Mariah Huggins is listed as a Portage Council Member as of undated information from the town's official website regarding burn pile access. In this capacity, she is one of several individuals residents may contact for assistance with accessing the town's burn pile, a facility located in the south end of town intended for weeds, tree branches, logs, and yard clippings.
During a Portage Town Council meeting held on April 15, 2026, Huggins participated in several municipal actions. As recorded in the meeting minutes from that date, Huggins made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 11 and March 17, 2026, council meetings. During the same meeting, she addressed the status of the local park. Huggins stated during the April 15, 2026, session that the park mower was broken because it was old and worn out. To address this equipment failure, Huggins made a motion to approve a budget of $6,500.00 for the purchase of a new lawn mower, a motion that was seconded by Councilmember Bell and approved by the council.
As of the June 10, 2026, Town Council agenda, Huggins was scheduled to provide a park update during the meeting. This update was part of a broader departmental review that included updates from the water, roads, and planning and zoning departments. The same June 10, 2026, agenda indicated that the council was also set to discuss and potentially vote on matters regarding the Portage Days celebration and the purchase of a mower.
In the month prior, during a meeting held on May 13, 2026, Huggins was listed on the agenda as the official responsible for providing the Parks update. The council agenda for that May 13, 2026, meeting also included various administrative tasks, such as the review of bills and payroll and the discussion of the yearly town tractor lease.
As of the August 12, 2026, Town Council agenda, Huggins remained listed as the person responsible for providing the Parks update for the town. This ongoing responsibility ensures that the maintenance and recreational needs of the local park remain a consistent part of the council's departmental reviews. The August 12, 2026, agenda also noted that the council would be swearing in a new town treasurer and appointing new members to the Planning and Zoning department.
What this means for Portage
For Portage residents, Mariah Huggins serves as a point of contact for burn pile access and handles the oversight of the town's parks. Her work involves managing equipment needs, such as the $6,500.00 mower budget approved on April 15, 2026, and providing regular departmental updates during council meetings to ensure municipal services continue.
