Notice is hereby given pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., on the City of Merrill 2026 Proposed Budget. The hearing will be held at Merrill City Hall, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, WI 54452. The proposed budget, in detail, is available for inspection at the Clerk's Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Merrill City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th.

Happy Thanksgiving from the City of Merrill.

The City of Merrill invites you to participate in the 5th annual Tour of Lights Decorating Contest. We want to see the beauty of Christmas light up your Home in Merrill this holiday season. Please register your Home to sign up your beautiful decorations. 

If you want to enjoy and judge the lights, the Tour of Lights Bus Ride is the way to go. Call Merrill Transit at (715) 536-7112 to reserve your seat.

Date: Wednesday, December 10th

Tour of Lights Bus Ride Time 5 p.m.

Deadline to register your home is November 30. 

Election Details
An election is to be held in the City of Merrill, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.  The terms for mayor and alderperson begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.  The terms for all other offices begin on May 1, 2026.  The terms for all alderpersons are two years, and the terms for all other offices are four years.

For Candidates
The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2025, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the office of the city clerk.

Primary Election
If a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Additional Information
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.