Welcome to the City of Alma, Michigan

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.

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

Jan. 20, 2025: Alma District Fire Board Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 7:00 a.m.

Jan. 21, 2025: City Commission Mtg/Goal Setting Session, Alma Library, 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 22, 2025: Downtown Dev. Authority Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 27, 2025: Parks Committee Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.

Jan. 28, 2025: City Commission Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 6:00 p.m.*

Jan. 29, 2025: Alma District Fire Board Mtg., Alma Municipal Bldg., 7:00 a.m.

*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.