Muskegon resident Roberta King advocated for the resolution earlier this year. The passage of the resolution comes amidst previous rejections of similar policies by the City of Holland despite vocal public advocacy.
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Lea Markowski, of 1223 Ducey, lives in Muskegon’s Marquette Neighborhood, the most northeast neighborhood within city limits. The field of candidates for the open seat included former commissioners Bill Larson and Chris Carter as well as the pastor of Bluffton Church Hugh Kallen and Dylan Hock, a member of Occupy Muskegon.
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Residents looking to apply for appointment to Gawron’s at-large, vacant commission seat must submit a letter of intent to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. on July 18.
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Warmington indicated he would continue to serve on the violent crime task force he formed two years ago, continue to advocate for the consolidation of services across multiple municipalities, own and operate the Marine Tap Room and “take a different tack” on getting rid the “archaic” civil service system the city is again trying to eliminate this year.
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“It’s important for people who want to maintain this program, here’s your chance to get your friends and family to show up in November,” said commissioner Larry Spataro
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With the recent closures of Bluffton and McLaughlin elementaries. the precincts the use of those buildings will no longer be possible by the city.
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The Movies on the Beach project was a winner of last year’s Love Notes competition sponsored by the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.
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City water rates were last increased on January 1, 2005. The city’s water fund lost a net $330,504 in the 2011 fiscal year alone, capping three years of losses with a possible fourth in 2012.
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The city’s code of ordinance essentially requires institutions with liquor licenses to be caught up with their inspections, taxes and other legal obligations yearly to keep their authorization.
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Religion, gender, race and other attributes already receive protection under the city’s equal opportunity hiring practices and housing regulations. Several people, including Muskegon resident Roberta King, spoke at Monday’s commission work session in favor of passing similar non-discrimination provisions covering lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons.
Read MoreCity commissioners agreed upon Sappi site redevelopment, neighborhood revitalization, downtown zoning changes and cooperative service agreements as their top priorities. Employment diversity and L.C. Walker arena support were tied for 5th/6th place, while Pere Marquette enhancements and a downtown casino were tied for 7th/8th place.
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