The student-planned and run Farmers market will be a one-day event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Wakefield Park.
Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.
The  Morenci Area Schools Millage renewal passed 201-61
​Three candidates filed a petition to fill the mayoral post: current council member Jeff Lampson, former mayor Bill Foster, and former councilor Tracy Schell.  To fill the single 2-year term for City Council, there were three candidates who filed a petition: Perry Cox, Gary Pfund, and incumbent council member Kori Christle, who was appointed to fill a vacancy in February.  The three open 4-year term positions were filed by incumbent city councilors Jerome Bussell and Diane Molitierno, as well as Tess Stiver. These candidates will be on the November ballot unopposed.  A primary election will take place in August to narrow down the mayoral and 2-year City Council seat race from three candidates to two.
​The Town & Country Festival will take place at Wakefield Park Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17. Click the links below to participate in the parade or in the vendor show.  Forms can be turned in at City Hall. ​For more information, contact Jack Still (517) 438-0936 or Bill Foster (517) 605-6546.
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​In addition to regular business hours, the City of Morenci Offices will be open 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 for the purposes of registering to vote in the special election or turn in absentee ballots.
City of Morenci Brush Pick p will begin Tuesday, May 9 and will take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 8am-5pm.
The Morenci City Council will hold a ​special meeting of the Finance and Legal Committee on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256.
On Tuesday, May 2, voters in the Morenci school district will be asked to renew an operating millage to allow the district to assess the full 18-mills on non-homestead property, such as vacation homes, apartment buildings, rental homes and commercial/industrial property. The annual request is the only issue on the May 2 ballot.
The City of Morenci has partnered with Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to complete a market research study focused on meeting local retail needs.   “This is a first step to getting the baseline information that grocers and other retailers will need to make decisions on locating to Morenci,” said Heather Sarnac, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Morenci.   The study will include an analysis of available data about potential retail needs, such as grocery and hardware, that exist in the Morenci area. The study will include information regarding infrastructure, distribution, consumer markets, requirements, and gaps and barriers. TPMA will provide the city with best practices from across the country.   "The TPMA team is proud to work alongside city staff on this project. Efforts are already underway, and we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality analysis we can. Community impact isn’t just a core value of our firm: it is a core value of our project team,” said Lindsay Bloos, Senior Consultant and Project Lead.   TPMA anticipates an on-site visit in July to present findings to the City Council, tour sites, and meet with City staff regarding potential next steps for retail business attraction.    This project is funded through a Federal Economic Development Administration Grant in partnership with Lenawee Now.   About TPMA: Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) is a national consulting firm that works at the intersection of workforce development, economic development, education, and community impact. The firm empowers organizations and communities through strategic partnerships and data-informed solutions that create positive, sustainable change. TPMA envisions a world that thinks strategically, works collaboratively, and acts sustainably. Working toward that vision, TPMA has provided clients with a range of services to design, develop, evaluate, and implement effective plans and programs
​Notice of Public Hearing   ​A public hearing has been scheduled ​Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the regular City Council meeting at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Orchard Street., Morenci, MI 49256 for the purpose of a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing that will discuss adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Budget and the levying of a millage rate of 15.000 mills (Headline Rollback will be applied) to support General Fund operations for the City of Morenci during the Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024.   Copies of the proposed budget are now available for public inspection during regular business hours at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard Street., Morenci, MI 49256. Public comments, oral or written, are welcome at the hearing.   Bradley Moran, City Superintendent / City Clerk   ​(517)458-6828
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY VOTING MACHINE TEST
Residents have until Tuesday, April 25 to submit a petition to run for city office.  Four City Council positions and that of the mayor expire in November.   Candidates must have had residency in the City for at least one year prior to the November election.  Nominating petitions must have the signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City.  Petitions are available at City Hall.
The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Offices located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.
​The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular business items for the month of April 2023.
​Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.
The City of Morenci is proud to offer the opportunity to honor a Veteran or current military service member with a customized 18x36" light pole banner.   Banners will be displayed on Main St. and North St. in Downtown Morenci for Memorial Day, throughout the summer, and for Veteran's Day. At the end of the year, banners will be returned to families as a keepsake.   Banners are $150 each, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Morenci American Legion.   ​Applications are available at City Hall and on our website here​.  Applications, along with payment, in the form of cash or check (payable to American Legion Post 368), are accepted at City Hall.  The deadline to submit is Thursday, April 6, however only 30 spaces are available, so don't delay.   Please help us fill the streets with Hometown Hero pride by honoring a family member or friend in Downtown Morenci. Contact Heather Sarnac, Community & Economic Development Director, for more information.
​The Summer Recreation Program Coordinator position will perform duties pertaining to running the general operations of the Summer Recreation Program for the City of Morenci.  Work is performed under the supervision of the City Administrator.  To review the job description in detail, click here.    Please note that applications are due by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. An application may be obtained at the Morenci City Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256.   This position is a part-time position at around ten (10) hours a week for six (6) weeks during the summer of 2018.   Instructions to Apply for the Position   Please submit an application along with any additional applicable information to Brad Moran, City Administrator via email at brad.moran@cityofmorenci.org​ or hard copy at:   City of Morenci Attn: City Administrator 118 Orchard Street Morenci, MI 49256  The City of Morenci is an equal opportunity employer.