentorship program presented by Kingston Clark. The commission will decide whether to recommend the program to City Council and discuss facility access and logistics. The agenda also…
Corridor board to elect officers and review training
The Main Street Macomb Corridor Improvement Authority is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including approving the agenda and minutes, and to address new business. The board will discuss board member training and hold elections for officers. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
Washtenaw County Food Policy Council reviews 2026-2027 strategic plan and election outreach
The Washtenaw County Food Policy Council will discuss next steps for its 2026–2027 strategic plan, review the Resilient Washtenaw Plan, and finalize election-year outreach including a candidate forum. The meeting also includes updates on food waste, nutrition programs, and planning initiatives.
Wisconsin Point Committee to elect officers, discuss Allouez Bay and 50 Project
The Wisconsin Point Committee will hold a regular meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, and to discuss updates on Allouez Bay, including Alternative 3, and the Wisconsin Point 50 Project. The agenda also includes updates on the Fire Management Plan, Schafers Beach, 44th Avenue East Dock, and the Cultural Connection…
Board of Canvassers to continue canvassing August 4 election results
The Otsego County Board of Canvassers is holding a regular meeting to continue canvassing the results of the August 4, 2026 election. The agenda includes a call to order, the canvassing work, public comment, and adjournment. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on election certification.
Crime Commission to discuss Bike Rodeo, Blue Hands for Autism, and car show
The Madison Heights Crime Commission is meeting to discuss several community events and initiatives. Agenda items include a follow-up on the Bike Rodeo, the Blue Hands for Autism program, the Revin' in the Heights Car Show, chairperson elections, and the 2027 workplan. The meeting also includes public comment and…
Council to approve ballot wording for healthcare committee charter amendment
The East Lansing City Council will decide whether to approve ballot language for a community-led initiative to amend the city charter. The proposal would create a Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee and require a biennial Healthcare Action Plan. The Council must transmit the approved language to state…
HRC to discuss voting rights march, Harpers incident, fall event with police oversight commission
The East Lansing Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss several items, including a joint community event with the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission (ELIPOC), an August 28th March on the Capitol for Voting Rights and Democracy, and a discussion about an incident at Harpers in downtown East…
Board to consider police and fire millage renewal ballot language
The Waterford Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve ballot language for renewing the police and fire millages for the November 3, 2026 election. The agenda includes resolutions and ballot language documents for both millage renewals. Public comments are limited to…
City Commission to correct millage error in $9M parking deck bond resolution
The East Grand Rapids City Commission is holding a special meeting to approve a technical correction to the $9 million parking deck bond resolution that will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The correction fixes a typo in the millage language, changing the estimated average annual millage rate from $0.44925 to…
Council to discuss $17.04M bond proposal for City Hall, fire station
The City Council is holding a work study meeting to discuss exploring finance and language for a ballot proposal for a City Hall, Fire Department/Parks & Recreation Building. The agenda includes a resolution to submit a $17,040,000 general obligation unlimited tax bond proposal to voters at the November 3, 2026…
Board of Canvassers to certify August 4, 2026 election results
The Board of Canvassers will meet to review and certify the returns from the August 4, 2026 election. The body will also certify ballot storage containers and approve previous meeting minutes.
Board to canvass and certify Aug 4 primary election results
The Board of Canvassers will canvass the August 4, 2026 Primary Election and certify containers if needed. The meeting also includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.
Coldwater utility board to elect officers and review infrastructure projects
The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will hold its regular meeting to elect officers for 2026-2027, review routine consent agenda items, and discuss utility infrastructure projects including substation maintenance and cybersecurity policy updates.
Board of Canvassers to certify August 4, 2026 election results
The Otsego County Board of Canvassers will meet to review and canvass the results of the August 4, 2026 election. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
Board of Canvassers to certify August 4, 2026 election results
The Macomb County Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass and certify the results of the August 4, 2026 election. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.
Board to vote on $946,351 in county bills and quarterly cash report
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine financial items including $946,351 in current claims and a quarterly cash and investment report. The board will also consider grant applications totaling $316,334 for legal and victim services, a $98,622 election budget increase, and appointments to…
Library Board annual meeting: reports, officer elections, schedules
The St. Joseph Library Board is holding its annual meeting, primarily to review the previous year's financial and statistical reports, including the treasurer's report, balance sheet, and funding sources. The board will also elect officers, set the meeting and holiday closing schedules, and receive the director's…
Election Commission will hold a public accuracy test of voting machines
The Grand Ledge Election Commission meeting will include routine items such as roll call, audience participation, and approval of the July 14, 2026 minutes. The primary substantive business is a public accuracy test of the electronic tabulating equipment that will be used in all city precincts for the August 4, 2025…
Pension board to discuss Colorado Bankers Life distribution and elect officers
The Bloomingdale Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review financial and investment reports, consider a cash management policy, and discuss the Colorado Bankers Life 25% pro rata distribution. They will also elect board officers and consider a contribution refund for a former member.