City Clerk

The City Clerk serves as the Clerk of Council and is responsible for keeping a public record of all proceedings of the Council, including the certification of all ordinances and resolutions. The City Clerk is the official custodian of the city seal and any other papers, documents or records pertaining to the City. The City Clerk's Office is also responsible for the administration of all city elections. Documents on this site may require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Our Mission

The City Clerk's Office is committed to maintaining the integrity of city government in the City of Ann Arbor and ensuring an informed citizenry by providing access to City government through open and accessible meetings and accurate recording of the City Council proceedings; by protecting and preserving City documents and records; through the conduct of fair and democratic elections; and by providing excellent service to the public.

News

2025

New Ann Arbor City flags are now available to purchase at the Clerk's Office! Small parade flags are $10 and large flags (6ftx4ft) are $65. Laptop stickers are also available at the Clerk's Office front counter, free of charge.

2024

Check out our bicentennial Voting History project, 200 Years of A2Votes featured in the Ann Arbor District Library's Ann Arbor 200 project!

2023

- The City Clerk's Office received the "Stars and Stripes Award for Best Partnership" by the Election Center! This award recognizes the collaboration between the City Clerk's Office and the UMICH Votes Coalition and their work operating a satellite City Clerk's Office in November 2022. Below: Jacqueline Beaudry, City Clerk, and Sarah Alanis, Satellite Office Project Manager.

- The Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks has named City of Ann Arbor Clerk Jacqueline Beaudry the 2019 City Clerk of the Year! Ms. Beaudry is currently serving as the 2023/2024 MAMC President.