The City Clerk administers elections, registers voters, serves as clerk to City Council and is the official record keeper for the City.

City Records

The City Clerk's office is responsible for maintenance of City records, which includes all recorded actions of the City Council as well as deeds, easements, contracts and other general records, including Brookside Cemetery, which is owned and managed by the City. For Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals information, contact Development Services Department Director Brad Raymond at 424-6548. For all other information, including Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA), contact Mary Feight at 424-6541.

Code of Ordinances

Elections and Voter Registration

The City Clerk's Office conducts all City, State and Federal Elections, as well as elections for Tecumseh Public Schools and the Tecumseh District Library. Voter registration records are maintained by the Clerk's Office using the state-wide Qualified Voter File. For voter registration and absentee ballots, contact Mary Feight at 424-6546.

The City Clerk is always looking for qualified voters registered in Lenawee County to serve as Election Inspectors. Interested persons ages 16 and older should contact Mary Feight at 424-6541 to obtain an application.

Local City officials elected by popular vote are the Mayor and Council Members. These positions are non-partisan and nominated by petition. Residents interested in running for elected office should contact Mary Feight at 424-6541 to obtain a petition and filing deadline information. In accordance with the City Charter, petition availability is advertised in the Tecumseh Herald via display ad, prior to each election.

The seven (7) member City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Council Members, who serve for two (2) year terms each. The Mayor and three (3) Council Members are elected in November each even numbered year, while three (3) Council Members are elected every November in odd numbered years.

Licenses and Permits Issued by the Clerk's Office

Garage Sale permits, Temporary and Permanent Business Licenses, Solicitor's Licenses (for door to door sales), Non Profit Soliciting Licenses, Going Out of Business Licenses, Street Opening Permits and Water and Sewer Tap Permits can be obtained through the City Clerk's Office. Stop in the Clerk's Office or you may call 424-6541 or 424-6546 for requirements and costs.

Water and Sewer Services

Water and sewer billing is managed by the Account/Utility Clerk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For information concerning water and sewer rates, how to obtain a separate water meter for a lawn sprinkler or to obtain general information concerning water and sewer bills call Julie Craig at 424-6542.