Author Archives: Cathy Smith
Short Term Rentals Notice
June 29, 2026
Notice: City of Ishpeming Residents Short Term Rentals Update: On April 1st 2026, at a Second Reading, the Ishpeming City Council adopted the Short Term Rentals Ordinance #7-700. Here are some main points: This ordinance became effective on April 10, … Continue reading
Ishpeming Water Project Update – June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026
ISHPEMING WATER PROJECT UPDATE: New York Street: Crews will likely finish connecting services throughout this week and begin laying gravel throughout next week. Bluff Street: Crews will begin connecting water services on Bluff late this week or early next week … Continue reading
City Hall Independence Day Closure Notice & Utility Bill Payments
June 16, 2026
Notice of Master Plan Adoption
June 3, 2026
NOTICE OF ADOPTION On June 01, 2026, after a 42-day review period, the City Ishpeming Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2027-2031 Draft Master Plan/ Master Plan Update in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3801…125.3885). Major updates include: … Continue reading
Police Department Public Notice – Disposal of Listed Firearms
May 20, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to The Federal Firearms statues, The Michigan Compiled Laws Firearms Chapter, and the City of Ishpeming Code of Ordinances, The City of Ishpeming Police Department intends to dispose of the listed firearms. If an owner of a … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation
May 20, 2026
City of Ishpeming – Fiscal State of the City Presentation The City of Ishpeming invites you to attend upcoming open house meetings featuring the Fiscal State of the City presentation. This presentation will provide an overview of the City’s current … Continue reading
Construction Season in the City will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026
May 7, 2026
Construction season is starting for 2026. Similar to 2025, two different contractors will be working on three different water and sewer infrastructure projects throughout various areas of the City and leaving behind new roadways. Work will begin the week of … Continue reading
Summer Hours for DPW and City Hall beginning June 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
Beginning on Monday, June 1, 2026 and running through Friday, August 28, 2026 the hours of operations for Ishpeming City Hall and the Department of Public Works will be as follows: City Hall Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Reminder of Election Precinct Change
May 1, 2026
REMINDER OF ELECTION PRECINCT CHANGE Recent changes to State law raised the number of registered voters residing in a single election precinct in Michigan from 2,999 to 4,999 voters. The Ishpeming City Election Commission met on December 10, 2025 to … Continue reading
City of Ishpeming – Master Plan Update 42-day Public Review Notice
April 18, 2026
Draft Master Plan Public Review Notice The City of Ishpeming Planning Commission has prepared a draft housing update to the City’s Master Plan in accordance with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act. The draft Master Plan is available for public review … Continue reading
