Jermey Ottaway - Marquette City Commissioner

07/29/2026

Are you a resident of Marquette and want to be involved in the community and don’t know where to start? Check out the Citizens Academy and learn about the inter-workings of our city government.

The Citizens Academy is an annual program run by the City of Marquette to provide an education opportunity for residents to learn more about city operations. Participants will attend weekly sessions covering different departments across the city. Sessions include an overview and tour of the fire dep...

07/29/2026

MULTI-USE PATH CENTERLINE PAINTING

Beginning on Wednesday July 29, 2026 centerline painting work will begin on the Lakeshore multi-use pathway between Pine Street and Front Street/ US41. This centerline is a safety recommendation from the City’s E-Bike task force. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

Multi-use path users should be aware of traffic control devices and to use caution while traveling through the work zone.

07/28/2026

Early voting is underway for the August 4th Primary.

This election is particularly important for our county. If you live in Marquette County District 1 or District 3 please consider voting for the candidates I have endorsed.

Cody Mayer for Marquette County Commission District 1 and Jenna Smith for Marquette County Commission are both former Mayors of Marquette who have a vast amount of experience understanding and working through local issues. If elected I’m confident in not only their ability to lead, but their ability to move Marquette forward.

Please make a plan and take the opportunity to vote.

07/27/2026

📢 Last Call! We Want to Hear From You! 🚗

There's still time to share your thoughts on parking along North Third Street!

The North Third Street Parking Survey closes this Friday, July 31, and your feedback will help inform future parking decisions for the area.

As a thank you for participating, respondents who choose to provide their email address will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 gift card to a business on North Third Street!

🗓️ Survey closes: Friday, July 31
🎉 Prize: $25 Third Street business gift card

Take the survey today and help shape the future of North Third Street!

🔗 Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpT1loyVz9l0BEoInncGGYLGEVYVZZaSa1KW8FW3ls81S5DA/viewform

05/29/2026

05/21/2026

Summer Park Hours begin Monday, May 25!

05/20/2026

This is NOT an E-Bike! E-Motorcycles comparable to the photo below are considered an ORV and NOT allowed on city streets or the multiuse path. Our department has received several complaints about people driving these on city streets and the multiuse path.

05/20/2026

Last week my friend, Jenna Smith, announced her candidacy for Marquette County Commissioner in District 3.

I am proud to endorse her and encourage anyone in District 3 to vote for her to represent them.

I have known Jenna for a number of years and had the privilege of serving alongside her on the Marquette City Commission for her final two years on the board. I’ve seen firsthand the kind of leader she is.

Jenna understands the issues better than anybody. She’s always exceptionally prepared, detail oriented, and fully committed to doing the work necessary to make thoughtful decisions for our community. Her professionalism and dedication certainly inspired me, as it was clear she never took the responsibility of public service lightly.

As a former Mayor of Marquette, Jenna has already demonstrated outstanding leadership for our community. She understands how to bring people together, tackle difficult issues, and advocate for residents with both compassion and determination. She has the experience, work ethic, and steady leadership that Marquette County desperately needs.

Most importantly, nobody will work harder for this community than Jenna. She genuinely cares about the people she serves and is deeply invested in the future of Marquette County.

Please join me in supporting Jenna Smith for Marquette County Commission.