Commissioner Boomer Wingard

08/28/2026

I'm excited to let you know that I am seeking re-election to the Mount Pleasant City Commission this November!

This page is intended for use in my role as a commissioner- to share information from the City, work being done on the Commission, and what I am up to while wearing my 'Mayor Hat'. If you are interested in learning more or following along with my campaign, you can do so by visiting my campaign website www.electwingard.com, or through my candidate page by searching for Wingard4CityCommission.

I've appreciated being able to work with the whole community over the last four years and am excited about what the future holds for all of us!

08/27/2026

Had a great time today volunteering with Office of Residence Life to welcome and check-in new students during move-in to CMU! Glad to be a part of the process as students start to build their home-away-from home here in Mt. Pleasant! Shout out to Audrey Elworth and her team of CMU staff and volunteers for their great work to make the process as smooth as possible for the newest class of Chips! 🔥☝️

08/27/2026

Improvements are coming to two Mt. Pleasant parks as restoration projects begin at Chipp-A-Waters and Millpond. During the project, the bridge to Veits Woods and the trail between the bridge and th…

08/26/2026

Incredibly proud of everyone involved in making this past weekend a success. It was an absolute joy walking downtown on Saturday and feeling the immense energy from so many people out and about to come together, celebrate, and have a wonderful time in Mount Pleasant!

08/17/2026

The Pixie Pig Out is back!

Join us at 7 p.m. Friday, August 21, at Pixie Restaurant (302 N. Mission Street), for the finale of Coneys for a Cause. Stop by to watch a friendly coney-eating competition between law enforcement agencies and enjoy $1.99 coney dogs..

The Pixie will donate 100% of the profits from every coney sold to the Mt. Pleasant Police Youth Services Unit (YSU).

Stop by, grab a coney and support a great cause! 🌭

02/04/2026

We've had quite a few storms this winter, and as I understand it, the groundhog saw his shadow, so we have another six weeks more still to come. Be sure to look for the sign-up list for free brush chipping to take place early this spring to help clean up when it's all said and done!

UPDATE: All slots are filled for April 13-17, 2026 no-fee brush chipping.

To help manage the extra branches left by winter weather, an early, no-cost brush pickup will be offered this spring. The City of Mt. Pleasant will provide an early free brush chipping service during the week of April 13–17.

This pickup gives residents a convenient way to clean up after winter storms, while our regular fee-based program continues for those wanting service sooner.

Registration is required and will open Monday, March 30, 2026. Complete sign-up details will be announced before registration opens.

01/28/2026

I’d like to extend my gratitude to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for choosing our community's vision to receive these grant dollars, and to the teams at the City of Mt. Pleasant, MI and the Middle Michigan Development Corporation for their tireless efforts to bring this opportunity home to Mt Pleasant.

This is a truly incredible investment into our community, and I am excited to see it's development!

The City of Mt. Pleasant has received a $2.79 million grant from the Michigan Talent Partnership Program to build a new multi-use pavilion in Island Park. This facility will include a commercial ki…

01/27/2026

For those watching yesterday's City commission meeting, you may have noticed I was not in attendance. I unfortunately caught a cold and needed to take some time to rest yesterday and today. Feeling much better- be sure to take care of yourself and talk to those around you if you need some extra support! My thanks to the Vice Mayor Maureen N Eke for filling in during my absence!

01/17/2026

This project has interested me since before my time on the commission. Regular rail travel along this route would be transformational to our City, Region, and State as a whole.

When communities are connected by a diversity of transportation methods, they are more attractive as places to live, build a business, and grow. Investments into regular passenger rail travel would place Mt Pleasant at the heart of a new north-south route. It will take time, and it will be an investment, but this kind of development would be a gift to our community and to future generations of Michiganders.

The North+South Passenger Rail Project is exploring a new intercity train service connecting Southeast Michigan, mid-Michigan, and the northwest Lower Peninsula. The proposed service is intended to provide a safe, sustainable, and convenient way to travel while expanding access to communities across the state.

Groundwork Center, which is leading the project, has launched a website with project information and a community survey. Residents who want to provide input or learn more can access the survey at northsouthrail.org.

01/17/2026

At our Monday night meeting I was re-appointed, along with the wonderful Maureen Eke, to continue serving as Mayor and Vice-Mayor by our colleagues on the Mt Pleasant City Commission. I am grateful for their continued trust and confidence to serve in this leadership position for our board, and for our city.

As Mayor, I serve with an equal voice on the commission amongst my fellow commissioners, all of whom are elected at large throughout the city. As Mayor, I chair our meetings and help organize and set our agenda throughout the year. Together we set policy and develop goals and objectives for the City Manager who is responsible for day-to-day operations.

I look forward to the work ahead of us this year and continue to be ever humbled to serve my friends, neighbors, and fellow city residents in this position. I will continue holding office hours on the first Wednesday of the month at the Green Tree Co-Op Grocery dining/cafe area from 6-7 pm.