On Thursday, November 13, 18 community leaders graduated from the City’s ten-week course in civic engagement. Participants were exposed to local government in the areas of history and structure, economic development, partnerships, regionalism, municipal finance and conflict resolution. Read More »
On Thursday, November 13, 18 community leaders graduated from the City’s ten-week course in civic engagement. Participants were exposed to local government in the areas of history and structure, economic development, partnerships, regionalism, municipal finance and conflict resolution.
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For more than four years, downtown East Lansing and its visitors have enjoyed the addition of an alternative art space known as (SCENE) Metrospace. The space has become a cherished venue for many in our community who have come to appreciate the alternative... Read More »
During a press conference held on August 6, 2008 EL Police Chief Tom Wibert announced that the City is enjoying a 28-year low in serious crimes which includes murder, criminal sexual conduct, rape and aggravated assault among others. The department released a report that shows an overall decrease in serious crimes from 1,833 in 1998, to 1085 in 2007. The report also highlights other key trends such as increased drunk driving arrests due to stepped-up enforcement, which has been a personal priority for Chief Wibert since he took over in May of 2005. Additionally, noise complaints are at an all-time low and car accidents are down by 500 incidents from four years ago. This is due in large part to speed limit enforcement and strategic traffic engineering.... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Property Taxes in Perspective-Things Not Always As They Seem As East Lansing City Manager, I frequently receive questions regarding the city's property tax rate. It is no wonder, because in today’s uncertain economic times every penny counts. Residents... Read More »