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2026 CITY OF HOUGHTON RESIDENTS NATURAL YARD DEBRIS & FALL CLEAN-UP
YARD DEBRIS: The City of Houghton allows residents of the city to drop off their yard debris (leaves, small branches and yard clippings) at our
Resolution 2026-2018: Authorizing Application for Transportation Alternatives Program
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 5:30 PM, City Center Council Chambers, Josh Harju from UP Engineers and Architects will present on the below resolution. RESOLUTION
Canceled Planning Commission Meeting: 9/29/2026
The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026, is canceled due to lack of an agenda.
Joint Meeting Presentations from 3/31/2026
Joint meeting 2026 joint meeting branding slide
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Zoom Link, Council Meeting, 10/14/2026, 5:30 PM
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Meetings: The Houghton City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of every month. Agendas and agenda packets for each meeting will be placed in the Searchable Document Center of the website on the Monday before the meeting by 5:00 p.m.
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City Council Members
Robert X. Megowen
Mayor
robert.megowen@cityofhoughton.com
Served since 2002
Current Term Expires 11/2026
Jan Cole
Citizen Planner
virginia.cole@cityofhoughton.com
Served since 2020
Current Term Expires 11/2028
Craig Waddell
Citizen Planner
craig.waddell@cityofhoughton.com
Served since 2022
Current Term Expires 11/2026
Rules of Procedure
Council meetings are open to the public. The Mayor presides over the meeting. The agenda is set prior to each meeting. Each meeting includes opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on any subject.
Rhiannon Schmidt