CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Information for City Commission Candidates
Primary Election: August
5, 2025 **(if needed) --- General Election: November 4, 2025
Michigan Election Law (Excerpt) ACT 116 of 1954
** If not more than twice the number of candidates as there are persons
to be elected (8) to that office have filed, the August Primary shall not be
held and valid petitions shall be declared the nominees for the offices
There will be four City Commission terms expiring in 2025
One – two (2) year term Three – four (4) year terms
Eligibility for Office of City Commission
Pursuant to City Charter Section 4.4,must be a City of Plymouth resident for a minimum of one year prior to primary election last filing day and be a qualified and registered elector of the city.
Filing Requirements:
A candidate who wishes to appear on the ballot must submit a complete filing to the City Clerk by the statutory deadline shown below. A complete filing consists of both:
1) Required completed and accurate Affidavit of Identity
2) Required Nominating Petitions (City/Township Nonpartisan) bearing sufficient signatures.
[minimum 40 signatures maximum 100 signatures] *make copies of your signed petitions before you file
Filing information and petitions can be obtained at the City Clerk’s office beginning 2/3/2025 *Filing fee of $100 Does Not Apply*
Filing Deadline No later than 4:00p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Withdrawal Deadline No later than 4:00p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025
Withdrawal must be in submitted to the City Clerk’s office in writing and signed by the candidate
(electronic signatures not accepted)
Filing Location City of Plymouth City Clerk’s Office
201 S. Main, Plymouth, MI 48170
734-453-1234 ext. 234, 225
Call or Email the City Clerk’s office to schedule a filing appointment.
*Recommended to ensure the City Clerk is available to accept the filing.
Campaign Finance
Candidates and persons acting on their behalf are reminded that they are subject to provisions of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. It is a candidate’s responsibility to contact the Wayne County Clerk‘s office to determine what requirements they are subject to regarding campaign finance. This law requires filing of various financial reports with the Wayne County Clerk.
Visit https://www.wccampaignfinance.com for Campaign Finance.
Additional Information
Filing requirements for the City of Plymouth City Commission can be located in the Plymouth City Charter. Additional helpful candidate filing information and guideline can be found on websites for the State of Michigan, Wayne County, MI and the Michigan Municipal League.