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The Pontiac City Clerk's Office is the keeper of the city's official records, Clerk of the Council, and Director of Elections. Contact the office, learn about elections, and request public records.

Portrait of Garland S. Doyle, City Clerk of the City of Pontiac
Appointed City Clerk — May 31, 2022

Garland S. Doyle, M.P.A., CNP

City Clerk of the City of Pontiac

Garland S. Doyle was appointed City Clerk unanimously by the City Council on May 31, 2022, after previously serving as Interim City Clerk. He has led the City Clerk's Office since October of 2018, and before that served as Deputy Director for Community & Economic Development in Pontiac and as an administrator for the City of Detroit. He holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management from Eastern Michigan University, and his Bachelor of Arts degree is from Wayne State University.

Responsibilities of the City Clerk

  • Serves as the official keeper of the records for the City of Pontiac, as defined by state and local statutes.
  • Serves as Clerk of the Council — responsible for all Council agendas and the official minutes of Council meetings.
  • Maintains records of all city ordinances and resolutions.
  • Issues liquor licenses for the City of Pontiac.
  • Serves as Director of Elections — administers all city elections, supervises voter registration and precinct divisions, and trains election workers.
  • Oversees the Medical Marihuana Facility Application and Permit processes.
  • Acts as a primary point of contact for the public, providing the highest quality of service to the community.

Clerk's Office

Address
47450 Woodward Avenue, 1st Floor
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone
(248) 758-3200
Fax
(248) 758-3160
Email
clerk@pontiac.mi.us

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

General Election — November 3, 2026

Early Voting

October 24 – November 1, 2026. Pontiac voters can vote early at the Pontiac Public Library (60 E Pike St) or the countywide Waterford Oaks Activity Center (2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford). Hours run 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. most days, with extended hours to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

Absentee Ballots

The last day the Clerk's Office can mail an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30. In-person requests are accepted in the Clerk's Office until 4 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Ballots can be returned by mail, an official City of Pontiac drop box, or the Clerk's Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

24-Hour Ballot Drop Boxes

Bowens Center (52 Bagley), Waterford Regional Fire Department Station 9 (787 W. Huron), Ruth Peterson Center (990 Joslyn), and City Hall (47450 Woodward) — open 24 hours daily until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on November 3.

Full Elections & Voting Details

Clerk's Office Resources

Official City of Pontiac pages for records, elections, and public information.

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