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 May 11th with Salisbury and Vine streets. Please avoid parking as indicated along the highlighted sections of Vine, 7th, and 5th.
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: Closed to the public
Department of Public Works
Monday–Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Residents in need of assistance from the Department of Public Works after regular business hours may contact the emergency number 1-888-223-2734.
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 discuss and vote on MCL 168.661 (precinct size) and MCL 168.662 (precinct location) and voted on and approved to consolidate our two precincts into one.
On December 17, 2025, the Ishpeming City Council approved the Resolution to consolidate the precincts and establish one Precinct Location at KD Hall, 326 Pine Street in Ishpeming, MI. Voting will take place in the Gymnasium with an entrance on Pine Street.
These changes are effective immediately. The next election that will be held in the City of Ishpeming is the State Primary on August 4, 2026. All voters were sent a new voter ID card in the mail from the City of Ishpeming. Precinct voting hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), Absentee Voting and 9 Day Early In-Person Voting at the Negaunee Township Hall located at 42 East M-35 in Negaunee will remain the same.
Please contact Cathy Smith, City Clerk, with any questions either by phone 906-485-1091, Ext. 203 or at City Hall, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming.
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 for a period of not less than forty-two (42) days prior to adoption. During this time, the City is seeking comments from residents, property owners, neighboring communities, and other interested stakeholders.
The full draft Master Plan document is available for review at:
- Ishpeming City Hall, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849
- Link below
For convenience, a summary of key updates and changes has also been prepared to highlight major revisions included in this update. (link below)
Written comments may be submitted to:
- Cathy Smith, City Clerk/Human Resources Manager
- cathysmith@ishpemingcity.org
A public hearing before the Planning Commission will be held at their meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to receive additional public input prior to adoption.
Master Plan 2026 UPDATE draft 4-17-26
City Board and Commission Vacancies
January 14, 2026
The following Boards or Commissions have vacancies:
Housing Appeals Board – One Vacancy for Alternate Board Member
Zoning Board of Appeals – Two Vacancies for Alternate Board Members
Planning Commission – One Vacancy
Cemetery Commission – One Vacancy
Compensation Commission – One Vacancy
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the City’s Board or Commissions, please complete the application below and return it to the City Manager’s Office, 100 E. Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. If you have any questions, please call Cathy Smith, City Clerk-Assistant to the City Manager, at 906-485-1091, Extension 203 or email cathysmith@ishpemingcity.org
GARBAGE COLLECTION DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 14, 2025
North Country Disposal will be running all their routes on their regularly scheduled days through the holidays; however, pick up times may vary from the regular pick up times.
Become a Hydro Hero! Help Keep Ishpeming Safe Adopt a Fire Hydrant this Winter
December 2, 2025
HYDRO HERO PROGRAM
Help keep Ishpeming Safe and adopt a fire hydrant this winter!
Kids (17 and under) within the City of Ishpeming can team up with a parent to keep nearby hydrants cleared of snow and help firefighters save precious time in an emergency.
The Hydro Hero program is designed to actively involve children in helping firefighters, their neighbors, and their community.
In March there will be a celebration at Doozers Cookies for a special thank you with the Ishpeming Fire Department. Hydro Hero Certificates will be presented and Hydrant Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be offered.
To sign up to be a Hydro Hero use the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QRX2CQ
If you are in need of having a hydrant on your property serviced, please contact 906-379-3749. By submitting a request to be included in this program, it does not guarantee that your hydrant will be chosen, but someone will get in touch with you.
Update on postponement of restoration from the construction season – Payne and Dolan
November 11, 2025
RESIDENT / BUSINESS NOTIFICATION
Dear Resident,
As part of our efforts to restore the areas impacted by this season’s construction to pre- construction conditions, we want to inform you that any restoration work not yet completed, including sidewalks, topsoil, and grass, will be finished in the spring of 2026.
Due to the recent cold temperatures, any restoration completed late this fall would not have resulted in proper grass germination or long-term success. By waiting to complete this work in the spring, we can ensure a quality finished product under more favorable weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we allow the ground to rest through the winter months. Our crews will return as soon as conditions permit in the spring to complete all restoration work and continue work on the City of Ishpeming’s infrastructure in other areas of the city.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Sincerely,
Payne and Dolan
1000 Country Lane – Suite 100
Ishpeming, MI 49849
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
November 6, 2025
2024 City of Ishpeming Audited Financial Statements
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter
October 30, 2025
Ishpeming Cemetery – Prepare for Winter
In order to prepare for winter, Ishpeming City officials ask lot owners to please remove all non-permanent objects (planters, decorations, benches, etc.) from their grave sites by November 5, 2025. Items left at the site will be disposed of after that date.
Please contact Ishpeming City Hall with any questions or concerns at 906-485-1091,
Ext. 203.
