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.
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November 2022
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Lakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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September 2022
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Lakeland officials talk ‘State of the City’ — and a new Chick-fil-A
Lakeland’s annual “State of the City” address included some unexpected news of a major fast-food restaurant headed to The Lake District.
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July 2022
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Lakeland Prep high school wing officially opens
Residents tour the new $50 million Lakeland Preparatory High School, which is ready to welcome students for classes Aug. 8.
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Lakeland commission denies self-storage project, approves residential homes
More new homes are on the way in Lakeland, while the developer of a project with a self-storage component will need to find another use for his property.
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Lakeland election season ramps up
The Lakeland election season is picking up speed, with new candidates and incumbents pulling petitions.
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May 2022
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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.
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April 2022
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No ethics violation found against Lakeland commissioner
Mayor Mike Cunningham filed the complaint last Thursday based on comments Wright made in a social media post about a potential 3-2 vote against a proposed development.
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Lakeland mayor files ethics complaint against commissioner
According to Commissioner Wesley Wright, the complaint centers on something he said on Facebook about the Ashmont mixed-use project.
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Lakeland city manager resigns
Lakeland City Manager Shane Horn is moving back to Michigan to be near his family.
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March 2022
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Prominent Lakeland development inches closer to gaining MPC blessing
A project at Canada and Davies Plantation roads is reaching some of the goals Lakeland officials want for the site, but there are still concerns with the plan for Ashmont.
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January 2022
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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.
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High school wing of Lakeland Prep highlights coming year’s projects in suburb
The high school wing of Lakeland Prep will open this August, the final step in students graduating from the suburban school district in four years.
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Arlington faces the challenge of maintaining atmosphere amid growth
Keeping the ship steady in terms of how the town develops remains a top priority for Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman this year, including strengthening and refining the town’s land use plan and ordinances.
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December 2021
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Revised Lakeland Park project moves closer to meeting city’s regulations
The newest plans for the nearly 100-acre development include a three-story senior living facility; as well as walking trails, ponds, and tree preservation areas.
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October 2021
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Hyneman’s vision for Lakeland Park mixed-use project unveiled
The developer worked a long time on a 100-acre project near Canada Road and Davies Plantation. Now, his father, John, is taking on the project in his son’s honor.
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Lakeland takes stand against consolidated government
Add Lakeland to the list of suburban municipalities not in favor of a consolidated Memphis-Shelby County government.
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Lakeland board rejects changes to New Canada Road plan
Citing the risk of losing TDOT funding if there are further delays, Lakeland officials are moving on with the New Canada Road project, and will decide on a connection to Laurel Hill Drive later.
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September 2021
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Cunningham touts development, road construction in annual report on Lakeland
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham updated some major projects in his State of the City address to the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.
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August 2021
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Mystery grocery chain scouting Lakeland location for new store
City Attorney Will Patterson says an anchor store is interested in a parcel on the north side of U.S. 64 at Berryhill Road.
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July 2021
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Lakeland board recommends Chapel Lakes denial
Lakeland’s Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission recommended Thursday evening, July 15, denial of the $150 million Chapel Lakes residential project. The Board of Commissioners will have the final say.
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June 2021
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Lakeland approves budget, drops property tax rate to $1.04
Lakeland settled on a $1.04 property tax rate to fund its $100.5 million budget. Increased sales tax revenues helped offset the suburb’s spending.
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May 2021
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Lakeland planning/design review secretary resigns; ‘pretty sexy’ gas station gets nod
Lakeland officials recommended approval of a new convenience store/gas station at Lakeland Town Square, while Clint Starnes stepped aside from the suburb planning commission because of personal and scheduling conflicts.
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Lakeland officials embarrassed by planning board absences
A failure of Lakeland planning and design review commission citizen members to attend recent meetings has led to cancellations and frustration from elected officials.
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Lakeland approves first reading of 2021-22 fiscal budget, property tax rate
Lakeland officials began their review of the annual budget and property tax rate, approving the ordinances on first reading.
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