The City of Alma, Michigan

Municipal Building Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

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

Commissioner Larry Mott

The Alma Community lost a piece of it's heart and soul with the passing of Commissioner Larry Mott on November 17th. Commissioner Mott was so many things to so many people in our community. Firefighter, business owner, realtor, commissioner, Santa Claus, friend and mentor. Thank You Larry for your service and commitment to the City of Alma and it's residents. You will be missed, but your legacy of caring for community will live on in all of us.

Municipal Building Hours Have Changed

Due to the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order the Municipal Building Service Counter will be open Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm. A portion of city staff is currently working remotely. This is being done to accommodate social distancing protocols in the building.

We are still available by phone or email. We would appreciate if you would use the directory and call for an appointment. Link to Staff Directory

If you come to the building a mask is required and we ask that you read the COVID questions posted on our doors. If you are uncomfortable entering the building please push the ring button in the west vestibule and staff will answer.

We encourage everyone to use the drop boxes located in front of the west doors or at the library drive.

Fall Leaf Collection

The 2020 Yard Waste Collection Program comes to an end the week of October 19th-22nd. City crews will no longer pick up grass clippings and brush until next Spring.

Next up is Fall Leaf Collection. Leaf collection is scheduled to begin on October 26th and runs through the end of November. All residences will receive at least two collections during this time.
Property owners are permitted to rake their leaves to the edge of the roadway for collection without putting them in containers. Leaves should not be placed in the traveled portion of the roadway, over or around drainage structures, or on sidewalks.

Election Results Available

2020 Gratiot County/Alma Election Results

New City of Alma Drop Box at Library

Need to pay a utility bill or drop off a permit? During these unprecedented times we are trying to make life a little easier. The City now has a 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! Hope it helps!

City of Alma YouTube

Watch city news and meetings on our YouTube page.

Happy Thanksgiving - Closed November 26th and 27th

We are all working our way through some difficult and unprecedented times. This Thanksgiving take the time to remember there is always something to be thankful for - family, community, food, the Lions Thanksgiving Day game - sorry, that may be pushing it! We are thankful for the people in the community we serve. From all of us, enjoy the holiday.

Staff at the city will be off this Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th. We will be back on Monday November 30th.

UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS

November 1st: No Parking on City Streets between 2am - 7am begins

November 24th: City Commission Meeting - 6pm J oin the Meeting by Zoom:

Come Home to Alma Celebration Cancelled

With the rise of Covid 19 cases in our community and the regulations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Social gatherings, the Alma Action Association has decided to cancel the 20th Annual “Come Home to Alma” Christmas Celebration.

Since Alma Action will not be hosting the Christmas Cash Drawing Giveaway this year, they are encouraging businesses to have a Customer Appreciation Giveaway in their business as a way to say THANK YOU FOR YOU CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. Each business can decide what to give away and set their own rules. The goal is to have every business start their giveaway on “Shop Small Business Saturday”, November 28th, 2020 and celebrate through Friday, December 11th. The local businesses continue to need our support. We will work with Alma Action to list the businesses involved and what they are having as their giveaway during the next few weeks.

Jingle Bell Run Still Planned

The 10th Annual Alma Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk and 10K Run is still on for Saturday, December 12, 2020. This year’s run will take place as an out and back on the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail. Starting and finishing at the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center – Alma College. There will be COVID protocols in place to keep everyone distanced and safe, for an enjoyable winter run.

Registration starts at 8:00 am with a 9:00 am open start for the race. The race will be chipped timed, so as soon as you start your race begins!

Jingle Bell Run Online Registration

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 can get your City business handled without ever leaving your house!

Not from home, but 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.