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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.

Section 32-91, Code of Ordinance, City of Merrill

In accordance with the terms of Section 32-91 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Merrill, any owner, occupant or person in charge of any parcel or lot that fronts upon or abuts any sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk clear of all snow and ice.  In the event that snow accumulates on the sidewalks due to natural means and/or by any other means said sidewalks shall be cleared of all accumulated snow and/or ice within forty-eight (48) hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate on said sidewalk.  In the event that ice has formed on any sidewalk in such a manner that it cannot be removed, the owner, occupant or person in charge of the parcel or lot that fronts upon or adjoins said sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk sprinkled with material to accelerate melting or prevent slipping.

Section 36-85, Code of Ordinance, City of Merrill

Winter Odd/Even Day Parking Restrictions

During December, January, February and March, no person shall park any vehicle on any street except on:

1. The odd-numbered side of any street on odd-numbered calendar days.
2. The even-numbered side of any street on even-numbered calendar days.
   (some exceptions/exclusions apply re: Merrill Municipal Ord 36-85)

Winter Night Parking Restricted

It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on any City Street or traveled right-of-way from December 1 to March 31, inclusive, between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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.

The Merrill Police Department vehicle and property auction is live as of October 6, 2025. We are auctioning our 2018 Ford Police Interceptor sedan as well as other property obtained in the course of criminal investigations. Please see Wisconsin Surplus Auctions for bidding instructions and further information.

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