FAQs

City Clerk

• How do I know what’s on the City Commission Meeting Agenda?

  The Agenda is posted in the cabinet by the entrance to City Hall the Friday before a Monday Meeting. It is also posted on this website on the meetings page. 

• How does my organization put information on the Public Broadcasting Channel 17?

  Submit the written information to the City Clerk either in person at City Hall, by mail at City Hall, by fax or email the City Clerk. Information is reviewed for content and may be edited. In addition, the City maintains a very active Facebook page and your event can be featured there.  Please let us know how we can help you publicize your community event.

• Is there a Notary at City Hall?

  Yes, the Clerk is a Notary and there are other Notaries at City Hall. The fee is one dollar ($5.00) per signature

• What do I have to do to run for the City Commission?

  All citizens wishing to become a City Commissioner must be 18 years of age, a registered voter and live within the City limits of Buchanan for the last 2 years. Nominating Petitions must be circulated and endorsed by a minimum of 6/maximum of 20 registered voters from Buchanan and filed with the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fifteenth Tuesday before the November General Election. Nominating Petitions can be obtained from the City Clerk. There is a City Election every even year on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. You must also file an Affidavit of Identity and a Statement of Organization. The Clerk will assist you through this process. Nominating Petitions can be obtained from the City Clerk (Please call to find out the release date).  There is a City Election every even year held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. You must also file an Affidavit of Identity and a Statement of Organization. The Clerk will assist you through this process.

• When are City Commission Meetings?

  Meetings are normally held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. at Buchanan City Hall. City Hall is located at 302 North Redbud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107.  All City Commission meetings are open to the public and we encourage all city residents to attend. 

  • Comments may also be submitted in writing at least 4 hours in advance to the City Clerk.
  • Individuals with disabilities may request necessary reasonable accommodations in writing at least 24 hours in advance to the City Clerk.
• Where do I get a Peddler’s/Solicitors License and how much are they?

  When you are going to be selling door-to-door you must request a License through the Buchanan Police Department. Both must sign the Peddlers or Solicitors License. The fee is $10 per day. However, United States Veteran’s (with proof) are exempt from the fee. Click Here for Peddlers or Solicitors License.

• Where do I go to transfer grave spaces?

  The Cemetery Supervisor can assist with a Deed Transfer and can be contacted at 695-3971 or the Clerks Office can assist you. The cost of a Deed Transfer is $50.00. Stop by City Hall-302 N. Redbud Trail or, call or email the City Clerk.