Grosse Pointe Park to explore stronger ethnic intimidation law
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GROSSE POINTE PARK Grosse Pointe Park officials could be breaking new ground in Michigan.
In response to one resident’s decision in February to display a Ku Klux Klan flag in a side window of his home, where it directly faced the home of a Black neighbor, Grosse Pointe Park City Councilwoman Darci McConnell asked if the city could look into possibly enacting a new ethnic intimidation ordinance to address actions like this in the future. During a May 10 Park City Council meeting by Zoom, McConnell asked if the matter could be referred to the city’s Ordinance Review Committee and City Attorney Thomas “Jake” Howlett for further study.
Survey seeks resident, business input on Grosse Pointe Park’s new master plan
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GROSSE POINTE PARK There’s still time for residents, business owners and other interested parties to weigh in on what Grosse Pointe Park should look like in the future.
MKSK, the firm hired by the Park to prepare the city’s new master plan, has created a survey to gather feedback from stakeholders on their priorities for the city moving forward, addressing everything from infrastructure to desirable types of housing to what sorts of improvements or amenities they’d like to see added to the city’s parks. Those who want to take the online survey need to do so by March 22.
Grosse Pointe Park mayor not seeking reelection
Robert Denner
GROSSE POINTE PARK Grosse Pointe Park voters will be choosing a new mayor this November.
On March 4, Mayor Robert Denner announced in a letter to Park officials and the media that he won’t be seeking another term this fall.
“I have been privileged to be a part of steady progress in our city and am proud that, in recent rankings, Grosse Pointe Park is among the very best places to live in the country,” Denner wrote. “I will continue to give my best efforts to the city for the remainder of my term. There is much to accomplish in 2021, and I am confident that together we will continue to move our great city forward.”
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