Departments

City Manager

City Manager

Department Contact

Megan McFarland, Assistant to the City Manager

mmcfarl@cityofeastlansing.com

410 Abbot Road, Rm 207

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 Submits Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) Report - The City recently submitted the latest criteria for it's 2012 EVIP report to the State of Michigan. Criteria 2 required communities to document increased levels of cooperation, collaboration and consolidation within their jurisdiction or with other jurisdictions.
City Council Expands Transparency with Online Video Streaming Solution for Televised Public Meetings - Gavel-to-gavel coverage of regular City Council meetings are now streamed live, archived online and available via an on-demand playback option. The meetings can be viewed by agenda item and are keyword searchable. In addition, recorded meetings are televised and replayed on Channel 22 (WELG). Learn more.

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.