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Upcoming Election Datesvote

August 4, 2020 State Primary
November 3, 2020 State General Election

Nomination Petitions Are Available For the Following Positions

School Board Trustee - Trenton Public Schools

Notice is hereby given, that petitions for the General Election to be held on Tuesday November 3, 2020, are available in the City Clerk’s Office, 2800 Third Street, Trenton, Michigan, for candidates of the following elected position: School Board Trustee (Three – Six Year Terms) Petitions can be picked up between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In lieu of a Nominating Petition a filing fee of $100.00, upon completion of the Affidavit of Identity and Receipt of Filing, may be submitted. Deadline for filing these petitions is Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. For more information please call (734) 675-8600.

THE MISSION OF THE CLERK’S DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Clerk’s Office is to provide accurate and courteous service to our citizens and our visitors. As official Keeper of the Records for the City, the Clerk’s Office provides clerical services to the City Council both in the preparation of its agendas and taking minutes of its meetings. All original minutes of the Council are kept and archived.

All birth and death certificates occurring in the City of Trenton are kept and certified copies are made available to those individuals eligible to purchase them. Licenses are issued in the Clerk’s Office, such as: animal licenses, food or ice cream truck, massage licenses, mechanical amusement devices, peddlers and transient merchant licenses.

The Clerk’s Office also conducts the filing of all petitions, lawsuits, subpoenas, and Freedom of Information requests. The Clerk’s Office conducts all elections in accordance with State and Federal law. The Clerk also administers the Oath of Office to all City Officials, Police Officials, Board and Commissioner Members. The City Clerk’s Office also provides a notary service (some fees may apply for Notary Services).

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    Physical Address
    2800 Third St.
    Trenton, MI 48183

    Phone: 734-675-8600
    Fax: 734-675-5262

  2. Debra R. Devitt

    City Clerk
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  3. Eric J. Hoshaw

    Deputy City Clerk
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  4. Kathy Eagal

    Secretary
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