The General Law Village Act (GLVA) is our foundational document, along with our code and ordinances. The Michigan Municipal League (MML) provides further guidance on best practices.
Village Council Members
Jennifer Wilkins, President
(elected; 4-year term ends November 2026)
jwilkins@villageofelberta.com
Ken Holmes, Trustee
(elected; 4-year term ends November 2024)
231-651-9768 (mobile)
Emily Votruba, President Pro Tempore
(elected; 4-year term ends November 2026)
evotruba@villageofelberta.com
231-399-0098
Ryan Fiebing, Trustee
(appointed; term ends November 2024)
rfiebing@villageofelberta.com
Brett McGregor, Trustee
(appointed; term ends November 2024)
Village Office
Katherine Ralston, Clerk-Treasurer
treasurer@villageofelberta.com, clerk@villageofelberta.com
231-352-7201
Deputy Clerk (Vacant Position)
clerk@villageofelberta.com
231-352-7201
Village Staff
DPW Assistant
Justin Towle
231-651-9626 | dpw@villageofelberta.com
DPW Assistant
Christopher Cervantes
231-651-9626 | dpw@villageofelberta.com
Zoning Administrator
Joshua Mills
231-882-6897 | jmills.zoning@gmail.com
Code Enforcement Officer
VACANT POSITION
231-383-2427 | elbertacodeenforcer@gmail.com
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
(Same membership as the Village Council)
Committees and Commissions
Council Meeting Order of Business