Julie J. Potts

The City of East Tawas Master Plan is a long-range document designed to guide the community's growth and development, establishing a future vision, goals, policies, and strategies. It focuses on protecting natural resources, providing diverse parks and recreation, fostering desirable residential environments, strengthening the downtown and mixed-use areas, maintaining healthy commercial and waterfront corridors, promoting industrial development, and ensuring safe, efficient transportation and quality governmental services. The plan aims for unified, coordinated, and balanced growth, serving as the foundational basis for zoning and land use decisions.

The City of East Tawas Economic Development Strategy focuses on promoting redevelopment, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering partnerships. Key areas of focus include improving housing, reducing blight, and redeveloping underutilized properties. The strategy also aims to enhance the appearance of the downtown area, leveraging the city's natural resources and tourism appeal. Implementation involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the East Tawas Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Tax Increment Finance Authority, to achieve a vibrant and thriving community.