Welcome to the City of Alma, Michigan

1242 E Superior Traffic Plan

Starting Monday morning December 2, 2024, the east-bound lane on East Superior between Pleasant Avenue and Republic Avenue will be closed due to a private sanitary sewer replacement. East-bound traffic will be shifted to the turn lane for that portion of E. Superior for the duration of the project until all necessary restoration work is completed. The east-bound lane is estimated to be opened back up on December 11, 2024. We appreciate your patience and attention to safety throughout the duration of this project.

-David Ringle
City of Alma Public Services Director

Update Regarding Meter Installation Scheduling

Press Release (PDF)

Below are the lists of addresses who should have received a letter from Ferguson to set up their appointments. Ferguson is sending out the 1st Notice letters in batches so please be patient.

Thank you.

Download a File:

1st Notice mailed 11-15-24 (PDF)

Priority list mailed 11-4-24 (PDF)

1st Notice mailed 9-20-24 (PDF)

Election Information

For news, information and forms pertaining to elections and voting in the City, please visit our Elections page.

In the Middle of Everything!

Welcome to the City of Alma That's Alma. The wonder and beauty of the great State of Michigan is easily accessible from Alma. We are located where M46 and US127 come together in the middle of the state. Alma’s a great place to live and raise a family. We are proud of our quaint, walkable downtown that continues to improve with new restaurants, shops and apartments. Being the home of the Alma College Scots, we provide opportunities for the arts and culture that rival much larger cities. Come and see how nice it can be to be living in the #inthemiddleofeverything #almami

City Services Made Easier

alma at home city services Alma residents have many ways they can transact business with the City, either online or by phone. Our At- Home City Services mean you can get your City business handled without ever leaving your house!

The City has convenient drop boxes located just outside the west doors of the municipal building and an easy to use drive up at the Alma Public Library.

Alma Community Calendar

GoGratiot is a community calendar hosted by the Gratiot Chamber of Commerce, promoting a range of events—academic, athletic, civic, cultural, educational, and recreational—for Alma and nearby towns. To view the monthly calendar, visit our website http://gogratiot.com/ or our Facebook page for daily updates. To submit events, email [email protected]. Note that GoGratiot may edit or exclude listings and holds no liability for damages from incorrect postings.

2024 Fall Leaf Collection Map

https://myalma.org/brush-and-leaf-pickup.php

City of Alma Drop Box Locations

Need to pay taxes or a utility bill? Drop off a permit? Return your ballot or other election mail? The City has two drop box locations for your convenience.

1. Drive up drop box located at the Alma Public Library. No need to get out of your car. The box is 1 of 3 located in the library drive - the box is clearly labeled for the City of Alma. Please be sure you are dropping payments and important documents in the box for the City - not in the book return!

2. Silver drop box located just outside the west doors of the Municipal Building next to the mailbox.

3. A new drop box has been added outside the west doors of the Municipal Building for absentee ballots, applications, or other election mail only, and will be accessible during the 40 days prior to each election.

Upcoming Events and Meetings

November 26, 2024: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m. *

November 28 & 29, 2024: Alma Municipal Offices CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving

December 2, 2024: Planning Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.

December 4, 2024: Downtown Development Authority Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m. (Rescheduled from November 27, 2024.)

December 10, 2024: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m. *

December 17, 2024: City Commission Mtg., (rescheduled from Dec. 24, 2024), Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.*

December 23, 2024: Parks Committee Mtg. - CANCELLED

December 24 & 25, 2024: Alma Municipal Offices closed in observance of Christmas

*Agendas for Alma City Commission meetings will be available the Friday before the meeting on the City Commission page.

Meetings are open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.

City of Alma YouTube

You can watch many City of Alma boards and commission meetings on our You Tube page. Access the page by clicking YouTube. Most meetings are either live or posted within 24 hours.