Clerk

Jamie Long
300 North Mill St. St. Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2137, ext. 1050
Fax: (989) 681-3842

Office Hours: 8:00am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 4:00pm

The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and reports to the City Manager.

Duties include serving as Clerk for the City Council, assisting the City Manager and other City Department Heads, attending all meetings of the City Council, keeping a permanent journal of its proceedings and keeping a record of all ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the City Council.

The clerk also administers all Elections and performs numerous other duties as required by State and local laws.

Picture of Clerk Jamie Long.

Election Information

Upcoming Elections

Tuesday, May 6 @ 7:00 am - 08:00 pm

May 6, 2025, Potential Special Local Election

The State of Michigan has designated Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as the date for a prospective special local election. Look for information closer to this date to determine whether or not an election will be held. St. Louis consists of one precinct. If an election occurs, polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. If an election is held, Early voting in person would begin on Saturday, April 26, 2025. For hours and location see “In Person – Early Voting” below.

More Election Information

Absent Voter Information

If you would like to be placed on the permanent absent voter list, please contact the City Clerk. With the passing of proposal 22-2, there is now an option to automatically receive a ballot every election and skip the application process.  You will see this option on your absentee ballot applications and may select that if you chose for all future elections.

For those not on the permanent list, Absent Ballot Applications are usually made available 6 weeks prior to an election.

In Person - Early Voting

All qualified electors in Gratiot County have the right to mark a ballot and deposit the ballot in the 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 hours listed below.

Location:

Gratiot County Commission on Aging
515 S. Pine River Street
Ithaca, MI  48847

Hours of Operation:





Saturday
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.




Sunday
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.




Monday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Tuesday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Wednesday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Sunday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Documents

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State can send you a reminder by text or email a week or two ahead of your license plate tab renewal deadline.

Tab Renewals and Reminder Services.

Voter Information Center

Clerk Associations

Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks

International Institute of Municipal Clerks