PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Residents of Portage who are interested in serving on the city council can apply now to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mayor Pro Tem Jim Pearson.
The person who is selected will serve the rest of his term, which expires November 8th, 2027.
Applications are available on the city’s website at portagemi.gov/487 and need to be submitted by noon Thursday, October 29, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
The city council will review applications at a special meeting set for Wednesday, November 4th at 5 p.m. and conduct interviews at a special meeting Tuesday, November 17th at 5 p.m.
The new commissioner is expected to be selected at the December 1st city council meeting and they will be officially seated at the December 15th meeting.
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