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City Hall Holiday Closure Notice
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Public Notice of December Board of Review
The December Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI.
Mayor and Mayor pro tem Chosen for the City of St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Michigan, November 19, 2025—Newly elected commissioners were sworn in and a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were chosen for the City of St. Joseph Wednesday afternoon at the organizational...
Canceled Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, 12/11
The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11 has been canceled.
Hiring: Water & Sewer Serviceperson 11-2025
The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Water and Sewer Serviceperson to join our team! Knowledge of water and sewer systems is preferred.
DDA TIF Resident Advisory Council Meeting
The St. Joseph Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Resident Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 17 at 1:00p.m. at City Hall to discuss the...
The 2026-2030 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Draft is Now Available for Review
View the plan below and please submit any feedback in writing by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 in one of the following ways:
St. Joseph City Commission approves downtown parking lot sale, paving next steps for proposed development
St. Joseph, Michigan, August 25, 2025 — The St.
Downtown Parking Program Pause Continues
St. Joseph, Michigan, July 14, 2025 — The St. Joseph City Commission this evening reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with businesses and residents on downtown parking.
Public Notice of Parks & Recreation Master Plan Public Hearing
A Public Hearing has been set for January 12th, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m., before the St. Joseph City Commission, St. Joseph City Hall, Commission Chambers, City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street,...
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