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Want to be Mayor? Time is running out!

WYOMING, Mich.—Time is running out for residents to enter the race for Mayor or City Council.

The filing deadline is Tuesday, May 14 at 4 p.m.  In November, voters will elect a representative for four offices:  Mayor, Councilmember at Large (two openings), and Councilmember 1st Ward.  Each elected official will serve a four year term.

For more information, contact the Wyoming City Clerk’s office at (616) 530-7296.

City of Wyoming Looking For Staff With Different Skills

City of Wyoming Looking For Staff With Different Skills

As part of getting ready for the coming seasons, and also to fill some empty spaces, the City of Wyoming has several job openings right now, including in Police, Water, and Parks and Recreation. See City of Wyoming Current Job Postings Page for more information for something that might fit your skills.

Congressman Bill Huizenga Statement About Unemployment

Congressman Bill Huizenga Statement About Unemployment

 

Huizenga Statement On Latest Unemployment Report

 

Washington, DC – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) released the following statement on the national unemployment report for January:

Environmental Organization Grades Local Lawmakers

Environmental Organization Grades Local Lawmakers

Find the grades for legislators in your district through The Sierra Club's full scorecard.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2012 Wyoming Annual Financial Report Online

2012 Wyoming Annual Financial Report Online

You can now see the 2012 Financial Report for the City of Wyoming online. The Report features a brief analysis of where the City gets its revenue and where those same dollars are spent. The information contained in the report is taken from the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.

In 2011, the report won the Governmental Financial Officer’s award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting.

Visit the Wyoming Finance Department web site to see the report.

Wyoming City Manager's Blog - Personal Property Tax Elimination

Wyoming City Manager's Blog - Personal Property Tax Elimination

From: http://www.wyomingmi.gov

The hot topic this week for Michigan cities, counties, townships and villages is the State Legislature’s plan to eliminate Personal Property Tax, or PPT. PPT is paid by businesses to the individual taxing jurisdictions and is based upon the applicable millage rate and the “value” of their personal property, which includes things such as equipment, computers, desks, etc. For the City of Wyoming, the PPT provides approximately $3 million in funding.

Michigan Municipal League and International City/County Manager Association

Michigan Municipal League and International City/County Manager Association

From: http://www.wyomingmi.gov

Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to attend a couple of conferences to network and interact with other communities not only in Michigan but also worldwide. As President of the Michigan Local Government Managers Association, I attended the Michigan Municipal League Conference on Mackinac Island two weeks ago. This conference draws representatives of nearly every community in the State. It is a chance to exchange ideas and generate new ideas with regards to the future direction of our communities.