Notes from the City Manager

Nominate an Unsung Hero in Our Community

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:38:03 GMT

It’s not too late for community members to nominate the unsung heroes in our community for a 2009 Crystal Award.

The Crystal Awards, an annual program presented by the East Lansing City Council, honors the individuals, groups, organizations, businesses and commercial enterprises that have gone above and beyond to enhance the quality of life in East Lansing. This year marks the 22^nd year of the program, which in years past has honored the likes of Howard Ballein, Jack Thompson, Liz Schweitzer, Kevin Epling, Rollie Ledebuhr and countless other community leaders.

I encourage you to nominate the individuals, groups, organizations, businesses and commercial enterprises that you believe have made a positive impact on our great community through their actions and contributions. There is no limit on the number of nominations you can submit and it’s fairly easy to do: Simply visit the City of East Lansing Web site, www.cityofeastlansing.com, to submit a form online or visit East Lansing City Hall, the East Lansing Public Library or the East Lansing Hannah Community Center to pick up a paper form.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and will then be reviewed by a selection committee. As nominators, community members will be contacted by a member of the selection committee to discuss respective nominations.

Three nominees and one business will be selected and recognized during the 2009 Crystal Awards public reception on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center. The reception, open and free to the public, typically brings together many local activists and community supporters to recognize those who stand out in our community for their ongoing commitment to making this City a great place in which to live.

Reflecting on 2008 City Service

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:20:55 GMT

In early December, City of East Lansing employees came together to celebrate the holidays, reflect on the passing of another year and recognize the hard work of fellow co-workers at the 2008 Employee Holiday Luncheon.

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“Fighting a War Against Distraction”

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

For many of us in the organization, September means the beginning of “the busy season.” Kids are in school and college students have returned from summer hiatus meaning that schedules are busy and service needs are increased. With that in mind, I wanted share some thoughts from an article called “Fighting a War Against Distraction.” More...

The 2nd Annual Leadership Luncheon

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:23:00 GMT

On April 15, we held the 2nd Annual Leadership Luncheon during which Union Leaders and department directors gathered to receive information regarding the budget, the City’s Five-Year Financial Forecast, the impact of Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) on the budget process, as well as City Council’s Strategic Priorities. As you’ll recall, virtually every permanent employee in the City had the ability to provide feedback regarding City Council’s 2008-2009 Strategic Priorities.
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It’s February Already!

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:55:00 GMT

This year (all 31 days so far) has already flown by!More...

Fall is here!

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Where did this summer go? It seems like it goes by faster and faster every year! Nonetheless, it has been an exciting summer full of centennial-related and other events. More...

Touching Base on the Latest in EL...

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:10:00 GMT

As most of you know, on May 11 we held an All City Staff Meeting and the attendance was outstanding!More...

A Great Week in the City of East Lansing

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT

I’m happy to say, last week was an exciting week in the City of East Lansing.More...

Winter is upon us!

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:25:00 GMT

Well it’s been a chilly fortnight in East Lansing signifying that winter has truly arrived.More...

Winter is finally here!

tstaton@cityofeastlansing.com — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:38:00 GMT

Well it’s been a chilly fortnight in East Lansing signifying that winter has truly arrived.More...