VILLAGE OPERATIONS

​The Village of Mancelona is governed by a five member board, consisting of one president and four trustees. The council members are on several committees within the board to make decisions that are in the best interest of the community. The residents are the electors of these officials.

The Village also has employees to run the daily operations. These employees are hired by the council to perform specific duties of Clerk and Treasurer. The Village also has a Department of Public Works Division. These two employees are to maintain roads, sidewalks, parks and other grounds and activities with the Village. Mancelona also operates its own Police Department staffed to maintain safety within the Village.

The Village Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Village Hall.

ESTABLISHED IN 1889

Located in the southeast corner of Antrim County at the crossroads of US-131 and M-88, Mancelona has served as a hub for Northern Michigan travelers, businesses, and residents since the late 1800s. Named after the daughter of early settler Perry Andress, who moved his family to the area in 1869, the Village was originally incorporated in 1889 and later reincorporated under Michigan’s General Law Village Act of 1895.

Today, the Village of Mancelona works to provide essential public services, maintain infrastructure, support responsible growth, and preserve the character of the community for residents and future generations. Village operations and services are funded through local tax collection and guided by an elected village government committed to transparency and public access to information.

Records including meeting minutes, annual budgets, audits, and other public documents can be found through the Financials & Archives section of the website. We are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of this website to better serve all residents and visitors.