NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2026Contact: Mary Beth Block, Public Information Officer, (269) 329-4405Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis Announces Retirement Effective July 3, 2026 Af

NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2026Contact: Mary Beth Block, Public Information Officer, (269) 329-4405Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis Announces Retirement Effective July 3, 2026 After nearly four years of service to the City of Portage, City Manager Pat McGinnis announced today that he will retire effective July 3, 2026. McGinnis began his tenure with the city on July 12, 2022. McGinnis did not disclose specific plans for retirement, noting only that it will mark his first time since 1988 without heading to City Hall each day. “Portage is an ideal city in very good shape,” said McGinnis. “City staff are experts in their fields, and the elected officials are forward-thinking and have the commitment to keep Portage among the top cities to live in Michigan.” More information regarding the leadership transition will be shared by the City of Portage in the near future. #####