BOARDMAN LAKE LOOP RIBBON CUTTING

A DREAM COME TRUE!

After thirty years, community dreams came true as construction crews wrapped up asphalt, bridges and boardwalks to complete the trail around the Boardman Lake at the beginning of July. We are excited to come together with the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Medalie Park on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 6 pm to celebrate this incredible milestone! You’re invited to join us for music and light refreshments beginning at 5:30 pm, the ceremony will follow.

• Join Norte for a slow roll on the West side of the lake, beginning at Hull Park at 5 pm
• Join the Traverse City Track Club for a jog on the East side of the lake, beginning at Hull Park at 5 pm
• Hop on the BATA bus to skip the traffic and to free up parking spaces at Medalie Park. BATA will offer free park-n-ride shuttles every 15-20 minutes between the University Center and Medalie Park between 5:30 – 7 pm.

The City Commission's 2022 adopted their Goals and Objectives identified connecting people with nature as a strategic priority with a goal to provide safe and accessible public spaces where people may recreate, socialize, or enjoy being alone in nature.

MADISON & JEFFERSON PROJECT OPEN HOUSE

Identified in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan is the reconstruction of Jefferson and Madison.

The project character consists of replacing the existing streets with improvements to slow traffic and improve pedestrian accessibility. 

Project Open House

The City will host a public open house regarding the Madison & Jefferson project on Wednesday, August 25th from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. The Open House will take place in the Commission Chambers. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the proposed project and provide input with City Planning, Engineering, and Parks & Recreation staff members.  

STUDENT LIAISON TO PLANNING COMMISSION

Bringing a youth voice to the table has long been a desire of the City. Recently, the City teamed up with local organization Government for Tomorrow, that works with cities and schools to create student board positions in local government and created a student liaison seat on the Planning Commission. Terms will be two years and non-voting positions. 

Ted Arnold, is a student at Central High School, and will serve a two year term on the Planning Commission. "I'm excited to be a voice for the interests of young people in Traverse City, and to make sure that the people who will live with these decisions for the rest of their lives are heard," says Arnold. Welcome Ted!

ARTS COMMISSION: CALL

FOR ART

The Traverse City Arts Commission has an open Call for Art relating to pole banners along the West Front Street corridor.

Up to nine local artists will be selected to design thirty (30) digital images that will be placed on pole banners along West Front Street. The banners will serve to enhance the experience, aesthetic and sense-of-place of West Front Street. The theme of the banners is “fresh perspectives of Downtown.”

Submissions should reflect different perspectives of Downtown Traverse City and are not required to be promotional. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 15, 2022 at 5 pm.

JOIN OUR TEAM

The City of Traverse City is a great place to work! As an employer, we offer a wide range of rewarding jobs. Our employees take pride in their work and in making Traverse City the best it can be.

The City of Traverse City is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time positions receive a competitive benefits package; paid time off, short-term leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer retirement contribution, and participation in Michigan’s Municipal Employee Retirement System, pension benefit program. Employees must live within a radius of twenty (20) miles of the City limits, measured from the nearest City limit.  

Open Full-Time Positions

• Customer Service Representative
• TCPD Patrol Officer
• Firefighter/Paramedic - 24 Hour
• Waterscape & Hickory Hills Recreation Specialist
• Human Resource Director

Seasonal/Temporary/Part-Time Positions

• Bicycle Patrol Officer
• Part-Time Grounds/Building Maintenance Worker

Job Recruitment Consultant

The City of Traverse City, a vibrant, fast-growing community of 15,000+ residents, is looking for an experienced, highly qualified Recruiting Specialist with a proven record of success in provision of workforce development services to assist the Human Resources team. This professional will play an integral role in creating marketing strategies and implementing best practices to attract highly qualified candidates utilizing social media and other marketing strategies. 

IN THE COMMUNITY

City Clerk Benjamin Marentette with Election Inspectors at the City's Precinct Nine.

A big thank you to the many Election Inspectors across the City and beyond who contributed to the August 2nd statewide primary to power democracy!