Mayor and City Commission

City Commission Meeting: Tuesday March 24, 2020

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, protect the public health, and provide essential protections to vulnerable residents of Alma, it is crucial that we take steps to limit in-person contact. These critical mitigation measures include social distancing and limiting the number of people interacting at public gatherings.

To that end,the City of Alma City Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 24, 2020 will be conducted electronically at 6:00 pm through the City of Alma's You Tube Channel available at this link.

Public comment will be taken during a public hearing to consider an application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for TKBennett, LLC at 110 E. Superior, and
during the public comment agenda item at the end of the meeting. Any citizen desiring to make public comment may do so by emailing the city manager prior to the meeting or by calling 989-463-8336 or 989-463-8346 at the appointed times during the meeting.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult time. Our obligation is to continue to provide the citizens of Alma with the best possible service and open government as possible.

City Commission Meetings

Alma City Commission meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Alma Municipal Building, 525 East Superior Street, Alma, Michigan unless rescheduled due to a conflict with a holiday. To view regular City Commission meeting dates, please visit our City Calendar page.

Meet the City Commissioners

The City Commission consists of seven members elected at large. At all City elections, four Commissioners are elected. The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes shall serve four year terms while the candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes serves a two year term.

The Mayor is appointed by the Commission as a whole and is recognized as the executive head of the City for all ceremonial purposes and presides over all meetings of the Commission.

Greg Mapes, Mayor

Roxann Harrington, Vice Mayor

I moved to Alma in 1996 and love raising my family of three sons here in the city. I enjoy living in town, with sidewalks to walk to the parks, library, Farmer's Market, events at Alma Public Schools or Alma College, interesting shops, restaurants, and friendly neighborhoods. Our close-knit, caring community, including dedicated & hard-working City staff, all contribute to Alma's success and increasing opportunities. I am honored to serve as an Alma City Commissioner and look forward to continue building our future together. "It always seems impossible until it is done." ~Nelson Mandela

Nick Piccolo

Our family joined the Alma community nearly 17 years ago, when I was hired to serve as the Vice President for Student Life at Alma College. I can’t think of a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Alma is an attractive community with the charm of a small town featuring unique shops, dining, and many activities. There is no shortage of organizations or interest groups to join.

To be sure, our City is blessed with an abundance of talent. But what sets Alma apart is the passion and commitment of its citizens. We are not shy about addressing community issues and voicing our perspectives. To work well, bodies like the City Commission or School Board rely on engaged citizens. As part of making Alma your own, I encourage you to contact elected officials and city staff with questions, concerns, or suggestions. You might even run for office.

Larry Mott

Roger Allman

Commissioner Roger Allman has lived in Alma for more than 45 years. Having spent 20 years in the food service business, including teaching vocational food service at Alma High School, and owning his own business (the Ice Cream Junction), and 25 years in the insurance business, his retirement “job” is driving a special ed bus for Dean Transportation. Roger has been active with Gratiot County Players for 30 + years and on the board of Pine River Arts Council. Roger has decided to “Make Alma his own!”

Michelle Pitts

I was born and raised in Alma, I work at Commercial Bank and have been a City Commissioner since January 2019. In the words of Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Our town is rich with opportunities to become involved. Some of my passions include the Optimist Club, Keep Alma Beautiful, Gratiot Community Foundation and the Women’s Resource Center of MidMichigan. Join me as we change OUR world one opportunity at a time.

Audra Stahl