City of Alma E-Newsletter

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February 2016

City Commission Nominating Petitions

The City of Alma will have four seats open on the City Commission for the November 8, 2016 election.

Any qualified elector of the City of Alma is eligible to run for City Commission. Nominating petitions are available from the City Clerk at the Municipal Building. Anyone desiring to qualify as a candidate for the City Commission must file a nominating petition with the City Clerk signed by no less than 25 nor more than 50 registered electors of the City. Petitions must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2016.

In the event that nine or more candidates file petitions, a primary election will be held on August 2, 2016 to elect the eight candidates who will appear on the November 8th ballot.

Call Sheila Letourneau at 463-8336 or email at sletourneau@ci.alma.mi.us for more information.

Precinct Inspectors Needed

If you have ever wondered how to become more active in government, there are plenty of opportunities for you that do not involve running for elected office.The City of Alma is looking for interested people to become precinct inspectors.

Precinct inspectors are people who are paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day. Registered voters interested in serving as precinct inspectors need to submit a precinct inspector application to the City Clerk's office. In addition to their name, address and date of birth, applicants must include their political party preference and qualifications to fill the position such as education or experience. Computer experience is required. A precinct inspector must be a registered voter of the State. They cannot be a challenger, candidate, member of a candidate's immediate family, or a member of the local Board of Canvassers. Anyone convicted of a felony or an election crime may not serve.

If you are interested in serving, please feel free to download and complete the application and return it to Sheila Letourneau, City Clerk at City Hall. If you have any questions, please phone 989-463-8336 or email sletourneau@ci.alma.mi.us.

Taxes Due February 16th

Property owners are reminded that property taxes are due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2016. Taxes paid after February 16th will be subject to a 3% penalty.

Tax Records Available

Need your property tax information?

Tax & Assessment Records are available On-line.