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Buchanan Today
By the People, for the People
Buchanan City Clerk nominated for Clerk of the Year
Kalla Langston-Weiss recognized for her commitment to voter engagement and transparent local government.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:00am
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Buchanan's City Hall stands as a symbol of the city's dedication to transparent and accessible local government.Buchanan TodayBuchanan City Clerk Kalla Langston-Weiss has been selected as one of four finalists for the City Clerk of the Year award by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. 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 participation in local elections.
Why it matters
The City Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining transparent and accessible local government. Langston-Weiss' nomination highlights Buchanan's commitment to civic engagement and strong election administration, which are crucial for a healthy democracy at the community level.
The details
Langston-Weiss has been Buchanan's City Clerk since 2021, having previously served in the same role 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 information flows properly between the various boards and commissions while also prioritizing voter outreach and high election turnout.
- Langston-Weiss has been Buchanan's City Clerk since 2021.
- She was nominated as a finalist for the Clerk of the Year award in April 2026.
- The winner will be announced at the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Annual Conference in June 2026.
The players
Kalla Langston-Weiss
Buchanan City Clerk who has been nominated for the Clerk of the Year award by the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
Tony McGhee
Buchanan City Manager who praised Langston-Weiss' commitment to transparent local government and voter engagement.
Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks
The statewide organization that selects the annual Clerk of the Year award.
What they’re saying
“Just making sure that all of our various boards and commissions are operating in the 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 Clerk of the Year award will be announced at the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks 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 transparent and accessible local government, as well as its efforts to boost civic engagement and voter participation in elections.
