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City Administration
211 N. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone: 269-685-6821
Fax: 269-685-7282

Justin Lakamper

City Manager

The City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City as outlined by the City Charter. Reporting directly to the City Council, it is the City Manager’s responsibility to oversee the City’s long-term development plans as well as prepare and administer the City budget.

JoAnn Leonard

City Clerk

The City Clerk serves as Recording Secretary to the City Council, the BRA/DDA/TIFA Board, the Planning Commission, and the Parks & Tree Commission. The Clerk plans and oversees elections for the City of Plainwell, including voter registration and supplying Voter ID cards. The Clerk maintains City records, documents and ordinances, administers oaths of office and serves as official custodian of the City Seal. The Clerk assists with the issuance of various municipal permits and licenses.

Amanda Kersten

Personnel Coordinator/Interim Treasurer

The Personnel Coordinator administers a variety of human resource functions for the City of Plainwell. Administers and maintains all benefits and payroll. Acts as liaison between providers and employees and assists in resolving inquiries or problems. Maintains all personnel files. Assists the City Manager with policies, personnel and labor issues and assists with budgeting wages and benefits. Confidential advisor to City Manager, department heads and employees.

Penny Soper

Utility Billing

This position provides clerical assistance in support of the daily activities of the administrative offices. Prepares and sends monthly water/sewer bills, maintains and creates all utility accounts, prepares other City invoices, processes payments, and assists with accounts payable invoices. Provides support to the Clerk with election duties. Serves as a support to the Community Development Manager in the gathering of information and processing of permits. Schedules park reservations and coordinates the creation of the City calendar each year.

Roxanne Branch

Accounts Payable/Finance Clerk

This position provides administrative, bookkeeping and clerical assistance in support of the daily activities of the administrative offices. Inputs and processes all payables and assists with utility billing and property tax accounts. When calling or visiting City Hall, Roxanne is one of the first who may be greeting you.