News across Manistee County
Early Voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election
OCTOBER 24, 2026 – NOVEMBER 1, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ONEKAMA FARR CENTER
Absentee Ballot Counting Board Tabulation, November 3 Election
Absentee ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election will be counted beginning at 9:00 am on Tuesday, November 3rd at City Hall
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment
October 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. - City Hall 1st Floor
Notice of 30-Day Public Review - 2027–2031 Manistee County-Wide Park & Recreation Plan
Notice is hereby given that the draft Manistee County-Wide Park & Recreation Plan for 2027–2031 is available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days, beginning September 17, 2026, and ending October 17, 2026.
Public Hearing Notice - City Council
The public hearing will be held to allow for public comment on the proposal to use City-owned parcel 51-612-375-15 on Ninth Street as a recreational space for the community - part of the MDNR land conversion process.
Notice of Public Hearing - ZBA
ZBA will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall to consider a proposed variance request for the property addressed as 51-349-711-01, commonly known as 466 First Street.
Notice of Public Hearing - City Council
The City of Manistee City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall to consider a request from 375 River LLC for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate
Construction Projects
Construction Updates from the Week of September 14, 2026
Tree Planting Bids
Including 20 Gallon Slow Release Watering Bags for Trees
Clerk's Office Open - Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8am-4pm
To issue/receive absentee voter ballots and voter registration for November 3, 2026 - General Election.
Fall Flushing Program
Beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, the City of Manistee Water Department will begin our Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing program.
Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Applications must be returned by September 30, 2026, to be considered for appointment at the October 6, 2026 City Council meeting.