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City residents wishing to run for City Council need petitions in by July 21

  The City of Frankenmuth is officially inviting community-minded residents to step forward and run for a seat on the Frankenmuth City Council.

  "Because City Council seats are nonpartisan, names will not appear on a primary ballot. Instead, the final vote will take place during the general election in November. However, the process to get on the ballot begins right now,” Frankenmuth City Manager Bridget Smith said.

  To officially launch a campaign, interested candidates must file nominating petitions with the City Clerk’s office no later than Tuesday, July 21, at 4pm.

  Filing packets, petition sheets, and complete instructions are available at City Hall, 240 West Genesee Street. There are two, four-year terms for City Council members on the ballot in November, and a two-year term for Mayor.

  Terms that are up December 31, 2026 include Mayor Tom Meyer, and Council members Joe Cramer, Jim Howe, and Chad Ross. Mayor Pro Tem Beth Bernthal-Reindel and Council members Vickie Schmitzer and Michael Grossi will serve until December 31, 2028.

  To date, Meyer and Howe have filed their petitions. To be eligible, persons must be city residents, in good standing (no back taxes or felon background), and be age 25 years of age or older.

  “While the official deadline is in late July, city officials strongly encourage candidates to turn in their paperwork as early as possible. Delivering petitions ahead of schedule ensures the City Clerk’s office has adequate time to verify signatures,” Smith pointed out. “If any technical errors or signature deficiencies are found, early submission gives you a vital window of time to fix them before the hard deadline.”

  Citizens with questions regarding voter registration requirements, number of signatures needed, or required circulator affidavits, please contact the City Clerk’s office  (989-652-9901) or visit frankenmuthcity.com.

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