Lakeland board bids fond farewell to Wesley Wright
Wesley Wright finished his term as Lakeland commissioner Thursday night, but his departure from the board could be temporary if he follows through with a run for mayor some day.
Topic: Lakeland Board of Commissioners
RSSThere are 18 article(s) tagged Lakeland Board of Commissioners:
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November 2024
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August 2024
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Lakeland approves new TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
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Lakeland approves funds for new Lakeland Prep scoreboard
As a way to celebrate the suburb, Lakeland officials have funded a new video scoreboard for the high school football field. A video supporting Lakeland is part of the plan.
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July 2024
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Roundabout approved for Lakeland intersection
A roundabout is being planned for the problematic intersection at Seed Tick Road and Memphis-Arlington Road.
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June 2024
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Lakeland strips vice mayor of title after ethics complaint
A misstep in the process for approving a contract with a Memphis Symphony Orchestra group has led to Wesley Wright losing his vice mayor title in Lakeland.
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Wright won’t run for reelection as Lakeland commissioner
Wesley Wright has decided not to run for reelection as a Lakeland commissioner in November but is not closing the book on his political career.
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March 2024
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Lakeland looks to spur Lakeland Trace buildout
Lakeland officials say the necessity of finishing a road could help ease traffic in some nearby neighborhoods.
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Lakeland plans for future explosive growth
“I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.
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October 2023
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Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts
Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.
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September 2023
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Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals
Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.
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April 2023
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Lakeland approves moratorium on Canada Road commercial development
As Lakeland awaits a new comprehensive plan, the suburb’s commissioners have put a one-year moratorium on new commercial applications along Canada Road south of Interstate 40.
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March 2023
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Lakeland approves first reading to bump up sewer rates
Currently, Lakeland has a declining sewer rate scale that does not reflect the cost of service and has no minimum bill and no cost-of-living adjustment.
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November 2022
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Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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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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November 2021
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Lakeland hires national retail recruiter
Commissioners say Retail Strategies can “market us to regional and national brands that have a hard time understanding Lakeland.”
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August 2021
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Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets
Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.
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February 2021
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Lakeland BOC approves playground install, steps to development changes
Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.
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December 2020
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Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor
Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.
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