News Flash

Virtual Meetings

All meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals are broadcast live on Spectrum channel 995 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99.  These meetings are also live-streamed at https://portagemi.viebit.com/index.php?folder...

Annual Report

The City of Portage welcomes a new publication to its roster: the City of Portage annual report detailing Fiscal Year 2019-2020.  This publication represents Portage's commitment to transparency and its desire to share the financial, eco...

Non-Heated Restrooms Closed

The City of Portage Department of Public Works plans to close the following non-heated restrooms on Monday, October 26, 2020 for the winter season: Central Park, Harbors West Park, Haverhill Park, Hayloft Theatre, Lakeview Park, Lexington Green Park, Oakl...

4-Star Community

The City of Portage has been recognized for its successes and efforts in contributing to Michigan’s entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for...

Fall Leaf Collection Program

The annual Fall Leaf Collection Program will begin on Monday, October 26 in Zone 1.  Complete program details and a collection map were provided to residents in the September Portager newsletter. 

The Fall Leaf Collection Program includes...

I Love Portage Essay Contest!

Students!  Do you have a passion for Portage?  Tell us about it!  Mayor Randall and the City Council may select you to virtually “flip the switch” to light the annual holiday lights in the Portage City Centre...

Trick-or-Treating & Fall Holiday Celebrations 2020

The City of Portage urges citizens to use discretion and exercise caution when participating in trick-or-treating and fall holiday celebrations during the months of October and November. If the decision is made to participate in trick-or-treating, please ...

Absentee Ballot Postage

No Postage Necessary! The State of Michigan will reimburse local clerks for postage on return absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election. For Portage voters this means the green return envelope inside absentee ballot will feature a pink postal m...

Eastern Equine Encephalitis