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City of Eaton Rapids

Michigan's Island City

City of Eaton Rapids

October Mayor’s Corner

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I want to take the opportunity to let you know about some upcoming events. On October 30th the annual Downtown Trick or Treat, from 5-7pm. Local businesses will be passing out candy and treats to all the kids. Please watch carefully for pedestrians crossing Main Street as this is usually a very well attended event.

The Eaton Rapids Lions Club will hold its 80th Anniversary at the Eaton Rapids Area District Library on Wednesday, November 6th from 4pm-6pm. Cake and punch will be provided. All past and present Lions Club members are invited to attend, along with the public. At the same time, the Lions Peace Poster contest will be on display where the general public will vote for the best artwork created by our local teens. Voting is from November 6th-8th at the library.  Please plan to come out and celebrate the Eaton Rapids Lions!

The Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center will hold its’ annual Veterans Day plaque unveiling on Saturday, November 16th at 10am. Please plan to attend to pay tribute to the local heroes whose names will be displayed.

I want to give an update on the recycling center. The city has not been successful at obtaining grant funding to build a recycling building. It seems the State of Michigan would like to direct funds towards County recycling efforts. That being said, we are working with Eaton County to have their mobile recycling unit come to the City of Eaton Rapids once per month so that any Eaton County resident can turn in their recyclables. We are working out those details now and will update all of you once they are final. It’s a huge disappointment that we won’t have our own center, but I think this option will be very good for our residents.

Thank you!

Mayor Pam Colestock

Early Voting Dates and Locations 

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Election Day Voting November 5, 2024 
Polls open 7am-8pm 
101 Line St. Eaton Rapids 

Early Voting Dates and Locations 
October 26-November 3 
Carmel Township Building 
661 Beech Hwy, Charlotte 

  • Day 1, Saturday, October 26, 2024: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Day 2, Sunday, October 27, 2024: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Day 3, Monday, October 28, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Day 4, Tuesday, October 29, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Day 5, Wednesday, October 30, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Day 6, Thursday, October 31, 2024: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
  • Day 7, Friday, November 1, 2024: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
  • Day 8, Saturday, November 2, 2024: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
  • Day 9, Sunday, November 3, 2024: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Apply to be an Election Inspector 
Email- rwebb@cityofeatonrapids.gov 
Call – 517-237-3786 
Website – www.cityofeatonrapids.gov/elections/ 

City Clerk’s Office will be open November 2, 2024, from 7am-3pm to register to vote. 

Notice of Council Work Session Meeting Time Change

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 CHANGE OF TIME NOTICE 

The City of Eaton Rapids Work Session Meeting 

200 S. Main Street 
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 
(517) 663-8118 
cityofeatonrapids.com 

The Work Session Meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. will be held at 5:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING. The next Work Session scheduled meeting will be held on November 11, 2024. 

Robin Webb, Clerk 

Notice of LDFA Meeting Date Change

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 MEETING NOTICE CHANGE 

The City of Eaton Rapids Local Development Finance Authority 

200 S. Main Street 
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 
(517) 663-8118 
cityofeatonrapids.com 

A Meeting scheduled for November 15, 2024 has been changed to November 22, 2024, at 7:15 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 20, 2024. 

Robin Webb, Clerk 

Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation

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CANCELED MEETING NOTICE

To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):

The City of Eaton Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals

200 S. Main Street

Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

(517) 663-8118

cityofeatonrapids.gov

The Meeting scheduled for October 09, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on November 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

Robin Webb, Clerk

Free Transit from EATRAN for Nov 5 Election Day

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Tri-County transits offer free rides through Election Day

Free rides in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties give voters access to register, vote early through Nov. 5

LANSING, Mich., Oct. 2 — To eliminate transportation barriers and ensure voter access, the tri-county region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – are offering systemwide free rides now through the Nov. 5 state general election for riders registering to vote, participating in early voting, dropping off ballots at drop boxes and voting in-person on Election Day.

“Transit systems in the tri-county region have long supported voter-access initiatives,” said Bradley T. Funkhouser, CATA CEO and EATRAN executive director. “Transportation barriers are a threat to democracy. We’re committed to removing those barriers.”

Need a ride to register or vote? Simply inform your driver that you are going to vote, and your ride is free — no ID required. For a list of early voting locations, ballot drop boxes and polling sites, visit www.michigan.gov/vote. Riders will also find voting sites and can plan their trips for election-related activities via Transit app. Download the app today from your app store.

Trips on CATA’s Spec-Tran and Rural Service must be scheduled by 5 p.m. the day before a rider plans to vote. Same-day rides are not available for these services. CATA recommends that all Redi-Ride trips to vote be scheduled a day in advance. Demand-response rides can be arranged by calling 517-394-2282.

EATRAN riders must reserve trips to and from Eaton County’s early voting locations, ballot drop boxes and polling centers by calling 517-543-4087 no later than 5 p.m. the day before they plan to vote.

Clinton Transit voters should call 989-224-8127 or use the Clinton Transit mobile app to schedule a ride at least a day in advance. Scheduling hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Visit www.cata.org/vote, www.eatran.com or www.mybluebus.com for additional information regarding free rides.

About

CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit work collaboratively to meet the mobility needs of our region. Our services are provided in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, without discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.

Point of Contact:
Lolo Robison
517-896-1873