May 31, 2025

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Articles for tag: city manager interviews, Daniel Swallow, Jason Smith, Michael Tremblay, Saline City Council, Saline Michigan, Todd Saums

Saline City Council Interviews Four Finalists for City Manager Role

The Saline City Council interviewed four finalists for city manager during a public meeting on May 21, 2025. Each candidate brought unique qualifications, leadership experience, and a shared commitment to public service. Photo: (Clockwise from upper left) Todd Saums, Jason Smith, Daniel Swallow, Michael Trembley. Images: Saline City video The Saline City Council held a ...

Saline City Council Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

At its May 19 meeting, Saline City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year’s budget 4-3 after an amendment concerning funds for the Recreation Center failed to pass. The proposed and approved budget allotted $400,000 to the Saline Rec Center to assist with maintenance, upkeep and repairs to ongoing issues that have closed the building down ...

Saline Council Hears Communications Strategy Pitch for Improved Web Presence

Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Council Debates Fire Department Budget Amid Concerns Over Governance

Saline City Council approved a major budget increase for the fire department amid concerns over financial oversight and fire board dysfunction. The Saline City Council reviewed and ultimately approved the Saline Area Fire Department’s (SAFD) 2025-2026 budget on March 17, but not without raising concerns over financial transparency and governance issues within the fire board. ...

Doug Marrin

Residents Speak Out on Saline Dam Debate

Saline residents urged city leaders to reconsider removing the Saline Dam, citing historical, recreational, and financial concerns during a public comment session. Photo: Wendy Weller speaks to the Saline City Council at its March 17, 2025 meeting about the impact the dam has on her business. Photo: city video screenshot At the March 17 Saline ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Weighs Future of Aging Dam with Costly Choices Ahead

City officials review a feasibility study outlining the costs and environmental impact of removing or rehabilitating the Saline River Dam. Photo: Saline River Dam: Google Streetview The future of the Saline River Dam took center stage at the Saline City Council meeting on March 17, as city officials and engineers presented a feasibility study outlining ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline Council Approves Repairs for Aquatic Center

Saline City Council approved repairs for the aquatic center’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system at their February 24 meeting. After a series of breaks and repairs to the system occurring since fall of 2023, the HVAC system at the recreation center suffered a “critical failure” after breaking on February 9 of this year ...

Doug Marrin

Saline City Council Approves Funding Commitment for US-12 Sidewalk Project

Photo: The sidewalk will be on the north side of Michigan Avenue, with the eastern end at the Saline River Dam. Photo: Google Streetview. After years of planning, Saline is moving forward with a major sidewalk project to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity along Michigan Avenue. At the February 3, 2025, Saline City Council meeting, ...

Doug Marrin

Saline City Council Approves $500,000 for Downtown Green Space

The Saline City Council paved the way for a vibrant community gathering area pending state grant approval. Image: The undeveloped plaza as it is today behind Murphy’s Crossing with a conceptual rendering of its development as a public gathering space. Photo by Sue Kelch. Rendering provided by Edge Design Associates/TTT Design Studio At a special ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline Road Construction Project Approved for Summer 2025

Repaving projects for Woodland Drive East and Industrial Drive have been approved by Saline City Council to begin during this summer. Construction will begin June 7 and is “required to be substantially complete” by August 15. This timeline aims to prevent as little disruption to traffic as possible by taking place in school’s off-months. “Woodland ...