Tiff – an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions TIF - a public financing method that is used as a subsidy for redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community improvement projects (often causing a tiff… my words) The TIF. Along with brownfield designations, it's one of the most ... Continue Reading
The Future of Lakeview Arena
HOCKEYVILLE IS BEING PUT to the test as Marquette begins the process of determining the future of Lakeview Arena. A packed Community Room… at the aforementioned Lakeview Arena, leaned in and listened intently (because there were no microphones) as city officials detailed a fairly dire financial outlook for the ... Continue Reading
Death and/or Taxes
IT WAS ALL THE WAY BACK in 1789 when Ben Franklin declared, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” After Marquette property owners looked at their summer statements, some might question which is worse. In most cases, tax bills went up 5%. That’s the most the city can increase property taxes, so yes… ... Continue Reading
Updating the LDC!
The Marquette City Commission and the Marquette Planning Commission held a joint work session Tuesday to discuss proposed changes to the city’s Land Development Code. For residents who didn’t attend… that’s everybody but me and Margaret Brumm, I’d like to share some of the ideas presented that may have the most ... Continue Reading
Delays at Hurley Park • Changes at Aubree’s • Taxes
Hurley Park… Ready for Inspection Looks like a nice park down there in South Marquette. New playground equipment, fresh landscaping, a refurbished basketball court … ready to go for the kids’ first day of summer vacation. There’s just one catch. It still has to pass inspection. Yup. An inspector, who apparently ... Continue Reading