On June 16-17 I had an opportunity to meet with city administrators and police chiefs from Big Ten University Communities at a gathering in West Lafayette, Indiana. I traveled to and from the meeting with City Administrator Roger Fraser, my counterpart... Read More »
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As many of you know, the City of East Lansing initiated its successful Emerging Leaders Program (ELELP) in the fall of 2007. To date, approximately half of the 22 graduates have been appointed to one of the city’s 20+ sanctioned boards and commissions.... Read More »
For the past six months or so, I have enjoyed blogging every few weeks on a variety of matters, some of which are straightforward and others that are weightier. I have always appreciated those who take the time to comment regardless of what position is... Read More »
There seems to be a perception by some that city employees drive into to town, work their 40 hours, collect a paycheck and hit the road. I am deeply concerned about the implication that members of staff are not invested public servants, but rather, resemble... Read More »
During a recent City Council Work Session, representatives of Pierce Education Properties were on hand to give a presentation and answer questions from the public regarding the proposed East Village Project which is a 25 square acre, mixed-use development... Read More »
As promised in the most recent issue of the Dialog, I wanted to share with you a snapshot of the city’s budget process. In terms of the “101,” we are currently moving from budget preparation to the adoption phase. Budget preparation requires that each... Read More »
As most of you are aware, the City of East Lansing is in the process of considering the City Center II Project which would redevelop a significant area of the downtown, specifically, the corner of Abbot and Grand River. Briefly, the proposed project would... Read More »
First of all, I hope that all of you had a safe and enjoyable holiday - it's hard to believe that 2007 went by so fast! 2007 brought with it the celebration of our Cityrsquo;s Centennial but also budgetary uncertainty at the state level, the impact... Read More »
Looking Back This year has been an incredible year indeed, full of activities marking the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of the City of East Lansing. I sincerely hope that all of you have partaken in these activities and have felt the energy... Read More »
East Lansing Bids Farewell to an Exceptional Leader Last Thursday, several hundred members of the local and Greater Lansing Community gathered to pay tribute to one of its most popular local leaders, former mayor Sam Singh. Sam, as most of you probably... Read More »