Departments

City Manager

City Manager

Department Contact

410 Abbot Road, Rm 207

lhoffma@cityofeastlansing.com

Phone: (517) 319-6920

Fax: (517) 337-1607

The City Manager is the City's chief administrative officer. Major responsibilities include oversight of the annual budget and long-range financial planning, supervision of all City departments, coordination and development of services and programs, and implementation of City Council's strategic priorities and policy decisions. The Manager reports to and is appointed by the City Council.

HIGHLIGHTS

City of East Lansing's Perspective on Barnes & Noble Closing - At its Jan. 17, 2012 meeting, the East Lansing City Council heard a written statement from Planning Director Tim Dempsey regarding the City's perspective on Barnes & Noble closing.
City Manager Search Update - At its Jan. 11 special work session, City Council narrowed a field of nine semi-finalists down to six finalists for the East Lansing city manager position. The city manager finalists will visit in late January to tour the community, meet community members and participate in interviews. Candidate bios are available.
Accountability and Transparency - The City's Guide to Fiscal Status and PerformanceThe City recently compiled a Citizen's Guide and Performance Dashboard to provide residents with a transparent understanding of the organization's finances as well as financial and operating measures.
City Council Adopts FY11-12 Budget - Following a series of City Council budget work sessions as well as a public hearing, the East Lansing City Council adopted the FY 2011-2012 Budget on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Download FY 11-12 Budget.

Legislative Update - a summary of current legislative issues facing local government.
Requesting Banner Space (One-Pager Plus) - The City works with local organizations to promote upcoming events in East Lansing by placing banners in one of two highly visible locations. Banners may be placed free of charge for a maximum of two weeks, space permitting.