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 include residential, retail, restaurant, office and exhibition space. Another critical component of the project is a proposed parking structure that... Read More »
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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 of which was compounded by the overall economic downturn that has dogged Michigan for the past five years. Residential Sales in East Lansing As... 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 generated by this special celebration Moving Forward So how do we follow a year like 2007? Minus the fanfare of centennial celebrations,... 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 know by now, opted not to seek re-election to council last fall in favor of taking time off to travel the world to learn about other cultures and... 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 and prospective homebuyers often try to balance two considerations relating to owning or buying a home: the mortgage payment and property taxes.... Read More »