City of Morenci

Residents have until Tuesday, April 25 to submit a petition to run for city office. Four City Council positions and that of the mayor expire in November. Candidates must have had residency in the City for at least one year prior to the November election. Nominating petitions must have the signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City. Petitions are available at City Hall.

City Election Deadline is April 25

April 21, 2023

Residents have until Tuesday, April 25 to submit a petition to run for city office. Four city council positions and that of the mayor expire in November. Candidates must have ha...

The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Offices located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.

DDA Meeting 4/25/2023

April 21, 2023

The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Offices located at 118 Orch...

The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular business items for the month of April 2023.

Planning Commission Meeting 4/17/2023

April 12, 2023

The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular bus...

Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.

City Council Meeting 4/17/2023

April 12, 2023

Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI. Meeting Agenda & Co...

The City of Morenci is proud to offer the opportunity to honor a Veteran or current military service member with a customized 18x36" light pole banner. Banners will be displayed on Main St. and North St. in Downtown Morenci for Memorial Day, throughout the summer, and for Veteran's Day. At the end of the year, banners will be returned to families as a keepsake. Banners are $150 each, and a portion of the proceeds will support the Morenci American Legion. Applications are available at City Hall and on our website here. Applications, along with payment, in the form of cash or check (payable to American Legion Post 368), are accepted at City Hall. The deadline to submit is Thursday, April 6, however only 30 spaces are available, so don't delay. Please help us fill the streets with Hometown Hero pride by honoring a family member or friend in Downtown Morenci. Contact Heather Sarnac, Community & Economic Development Director, for more information.

Hometown Heroes Banner Program

April 5, 2023

* UPDATE 4/5/2023 - All Hometown Heroes Banners are reserved. We are no longer able to accept applications. The City of Morenci is proud to offer the opportunity to honor a Vete...

City of Morenci Accepting Sealed Bids for Landscape Architecture Services for Implementation of Michigan DNR Spark Grant

April 3, 2023

The City of Morenci will receive sealed bids for Landscape Architecture Services for Implementation of Michigan DNR Spark Grant until 10:00 a.m. on April 13, 2023. A copy of t...

The Summer Recreation Program Coordinator position will perform duties pertaining to running the general operations of the Summer Recreation Program for the City of Morenci. Work is performed under the supervision of the City Administrator. To review the job description in detail, click here. Please note that applications are due by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. An application may be obtained at the Morenci City Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256. This position is a part-time position at around ten (10) hours a week for six (6) weeks during the summer of 2018. Instructions to Apply for the Position Please submit an application along with any additional applicable information to Brad Moran, City Administrator via email at brad.moran@cityofmorenci.org or hard copy at: City of Morenci Attn: City Administrator 118 Orchard Street Morenci, MI 49256 The City of Morenci is an equal opportunity employer.

Now Hiring Summer Recreation Program Coordinator

March 31, 2023

The Summer Recreation Program Coordinator position will perform duties pertaining to running the general operations of the Summer Recreation Program for the City of Morenci. Work...

Burn Permits

March 31, 2023

An update from Fire Chief, Brad Lonis: Burn permits are available at City Hall and are required for open burning outside Morenci city limits. Chesterfield Township residents ...

Community Parks Plan Open House Thursday, April 6, 3-6 p.m. at Stair District Library

Parks Plan Community Open House

March 27, 2023

Mark your calendars! We are hosting a Community Open House for our 5-year Parks & Recreation Plan on Thursday, April 6. Stop in at Stair District Library between 3:00 and 6:00 p....

The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall Offices, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.

DDA Meeting 3/28/2023

March 23, 2023

The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall Offices, located at 118 Orchard St...

Planning Commission Meeting

March 22, 2023

The next meeting for the Planning Commission will be the regularly scheduled April meeting.

The April meeting of City Council has been changed to April 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting April 2023

March 16, 2023

The April 2023 regular meeting of Morenci City Council has been changed to Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Morenci City Offices, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256.

The City of Morenci is providing a dumpster for bulky item dumping this Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the DPW facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St. (behind Wakefield Park). Residents may dispose of up to two bulky items per primary household. Check in will occur with a DPW laborer prior to dumping. Only one trip is allowed per primary household and the bulky items must have been generated from that residence. IDs will be verified and recorded, and violators will be turned away. This service is free of charge. No transportation is provided. For a list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please visit our website.

Bulky Item Dumpster Service

March 15, 2023

The City of Morenci is providing a dumpster for bulky item dumping this Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the DPW facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St. (behind Wa...

The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular business items for the month of March 2023.

Planning Commission Meeting 3/13/2023

March 10, 2023

The Morenci Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, 118 Orchard St., Morenci, MI 49256 to conduct regular bus...

Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.

City Council Meeting 3/13/2023

March 9, 2023

Morenci City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI. Meeting Agenda & ...

City Council will hold a special meeting to set 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year goals on Wednesday, March 22. The meeting will begin with tours of City departments and buildings at 6:00 p.m. Discussion will take place at the conclusion of the tour at City Hall at 7:45 p.m. Goal setting will help establish the FY 23/24 budget and the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.

City Council Goals Session 3/22/2023

March 9, 2023

City Council will hold a special meeting to set 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year goals on Wednesday, March 22. The meeting will begin with tours of City departments and buildings at 6:0...

Board of Review

March 8, 2023

Due to Friday's snowfall, there have been delays in brush pick up. The deadline for brush to be placed at the curb is now extended to Monday, March 13 at noon. Please keep brush away from any obstructions such as guide wires, communication boxes, telephone poles, trees, fire hydrants, and mailboxes.

Brush Pick Up Update

March 7, 2023

Due to Friday's snowfall, there have been delays in brush pick up. The deadline for brush to be placed at the curb is now extended to Monday, March 13 at noon. When placing brush...

Lucky Charm Scavenger Hunt

March 6, 2023

Coming to Downtown Morenci to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is a Lucky Charm Scavenger Hunt, a fun outdoor event for detectives of all ages! A leprechaun will be visiting Morenci as...

Four Morenci City Council positions and that of the mayor expire in November. Candidates have until April 25 to file a petition at City Hall. The terms of Mayor Sean Seger and Councilors Jerome Bussell, Jeff Lampson, and Diane Molitierno expire this year. There is also one vacant seat due to the resignation of Sandra Emmons. Council is expected to appoint a new member to fill the vacancy at the March 13 meeting. That person will serve only through the November election. Mayor Seger has decided not to seek another term in office. Candidates must have had residency in the City for at least one year prior to the November election. Nominating petitions must have the signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the City. Petitions are available at City Hall.

Council Positions Open

March 2, 2023

Four Morenci City Council positions and that of the mayor expire in November. Candidates have until April 25 to file a petition at City Hall. The terms of Mayor Sean Seger and...