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

Position Opening – Zoning Board of Appeals & Board of Review

Zoning Board of Appeals

There is a vacancy on the City of Perry Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for 1 regular member and two alternates. This position(s) is filled by Mayoral Appointment.  Candidates must reside in the City of Perry.

The regular member appointment is to fill a mid-term opening of a 3-year term expiring July 2027.

The alternate appointments are to fill a mid-term opening of a 3-year term expiring July 2028. 
 
The ZBA meets at the call of the chairman if the need arises.  More information on the commitment of serving in this position can be found, here.
 

Board of Review

There is a vacancy on the Board of Review. This position is filled by Mayoral Appointment.  Candidates must reside in the City of Perry.

The appointment is to fill a  3-year term expiring January 2029. 
 

The Board of Review meets Tuesday immediately following the first Monday in March to examine the assessment roll, meets with the public on the 2nd Monday in March starting at 9:00 am for 6-hrs and the following day with at least one night session.  The board will also meet in December, if needed. Consisting of three members, each Board member is appointed for three-year terms.

 
If interested, please complete this application and/or Contact Mayor Sue Hammond: shammond@perry.mi.us or phone 517-625-6155 ext. 231.  Questions can also be directed to the Clerk clerk@perry.mi.us
 
Posted December 10, 2025

Water Testing Results – Copper

The City of Perry conducts routine testing of tap water in homes for lead and copper.  We recently collected samples from 10 homes. Two homes had copper results above the Action Level.

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) evaluates compliance with the Action Level based on the 90th percentile of lead and copper results collected in each round of sampling. The “Action Level” is a measure of corrosion control effectiveness. An “Action Level exceedance” means that more than 10% of the homes tested have results over 1.3ppm.

The copper 90th percentile for the City’s water supply is 2.2 parts per million (ppm), which exceeds the Action Level of 1.3 ppm. 

The Action Level exceedance is not a violation, but triggers additional actions including:

  • educational outreach to customers,
  • increased sampling every six months,
  • an assessment of corrosion control.

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services has provided these resources regarding the results:

Click to view: Copper in Drinking Water Fact Sheet 

Click to view: How to Clean Your Aerator

In the coming months, DPW will be collecting samples from 20 homes within the community. If you receive a sample collection kit, it’s necessary to follow all instructions and fill out the paperwork completely. Your cooperation is appreciated. The Department of Public Works can be reached at 517-625-4500.

If you have questions about how copper gets into drinking water, the Safe Drinking Water Act or the lead and copper rules, please call EGLE – General number: 800-662-9278.

If you have questions about health-related concerns or the enclosed fact sheet, please call DHHS – MDHHS Drinking Water Hotline – 844-934-1315.

If you have health-related concerns, please call Shiawassee County Health Department – Environmental Health Main Line – 989-743-2390.

Sincerely,

Kevin Tyler
Superintendent, Department of Public Works
City of Perry

Posted: Oct. 10, 2024