City of Alma

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July 2014

Don't Forget to Vote

on August 5th

The August 5th Primary Election is fast approaching. Electors will be selecting candidates for Governor, U.S. Senator, the 4th Congressional District, State Representative, State Senator, County Road Commissioner, County Commissioner and Precinct Delegates The candidate who receives the most votes in each party will then appear on the November General Election ballot. REMEMBER, this is a partisan ballot, you may only vote for one party. DO NOT SPLIT YOUR BALLOT or your ballot will be spoiled.

Also on the ballot are several proposals. First is state-wide Proposal 14-1 - A Referendum on Public Act 80 of 2014 Which Allocates Use Tax Revenue for Various Local Purposes. For more information on the proposal, please follow this link.

Next on the ballot are the Gratiot County Senior Citizen Millage and County-wide Library Millage proposal. For more information on these proposals, please follow this link.

Absentee ballots are available at the City Clerk's office. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Precinct 1

Presbyterian Church

495 Charles Rd.

Precinct 2

Peace Lutheran Church

325 Warwick Drive

Precinct 3

Alma Public Library

351 N. Court

Follow the link for the precinct map.

If you would like to see a copy of your ballot, make sure you're registered to vote or where you vote if you do not live in Alma, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center and enter your name. Detailed information and a copy of your ballot will be available. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Gager at 463-8336.

City of Alma - Make It Yours!

Check out the City of Alma's new promotional video!

City of Alma Michigan Promotional Video 2014

Fireworks

Fireworks can be very dangerous. Please use common sense if you use fireworks. State law says that it is illegal to use fireworks on public property, school property, church property or on another person's property without their express permission. You are only allowed to use consumer fireworks. The larger items need a special license. The use of consumer fireworks is only permitted on the day before, the day of, or the day after a national holiday. The federal holidays are New Year's Eve, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington's birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The use of fireworks on all other days is prohibited.

Summer Taxes

City of Alma Summer Taxes will be in the mail this week. They are due September 15, 2014. Payment can be made by check, cash or credit card (fee assessed) at the Municipal Building by mail or on-line (for credit card transactions). If you have any questions, please call 463-8346.

Evening In the Park

It's time once again for an all time favorite, Evening in the Park.
Bring your lawn chairs and be ready to be entertained. Follow the link to see what's in store for the rest of the summer.

Gratiot County Fair for Youth

The Gratiot County Fair for Youth comes to Alma August 2 - 9, 2014. The fair is a true community experience and tradition.

The fair will be an opportunity to enjoy fair food like caramel corn, elephant ears, and corn dogs while experiencing exhibits, an exciting midway and free stage shows. While at the fair take time to watch the exhibitors show their animal projects and stroll through the exhibit barns to see the creative projects the youth exhibitors created.

The week promises to be filled with fun and excitement. Come ride the rides, see the exhibits, grab a bit to eat and see the shows. You will not be disappointed. For more information, click on www.gcffy.org, follow them on Facebook or call 875-5292.

DART Summer Sizzlers!

DART Saturday Service is BACK!

Water

Conservation Tips

Yards and Pools

Nearly 60% of a person's household water footprint can go toward lawn and garden maintenance.
Climate counts-where you live plays a role in how much water you use, especially when it comes to tending to a yard.
The average pool takes 22,000 gallons of water to fill, and if you don't cover it, hundreds of gallons of water per month can be lost due to evaporation.

National Geographic

Alma Farm Market

Offering fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and more! Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the summer & fall 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Scotland Yard Park at the corner of Pine & Downie.

Peddlers and solicitors must be registered with the City in order to solicit door to door.

Dog Rules to Remember: All dog owners walking their dog within the city limits must cleanup any dog feces left by their dogs. Dogs may not be allowed to run at larger or howl or bark to the annoyance of others in the neighborhood.

Street Light Out? If you notice a street light out in your neighborhood or somewhere in the City, you may contact Consumers Energy through this link to report it.

Reserve a city park pavilion for your family reunion or party.

Garage and yard sale sign regulations

Hydrant Flushing: The City conducts hydrant flushing every Tuesday throughout the summer. Click the link to find out when we'll be in your neighborhood.

Noxious Weeds: The City of Alma enforces a noxious weed ordinance. All property owners are required to keep weeds and grass mowed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy Roslund at 463-8356 or kroslund@ci.alma.mi.us.

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