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Elected 2022

10/28/2026

07/07/2026

Step by step on how to set up your water portal account

07/06/2026

Want to know what happens at City Council meetings? I break down the whole meeting going through the agenda format so you know what to expect if you come to a meeting.

06/29/2026

The splash pad is open!💦

We owe a huge thank you to our contractors and the DPW team for working extra hard to get the splash pad open in time for this heat wave. Splash pad hours are noon - 8:00 p.m.

Please be patient with our mess. We have temporary fencing up to keep the dirt and grass seed out of the splash pad.

06/28/2026

The weather forecast this week looks HOT! City Hall has a room available for anyone who wants to sit and relax in the air conditioning.

06/25/2026

NEW WATER PORTAL ACTIVE NOW!

Managing Your Water Account Just Got Easier!

The City of Owosso is excited to introduce our new online Water Portal. The portal gives residents convenient access to their water account information anytime, anywhere.

With the new portal, you can:
• View your account balance and billing information
• Monitor your water usage
• Submit a service request
• Set up notifications and alerts

We encourage all water customers to sign up and take advantage of this new tool designed to make managing your utility account more convenient than ever.

Getting started is easy:
Go to www.ci.owosso.mi.us and click on the water portal button on the homepage.
On the sign-in screen, look below the blue sign-in button and click “Register”, next to “Don’t have an account”. This is the first step in creating your new account.
Enter your details. Fill in your full name and address, then create a password and type it again to confirm. Click Continue.
Verify your email. We will send you a verification code. Open your email to find the code. Don’t see it? Check your spam/junk folder or click “resend verification code”.
Connect your water account. Enter your 10-digit water account number and the zip code on your account and click “Finish Registration”
You’re in! You’ll land on your dashboard. From the menu, you can open usage, bills, alerts, tickets, and settings to turn on email alerts.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month, Owosso 🌈

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, history, and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in our community and across our country.

Strong communities are built when neighbors feels safe, respected, and welcome to participate fully in civic life.

As we celebrate Pride Month, I hope we continue striving to be a community where everyone feels they belong, where we treat one another with kindness, and where our differences make us stronger.

Wishing everyone a happy, joyful, and meaningful Pride Month.

🏳️‍🌈

05/01/2026

I’ve been digging into one of our city ordinances this week, and I’d love some input from the community.

Current Owosso code (Sec. 5-4) limits households to no more than three dogs and/or cats, with anything beyond that classified as a “kennel” requiring a separate license.

From what I’ve been able to find, this limit was established by a committee in the 1970s, and there’s no clear record of how that number was determined.

So I’m curious:

Does a three-pet limit reflect how people actually live today?
Does it feel reasonable, too restrictive, or about right?

I’m not advocating for a specific change at this point — just trying to understand whether this ordinance still aligns with community expectations and real-life situations.

If you have thoughts, experiences, or even examples from other communities, I’d genuinely like to hear them.

(And yes…this question came up after hearing from residents who were surprised to learn they were out of compliance.)

Let’s talk 👇

04/07/2026

Last night I brought up something that’s been sitting with me for a while, and I want to share it here because it matters beyond just one meeting.

Right now, serving on City Council pays $10 per meeting.

On paper, that might seem fine. But in reality, it creates a barrier most people don’t see.

Because for many residents, showing up to a meeting isn’t just about time. It can come with real, out-of-pocket costs.

If you’re a parent, that might mean paying for childcare.
If you’re caring for an aging parent or a family member with additional needs, that’s dependent care.
If you work an hourly job, it may mean lost wages.

When you add it up, it can cost $75–$100 (or more) just to attend a single meeting.

So the question becomes:
Who can actually afford to serve?

Not who cares enough. Not who would be good at it.
But who can afford the time, the flexibility, and sometimes the extra expense.

And that’s where this becomes a fairness issue.

Because when participation costs money, it quietly limits who is able to step forward. It favors people with financial flexibility, built-in support systems, or fewer caregiving responsibilities.

That means we’re not always getting a full picture of our community represented at the table.

This isn’t about “politicians wanting more money.”
It’s about making sure public service is actually accessible.

If we want a City Council that reflects our community, we have to look at the barriers that exist today, even the quiet ones.

So I’d love to hear from you:

Do you think serving on council should ever cost someone money out of pocket?
What would make it more realistic for more people in our community to step forward?

– Emily

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