There are 14 article(s) tagged Josh Roman:

• March 2023

  • Lakeland leaders eye measures to address crime

    With growing concerns about crime in the Memphis metro area, Lakeland officials want a tougher stance on offenders.

    By Michael Waddell March 05, 2023

• December 2022

  • Josh Roman takes helm as Lakeland mayor

    Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.

    By Michael Waddell December 02, 2022

• November 2022

  • Lakeland to explore new forms of government

    In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.

    By Michael Waddell November 13, 2022

  • Lakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition

    Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2022

• July 2022

  • Lakeland election season ramps up

    The Lakeland election season is picking up speed, with new candidates and incumbents pulling petitions.

    By Michael Waddell July 15, 2022

• May 2022

  • Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid

    After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.

    By Michael Waddell May 12, 2022

• January 2022

  • Lakeland’s 2022 elections feature mayor, two commissioner seats

    Former commissioner Josh Roman will seek the Lakeland mayor’s office in November; incumbent Mike Cunningham still deciding on seeking re-election.

    By Michael Waddell January 17, 2022

• March 2021

  • Grocery shopping options expand in Lakeland with ALDI’s arrival

    Later this year, Lakeland should get its third grocery store when The Stock Market opens as part of the first phase of retail in the $400 million The Lake District mixed-use project at Canada Road and Interstate 40.

    By Michael Waddell March 11, 2021

• November 2020

  • Long-delayed Lakeland Commons gets approval for Phase 2

    Developer Vincent Smith had complained in recent months that the delays were making interested tenants nervous.

    By Michael Waddell November 13, 2020

• October 2020

  • Lakeland approves new moratorium on apartments

    The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.

    By Michael Waddell October 23, 2020

  • Lakeland officials disagree on reason for canceled meeting

    The reason for a canceled Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting last week came into question over whether incumbent Wesley Wright was trying to avoid a controversial vote.

    By Michael Waddell October 15, 2020

• March 2020

  • State comptroller’s office issues comment about Lakeland investigation

    Mayor Mike Cunningham requested probe a year ago.

    By Michael Waddell March 06, 2020

• September 2019

  • Lakeland lowers property tax rate as alternate funding for new school moves closer

    Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.

    By Michael Waddell September 17, 2019

• March 2019

  • Lakeland amends resolution to pursue high school funding

    Lakeland would lower the loan amount for construction of a new high school by $3 million but also divert funds from a major road project under amendments to a previously approved due diligence resolution.

    By Michael Waddell March 21, 2019