Local Government

Muskegon Commission’s 2013 Priorities Emphasize Law Enforcement, New City Manager, Working With Other Governments

Read on to see all goals and analysis.

Citizen Committee On County Jail Expands; Commissioners Discuss Appointee Review Process

Read on to learn who will be on the committee during a crucial year for the county’s jail plans.

Heights City Council: Local Bid Accepted, Possible Street Renaming, Water Plant Study, Teamsters Contract Passed

Muskegon Heights plans to stick with a company within its borders for lawn services in 2013.

Funding Request Reveals Some Road Repairs on Muskegon’s Wish List

The city will work through the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC) to try to secure the funding.

County Board to Try Out Later Meeting Times From April to October

Muskegon County’s board of commissioners approved a change to its meeting times on Tuesday on a trial basis.

Proposed Downtown Move of Muskegon Farmers Market Unveiled

Preliminary concepts for a relocated Muskegon Farmers Market on Western Avenue in downtown Muskegon were unveiled at Monday’s city commission meeting.

County Board Lawyer Contract Renewed Despite Commissioner Criticism of Renewal Process

District 3 commissioners Susie Hughes questioned the board’s renewal of Williams’ contract because they did not send out a request for proposals to select the lowest bid.

In Case You Missed It: The Beat Talks With Patrick Miles Jr., U.S. Attorney for Michigan’s Western District

Miles is the first African-American to hold the position, and was appointed to the post in 2012 by the Obama administration. Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson and Muskegon Heights Police Chief Lynne Gill joined the second segment of the interview.