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Early voting now open for Sturgis Municipal Special Election
Published on December 16, 2024
STURGIS - The Sturgis Municipal Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7.In-person voting opens today, Monday, Dec. 16, at the Finance Office at Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis. You can vote in person at the Finance Office until 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Also, voters c…
Sturgis City Council announces applicant pool for City Administrator position
Published on December 11, 2024
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis has officially closed its application period for the City Administrator position, attracting a total of 10 applicants, said Acting Mayor Kevin Forrester.Despite two incomplete applications, the council expressed satisfaction with the pool of candidates."The caliber of …
Sturgis City Council to hold first reading of 2025 budget
Published on December 02, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will hold first reading of the 2025 budget at its meeting today, Monday, Dec. 2.The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis.Acting Mayor Kevin Forrester said the 2025 budget, developed with a focu…
Slate of candidates set for Sturgis special election
Published on November 21, 2024
STURGIS – The slate of candidates has been set for the City of Sturgis special election on Jan. 7.Thursday was the deadline to file petitions to run for mayor, Ward 1 Council and Ward 3 Council seats.Only Kevin Forrester filed petitions to run for mayor.Forrester is currently the Acting Mayor after…
AMA Pro Racing and the City of Sturgis to Hold a Post-Rally Recap Community Forum
Published on November 20, 2024
AMA Pro Racing and the City of Sturgis invite the citizens of Sturgis to attend a post-rally recap community forum to review the impact and outcome of the Sturgis TT race during the Sturgis Rally. The forum is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Meade County Erskine Building, lo…
Sturgis seeks City Administrator
Published on November 18, 2024
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis is seeking a City Administrator with strong leadership skills and a minimum of 10 years experience to lead the city.The salary for the position ranges from $130,000 to $145,000, depending on applicable, verifiable qualifications and experiences. The city is accepting a…
City of Sturgis seeks legal representation
Published on November 06, 2024
STURGIS – With the departure of the Sturgis City Attorney on Nov. 1, the city of Sturgis is seeking to hire a qualified attorney to provide legal services.The Sturgis City Council on Monday, Nov. 4, voted to put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for municipal legal services.The request is for the t…
Sturgis City Council to discuss budget process at Monday meeting
Published on November 04, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council will discuss the 2025 City of Sturgis budget process at its meeting Monday, Nov. 4.The council meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way.Acting Mayor Kevin Forrester has outlined a process whereby the first …
Sturgis City Council sets special election for Jan. 7
Published on October 22, 2024
STURGIS – After two resignations from the Sturgis City Council and the resignation of the mayor, the council voted unanimously Monday to set a special election to fill all three positions.Council member Don Lanpher, who represents Ward 3 in Sturgis, resigned on Friday, Oct. 18. Sturgis Mayor Angela…
Bachand resigns from council
Published on October 22, 2024
STURGIS - Mike Bachand, who has served on the Sturgis City Council for the past 11 years, resigned from the council effective immediately at the start of the city council meeting on Monday.Bachand would have been up for reelection in 2025.“I am deeply grateful for the opportunities and experiences …