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Jordan brings wealth of management and leadership skills to City Administrator job
Published on January 10, 2025
STURGIS – Sturgis native and former Sturgis City Council member Aaron Jordan says he has a deep-rooted connection with the community and wants to foster a more united Sturgis as he takes the role of Sturgis’s first City Administrator.Jordan, who has served in the National Guard and on active duty f…
Jordan to be appointed Sturgis’ first City Administrator
Published on January 08, 2025
STURGIS – Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester has announced plans to appoint Aaron Jordan as the city's first City Administrator.In April 2024, Sturgis voters approved a new form of government granting the mayor authority to appoint a City Administrator, subject to approval by the City Council.The appoin…
Usera, Chaplin elected to Sturgis City Council
Published on January 07, 2025
STURGIS – Alex Usera and Mark Chaplin were elected to the Sturgis City Council in a special election held Tuesday in Sturgis.In Ward 1, Usera received 69 votes to 67 for challenger Ryan Klima. The Ward 1 seat opened on the Sturgis City Council when Councilor Mike Bachand resigned from the council i…
Early voting closes today, Jan. 6, for Sturgis Municipal Special Election
Published on January 06, 2025
STURGIS - The Sturgis Municipal Special Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7.Early voting continues today, Monday, Jan. 6, 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. today. For the special election, o…
Sturgis City Council meeting moved to Jan. 9
Published on January 03, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council’s first regular meeting of January has been moved to Jan. 9.The meeting had been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, but the council decided that it would be more efficient to move the meeting until after the Jan. 7, special municipal election because the council would …
City Council passes 2025 budget
Published on December 19, 2024
STURGIS – The Sturgis City Council approved the 2025 budget at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 9.Acting Mayor Kevin Forrester said the 2025 budget, developed with a focus on financial prudence, sustainability, and the continued delivery of essential services, reflects the city’s commitment to balancing…
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…