Buchanan City Clerk a Finalist for Michigan Clerk of the Year

Kalla Langston-Weiss recognized for her commitment to voter engagement and election integrity

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:00pm

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Buchanan City Clerk Kalla Langston-Weiss has been selected as one of four finalists for the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks' City Clerk of the Year award. Buchanan City Manager Tony McGhee praised Langston-Weiss' focus on ensuring the city's boards and commissions operate properly and her efforts to boost voter turnout in local elections.

Why it matters

The City Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of local elections and engaging the community in the democratic process. Langston-Weiss' nomination highlights Buchanan's commitment to upholding these democratic values.

The details

Langston-Weiss has served as Buchanan's City Clerk since 2021, having previously worked for Lincoln Township. City Manager Tony McGhee says Langston-Weiss approaches her responsibilities with a focus on what's best for the city and its residents, ensuring boards and commissions operate properly and prioritizing voter engagement and high turnout for local elections.

  • Langston-Weiss has been Buchanan's City Clerk since 2021.
  • The winner of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks' City Clerk of the Year award will be announced in June 2026.

The players

Kalla Langston-Weiss

The City Clerk of Buchanan, Michigan, who has been nominated as a finalist for the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks' City Clerk of the Year award.

Tony McGhee

The City Manager of Buchanan, Michigan, who praised Langston-Weiss' commitment to the city and its residents.

Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks

The professional organization that selects the City Clerk of the Year award in Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“Just making sure that all of our various boards and commissions are operating in the proper manner and making sure information flowing, but it's also the external, it's the election side of the clerk's job. To her, it's very important to have voter engagement and high turnout, so she's cognizant of making sure that as many people in our community have the ability and access to voting when elections come up.”

— Tony McGhee, Buchanan City Manager

“Being nominated for Clerk of the Year is a tremendous honor.”

— Kalla Langston-Weiss, Buchanan City Clerk

What’s next

The winner of the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks' City Clerk of the Year award will be announced at the organization's annual conference in June 2026.

The takeaway

Buchanan's City Clerk Kalla Langston-Weiss' nomination for the prestigious Clerk of the Year award reflects the city's commitment to upholding democratic values and engaging the community in the electoral process. Her recognition highlights the crucial role that local election officials play in maintaining the integrity of our elections.