Houghton Looks for Commission Members

The City of Houghton is looking for members for several of its boards.

There are positions on the Planning Commission, the Housing Commission, the Downtown Development and Tax Increment Finance Authority, and the Board of Review, all beginning January 1st, 2020.

All applicants must be residents of the City of Houghton. Applicants for the Downtown Development Authority must have an ownership interest in a building in the downtown or be a downtown resident.

You can get more information, or an application, by calling the city offices at 482-1700. You can also download the application from the city website. Completed applications should be mailed to, or dropped off at the Houghton City Center, or emailed to City Clerk Ann Vollrath at ann@cityofhoughton.com.