Tom Rymkos

The City of Escanaba's Strategic Marketing Plan focuses on promoting the city's services, community activities, events, and economic opportunities to attract new businesses, drive sales, and increase awareness of amenities. Key strategies include leveraging brand advertising, event marketing, technology marketing, public relations, and media relations to engage community members, investors, neighboring communities, news media, and visitors. The plan aims to enhance communication, reinforce the city's brand, and foster community partnerships to achieve long-term economic growth and a high quality of life.

The Escanaba Township meeting on March 15, 2021, covered various topics including the approval of February meeting minutes, financial reports, and Planning Commission appointments. Discussions included road projects, a FOIA procedures guide, a Covid-19 response plan, and budget adjustments. The meeting also addressed building maintenance issues at the township hall and fire department equipment requests.

The Escanaba Township Board meeting on October 10, 2022, covered financial reports, including a transfer of funds for town hall repairs and approval of the financial report. Discussions included addressing letters from the Boy Scouts and FEMA regarding flood insurance, updates on the fire department's activities, and the ongoing audit. The board also approved a revised bidding policy, discussed the condition of bleachers, and reviewed the blight issue on the LaBumbard property.

The Escanaba Township Board meeting on February 14, 2022, covered various topics including financial reports, fire department updates (including the resignation of the fire chief), and the resignation of the township clerk. Key decisions included appointing Theresa Chenier as the new township clerk and addressing the need for repairs to the fire pumper truck and replacement of the brush truck. The board also discussed and opposed becoming a charter township and approved the purchase of a 2.2-acre lot on Lake Bluff for $25,000.

A special meeting of the Escanaba Township Board was held on October 3, 2022, at 6:00 PM. The board approved a Large Gathering Permit for the Gladstone High School Cross Country Team for events on October 4th, 21st, and 22nd, 2022. The permit is valid for three years. Public comments included thanks to Ray Hughes for his youth program involvement.