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2024 FALL NEWSLETTER
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It is an exciting time to start a new career as a law enforcement officer. Sign up for the monthly Connect Muskegon e- Newsletter
The city is hiring qualified individuals to work alongside our residents to stay in the loop with the latest updates and happenings
and make positive impacts in the community. First responders play a across our vibrant city-delivered directly to your in box.
vital role in emergencies, serving as problem-solvers, helping hands,
and keepers of peace.
The city offers multiple openings for police recruits throughout the
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year. Those hired into the recruit program are paid to attend the police Vacant Board & Committee
academy, with tuition fully covered. mkgcity.com/
Positions volunteer
As you grow in your career, so does your pay. Recruits start at $23/hour
and at year five make $38+/hour. In addition to your hourly pay you'll Want to make a difference in your community? Serving on
get access to great benefits. a board, commission, or committee is a meaningful way
to contribute to Muskegon's ongoing progress. Join us in
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If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a police officer shaping the future of our vibrant city.
for the City of Muskegon, visit our website to learn more.
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NOVEMBER 5TH, 2024
Zoning Reform
In 2022, the city did a housing study that showed we Upcoming Elections mkgcity.com/
votes
need 3,000 more housing units by 2027. City workers are
trying to solve this problem and have suggested four Your vote matters-be prepared and make your voice heard!
new ideas to change the rules in areas with single- mkgcity.com/zoning- reform
With the November 5th election just around the corner,
make sure you're registered to vote. In Michigan, you can
family homes:
register up until and on Election Day, including during the
• Allow houses to be built on smaller lots. early voting period.
Permit multi-unit houses to be built in neighborhoods.
Allow existing houses to add units. Early Voting I Select dates Oct 26 - Nov 3
Reduce or eliminate minimum parking requirements in
residential areas. Every registered voter in Michigan has the right to vote early
in person at designated early voting sites for statewide and
Since July 2024, city staff has engaged with the community to gather federa l elections.
feedback on these ideas. Residents attended in- person meetings in the
Angell, Lakeside, and Nelson neighborhoods, where staff presented the
four zoning reform ideas, listened to residents' feedback, and answered
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webpage with details were made available, along with an option to provide
feedback through an on line form. Later this fall, the city staff will present MUSK -
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Residents can learn more and sign up for email notifications about the
project through the Connect Muskegon page.
New Branding Update Winter Property Taxes Open Skate at Trinity Health Arena
CITY OF MUSKEGON FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
The City of Muskegon is excited to unveil our new brand
The City of Muskegon Parks & Recreation Department is
identity, created with the help of our amazing community!
thrilled to offer Open Skating on the first Sunday of every
After months of interactive workshops, surveys, and great
month from November through March! Lace up your skates
feedback, we've developed a brand that truly showcases
and join us from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Trinity Health Arena
what makes Muskegon special. Our new logo is like a vibrant
For your convenience, you can view and pay on the following dates:
mosaic, piecing together the unique elements that make
our city shine. Each part of the new "M" highlights the your tax bill on line. • Nov 3rd/ Dec 1st/ Jan 5th / Feb 2nd/ Mar 2nd
importance of every piece of Muskegon. Keep an eye out for Skating is $5 per person. A limited number of skates are
our fresh look around town, read the brand story below, and available for rent for an additional $3 per person.
visit our website to learn more about this exciting change!
We're Muskegon - the Shoreline City.
Throughout our neighborhoods, along the waterfront, and into I!] mkgcity.com/prevents
downtown, you can feel an undercurrent of energy- and a vibe 'TikJ;(c1ty.com/prope,tvtaxes
that's unapologetically Muskegon.
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Things are different now. If your view of Muskegon is decades,
years, or even months old, we're sure it's outdated- because we
aren't the same place today as we were yesterday. We have new
and flourishing business districts and a growing population of
people who call this place home.
Some things have stayed the same, like our sense of community pride
and natural resources that invite new adventures every day.
There's a vibrancy you can feel when you walk through our
neighborhoods. We've made sacrifices, overcome challenges,
revitalized our city, and turned the old into something new - We General Rules Downtown Business Zone Winter Parking
are resilient. See all parking rules at mkgcity.com/parking. Daytime I 7:00 AM - Midnight
Whether you work here, live here, or explore here, you'll see Parking is allowed on both sides of the street.
• Follow all posted "no parking" signs.
something that runs deeper.
Overnight I Midnight - 7:00 AM
You'll discover that in Muskegon, hard work is rewarded ... That • If parking is allowed on only one side, follow odd/
Follow odd/even date rules.
our people are diverse, inclusive, and real as they come. That even date rules for parking on the terrace (space
relationships are valued, and a smile and a wave are contagious ...
between street and sidewalk).
We won't always agree, but that's okay- We believe that diverse
life experiences create balance.
Our story has come a long way, and the city is committed to Odd & Even Date Rules
making the next chapter our best one yet.
• On even dates (2nd, 14th, 26th etc), park on
the side with even- numbered addresses. Winter Farmers Market ~ .
• On odd dates (1st, 15th, 27th etc), park on the SATURDAYS DECEMBER - APRIL
side with odd-numbered addresses. FROM 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P. M.
As the temperatures drop, the Winter Farmers Market heats
up with seasonal delights and a cozy atmosphere. From
December through April, the market will be open every
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering a perfect
spot for holiday shopping and winter essentials.
Don't forget to visit during EBT office hours from 9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Whether you're picking up fresh produce,
handcrafted goods, or simply soaking in the winter vibes,
the Winter Farmers Market is the place to be this season.
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