Mayor Maureen Donker, Midland City Council Ward 2

06/08/2026

The Midland Commons is officially open for the 2026 season! I hope you'll venture downtown this summer to enjoy the many amenities it has to offer. Tonight is the next City Council meeting and I want to encourage residents to come to stay informed or share opinions during our public comment period. The night is busy with an agenda that has 27 discussion points, so here are some highlights. We will review a tax levy for the 2026 tax roll, an annual application for Dial-A-Ride funding, and a few proposed budget amendments. We will also hold a sidewalk improvement special assessment district public hearing. View the full agenda here:

05/15/2026

We have a packed agenda for the May 18th City Council meeting! Council will discuss stormwater improvement projects, the sidewalk improvement special assessment district, the 2026 downtown economic revitalization public improvement special assessment district, and the 2026-27 city budget and financials. As always, we invite the public to join us at 7pm. Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine this weekend!

05/08/2026

Monday, May 11th, City Council will meet at 7 p.m. We will continue to discuss the 2026-27 City Proposed Budget and the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program. A handful of resolutions are on the schedule such as 905 E. Park Drive, the July 4th fireworks display, and the Pine River Road and Benson Street reconstruction. You can view the full agenda by clicking the link below.

04/24/2026

City Council is deliberating again on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. We will again review the proposed 2026-2027 budget, along with resolutions for Maple Street, 905 E. Park Dr., and the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation Capital Budget. As a reminder, the public is invited to make any public comments for City Council that are relevant to Council business. View the full agenda below. I hope you enjoy the weather and all that Midland has to offer this weekend!

04/10/2026

During the next City Council meeting we have numerous resolutions to review including the allocation of State Flood Mitigation Funds, the 2026 sidewalk improvement plan and short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfast establishments. We will also discuss the potential sale of 905 E. Park Drive. Join us Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. if you'd like to stay up-to-date on city happenings. You can also view the council meeting agenda below.

03/20/2026

Our next City Council meeting is coming up on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. The agenda is jam-packed with lots to go over! On the list is reviewing the status of flood mitigation at Emerson pump station and Wyman lift station, event plan of the upcoming Loons Classic Car Show, 2026-2028 Shopping Area Redevelopment Plan and much more. Click the link below to view the entire agenda.

03/18/2026

Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives. We looked at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going during the 2026 State of the City Address this afternoon.

As we look at where we’ve been, I decided to look back at what you, our community, have accomplished over the last decade. As we look over the list of accomplishments, we see challenges conquered, goals met, and a community that has grown stronger together.

Where we are in 2026 touched on three main points: Finishing what we started, staying resilient in the face of challenges, and ensuring Midland’s best days are ahead. As a government, we don’t want to do too much at one time. We have current initiatives to finish as we look to the future.

Looking ahead, 2026-2027 planning directives are to maintain services at the highest possible level and hold the millage rate at 15.14 for the eighth consecutive year. The list of ongoing and future projects is extensive and includes increasing housing, reducing flooding, improving roads, supporting economic development and much more. I encourage you to watch the full 2026 State of the City address for more information on where Midland is headed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZNb3mK0iB0

In Midland, we believe in working together. We believe in investing in our future. And we believe that strong communities are built by people who care about where they live. Together, we continue to make Midland an exceptional place where everyone thrives.

03/11/2026

Next week is the State of the City, where we'll review the past year and look to the exciting future in Midland. There are many ways to tune in if you are unable to join us in person.

We’re one week away from the State of the City!

Join us next Wednesday, March 18 as Mayor Maureen Donker, delivers her annual State of the City address live from the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center! During this event, she’ll reflect on Midland’s recent achievements and look ahead to future opportunities and challenges. The address will be delivered during the Midland Business Alliance's first-quarter meeting.

You can livestream the Mayor’s State of the City address via the following:
• The City of Midland, Michigan - Municipal Government page (this page 😎)
• YouTube at www.youtube.com/citymidland
• Online at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/livestream under “Community Messages”
• Streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire via the free MCTV Network Community Voices app
• Mobile devices via the free Cablecast Community Media app
• Cable TV with Charter Spectrum Channel 189 & DIRECTV U-Verse Channel 99

03/02/2026

Tonight’s city council meeting highlights : Resolutions for the 2026 Sidewalk Improvement Program, an upcoming Color Run, recognizing MS awareness week and considering purchases for the Storm Sewer Improvement Project. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Click the link below to view the entire agenda.

02/20/2026

At the City Council meeting on Monday, February 23 at 7 p.m. we will review the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, Annual Sidewalk Report, Stormwater Management Budget and Woody Debris Management Project. Please click the link for the entire agenda.