Due to an abundance of caution and Covid-19, city hall will be closed until further notice. You can check back here for reopening information. Bills can still be dropped off in the drop box or mailed to city hall. If you have a water, sewer, road, or similar concern, please call the city garage at 906-667-0453. If you have another concern that needs immediate attention, please call the city manager at 906-663-4311 ext 4 and leave a voicemail. She is checking her email for voicemails. You can also email her at charly.loper@bessemermi.org. The library is still open and plowing will not be impacted. Thanks for your understanding.

The City of Bessemer is serious about preventing the spread of COVID-19 caused by the Coronavirus.  You can find the latest news from the city and various resources regarding the pandemic here or on our Facebook Page.

Local healthcare provider, Aspirus, has established a call center for COVID-19 Questions.

  • Call Center Number: 1-844-568-0701
  • Hours of Operation:
    7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Friday
    8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday – Sunday

Resources

Follow the City of Bessemer on Facebook for more up to date information regarding the city and the Coronavirus pandemic.

CITY NEWS & ANNOUCEMENTS

New Covid Plans Effective 6.01.21

May 10, 2021

Covid Plan for City Hall Public and Employees: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reopen-Plan-for-Public-and-employees-grids-6.1.21.pdf Covid Plan for DPW Employees and Public: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Reopen-Plan-for-Public-and-employees-grids-DPW-05.10.21.pdf Remote Work Plan: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Remote-Work-Plan-6.1.21.pdf

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City Council meeting to be held remotely

December 16, 2020

The City Council meeting on December 21st, 2020 at 6:00 will be held remotely. To see the agenda and how to login, click here.

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Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority meeting to be held virtually.

December 14, 2020

Due to the coronavirus the Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority will have a virtual meeting.   If you have any issues with attending the meeting virtually due to ADA difficulties, please contact the clerk 48 hours before the meeting. Individuals can call 711 for relay support. You have the right to participate in a meeting of a […]

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December 7th, 2020 City Council Remote Meeting

December 2, 2020

The December 7th City Council will be held remotely. Visit: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/meetings/december-7th-2020/ for more information

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Update to Coronavirus Plan

November 16, 2020

Due to the new orders from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the City of Bessemer has updated our coronavirus response plan. There should be very change to the way residents have been interacting with the city. We do have one worker still in the office to take cash payments and frequently check […]

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November 16th, 2020 city council meeting to be held electronically

November 16, 2020

Due to the coronavirus, the November 16th, 2020 city council meeting will be held electronically. To access the agenda click here

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A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting to be held remotely

November 16, 2020

A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Central Time. To join the Zoom Meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84505564055?pwd=QWorTzNSa0tLVWcyNXlMQnROSUYrUT09   Meeting ID: 845 0556 4055 Passcode: 258098 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdPj6wCo4y

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November 12th, 2020 DDA meeting to be held remotely

November 9, 2020

Visit https://www.cityofbessemer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11.12.20-agenda-packet.pdf to view the packet.

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November 2nd, 2020 City Council meeting will be held remotely

November 2, 2020

To view the information about the meeting click: https://www.cityofbessemer.org/meetings/november-2nd-2020/

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Bessemer Plywood Corp Variance Request

October 28, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing Bessemer Zoning Board of Appeals   Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Bessemer Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, November 16th, beginning at 6:00 P.M., 411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI. The meeting will be held remotely.   The purpose of the hearing is […]

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ATV Detour Route

October 28, 2020

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Bessemer City Council on Monday, November 2nd, beginning at 6:00 P.M., 411 S. Sophie St., Bessemer, MI. The meeting will be held remotely. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comment on the proposed ATV detour route. View the route here: […]

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MWGTA Meeting

October 20, 2020

A Michigan Western Gateway Trail Authority Meeting will be held by Zoom on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. Central Time. To join the Zoom Meeting go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2751868381?pwd=THpMdkh2aTRJVVhEVDg0WTJ0UW10QT09#s Meeting ID: 275 186 8381 Passcode: 843467 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVQOwUJLa  

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