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East Lansing City Managers



On July 31, 1944, amendments to East Lansing's Charter took effect. Voters approved amendments that changed the operation of the city from a Fourth Class City to a Home Rule City. East Lansing changed from a Mayor/Council to a Council/Manager form of government. The City now has five council members instead of four that were elected by vote of the people. They also appoint a City Manager and a City Attorney.

Harry W. Lott July 1944 - January 1947
John M. Patriarche January 1948 - October 1976
Art Carney October 1976 - December 1976
Jerry B. Coffman December 1976 - July 1984
Gary Murphy July 1984 - October 1984
Thomas Dority October 1984 - July 1994
Michael V. Benedict July 1994 - April 1995
Theodore J. Staton April 1995 - Present

Mayors of East Lansing, 1907-Present

 



Compiled by: Ronald K. Springer