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Submit Requests for Public Improvements by November 1
Residents can now request public water and sewer service and paving of gravel streets in City of Midland locations that currently do not have these amenities.
Reminder: Submit Nominations for City Strive Employee Awards
The City of Midland reminds its residents to share and recognize their amazing experiences with City staff members by submitting nominations for the City Strive Employee Awards.
City of Midland Seeks Community Input on Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals are generally housing rented for less than one year, often by the night or week. The City does not currently limit the number of rental units, whether rented on a short-term or long-term basis.
New Look for City of Midland Website Launching September 29
The City of Midland is pleased to announce an updated look and improved user experience for its website. The updated site will go live on Tuesday, September 29 at 12 p.m. This update is primarily a visual redesign, with select usability improvements.
City of Midland Retains Class Five Community Rating System from FEMA
The City’s Class 5 designation reflects work completed across a broad range of activities, including floodplain mapping, open space preservation, public education, floodplain planning, drainage system maintenance, and flood preparedness.
Absentee Ballots Mailing Now for November State General Election
The Midland City Clerk’s Office began mailing absentee ballots on September 24 to registered voters on the Permanent Absent Ballot Mailing list and to voters who had returned an absentee ballot application for the November 3, 2026 State General Election.
City Hall Ellsworth St. Entrance Closed for Sidewalk Replacement Project Sept. 21 – Oct. 9
Midland City Hall will close its Ellsworth St. entrance from September 21 to October 9 for a scheduled sidewalk replacement project. During this time, residents should enter City Hall through the Larkin St. parking lot entrance.
Call for Applications for Positions on City Boards & Commissions
Looking to make a difference in the Midland community? The City of Midland invites residents to apply for positions on one of the City’s boards and commissions.
Fall Free Yard Waste Collection Begins October 5
The City of Midland will offer Fall Free yard waste collection beginning October 5 through the remainder of the 2026 yard waste collection season. During this free period, 60-cent per bag stickers and annual yard waste bin stickers are not required.
Right of Way Inspector Bryon Peregord Recognized with City of Midland City Strive Award
The City of Midland is excited to announce that it has recognized Right of Way Inspector Bryon Peregord as its latest recipient of a City Strive Award.
Help Keep Waterways Clean and Debris-Free
As Midland moves into autumn, the City of Midland reminds residents to help keep our local waterways clean and free of trash and pollutants.
Time to Remove Decorations from Midland Cemetery
In preparation for the fall and winter months, families maintaining plots at the Midland Cemetery should remove annual flowers, artificial decorations and their receptacles from cemetery plots by October 1.