City of Perry

Notice of Early Voting

From the Shiawassee County Clerk

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING PRECINCT AND HOURS PRIMARY ELECTION — August 4, 2026

To the qualified electors of THE CITIES of Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg and Perry and, THE TOWNSHIPS of Antrim, Bennington, Burns, Caledonia Charter, Fairfield, Hazelton, Middlebury, New Haven, Owosso Charter, Perry, Rush, Sciota, Shiawassee, Venice, Vernon and Woodhull in THE COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE, STATE OF MICHIGAN

Notice is hereby given according to the Agreement for Election Services between the County of Shiawassee and the aforementioned municipalities and under authority granted in Public Act 81 of 2023, that the location of the early voting site for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election (except the City of Owosso) will be the following:

SGT CLAY W. REEVE’S VETERANS CENTER (voting entrance in the back)
1042 NORTH SHIAWASSEE STREET
CORUNNA, MI 48817

All qualified electors in the aforementioned municipalities have the right to mark a ballot and deposit the ballot in a tabulator beginning the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. Early voting will be available at the early voting site for the following hours:

Day 1

Saturday

July 25, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 2

Sunday

July 26, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 3

Monday

July 27, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 4

Tuesday

July 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 5

Wednesday

July 29, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Day 6

Thursday

July 30, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 7

Friday

July 31, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 8

Saturday

August 1, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 9

Sunday

August 2, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This Notice is given on behalf of the City and Township Clerks of Shiawassee County, in accordance with Section 9.1 of the Agreement for Election Services between the County of Shiawassee and the aforementioned municipalities (except the City of Owosso). If you have questions, please contact your City or Township Clerk, or call the County Clerk’s Office at 989-743-2242, option 1.

Public Accuracy Test

NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

To the qualified electors of THE CITIES of Corunna, Durand, Laingsburg and Perry and, THE TOWNSHIPS of Antrim, Bennington, Burns, Caledonia Charter, Fairfield, Hazelton, Middlebury, New Haven, Owosso Charter, Perry, Rush, Sciota, Shiawassee, Venice, Vernon and Woodhull in THE COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE, STATE OF MICHIGAN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Accuracy Test shall be conducted for the electronic equipment that will be used to tabulate the votes in each of the aforementioned jurisdictions for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election, on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Sgt. Clay W. Reeve’s Veterans Center, 1042 North Shiawassee Street, Corunna, Michigan. Election law requires that Public Accuracy Tests be conducted to demonstrate the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the County Clerk.

This Notice is given on behalf of the Township and City Clerks of Shiawassee County, in compliance with MCL 168.798.

Board of Canvassers

The Early Voting Site will be Closing the Polls at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 located at the Sgt. Clay W. Reeves Veterans Center, 1042 N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI  48817.

The Shiawassee County Board of Canvassers will meet at the Early Voting Site, listed above, to canvass the August 4, 2026 Primary Election

This will include the Early Voting for each Township and City (except for the City of Owosso) in Shiawassee County

Tentative Schedule:

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

NOTE:  Times are subject to change as canvass could be shortened due to completion.

Caroline D. Wilson, Shiawassee County Clerk
Ju
ne 24, 2026

Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent

Notice of Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent Filing Deadline

Notice is hereby given that any individual wishing to be a write-in candidate for the General Election on November 3rd must file a Declaration of Intent with the Clerk’s Office no later than:

Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

POSTIONS TO BE ELECTED

  • Mayor (term expiring Dec 1, 2028)
  • 3 – Council Seat (term expiring Dec. 1, 2030)

Declarations of Intent received after 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026, will not be accepted, and write-in votes for candidates who have not timely filed a Declaration of Intent will not be counted, as provided by applicable election law.

Declaration of Intent forms are available from the Clerk’s Office.

For additional information, please contact:

Shirley Smith, City Clerk
203 W. Polly St, Perry MI 48872

517-625-6155 ext. 224
clerk@perry.mi.us

Posted: June 11, 2026

Habitat for Humanity Grant Available

Home repair grants up to $9,999.00 available!  The Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity is looking for 35-40 homeowners who need to replace their furnace, water heater, central air unit or add insulation to their houses.

Homeowners in need of handicap modifications such as a ramp or ADA bathroom remodel may also be eligible.

Homeowners must be current on their mortgage, taxes and insurance. Applicants must also be income qualified to participate.

Interested homeowners please call the Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity main office at 989-753-5200 x 213 to get started.

Full brochure can be viewed here: Habitat for Humanity Grant

Hire Notice: DPW Maintenance/Laborer

The City of Perry Department of Public Works is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker/Laborer.  This is an entry level position. Full-time benefits available. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and currently have a Class B CDL, or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.  A CDL is required for this position. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.

Physical and pre-employment drug tests will be required for hire. Salary to be determined, depending on experience. Complete job description and application are linked above.  Apply in person or mail applications to Perry City Hall; 203 W. Polly St., Perry, MI  48872.  Applications also accepted via e-mail to clerk@perry.mi.us

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted: May 5, 2026

Public Hearing: 2026/2027 Budget

There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 Budget of all City funds, with General Fund by activity number form and all other funds by revenues and expense totals.  The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support this proposed budget, will be a subject of this hearing.

The public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2025, 7:10 pm at the Perry City Hall in Council Chambers, 203 W. Polly St., Perry.  Copies of the proposed budget are available HERE or at city hall.

Shirley Smith, Perry City Clerk

Posted: April 10, 2026

Statewide Tornado Drill March 18 1 PM

March 15-21 is Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week
A statewide tornado drill scheduled is for 1 p.m. this Wednesday, March 18; sirens in Perry will sound.
Use this week as an opportunity to learn, plan and practice what to do in the event of a tornado or severe thunderstorm. Talk to your family about safe shelter locations, and how you’ll communicate if cellular networks are down or power is out.
Learn more at michigan.gov/miready
Posted March 16, 2026