There are 21 article(s) tagged Michele Dial:

• October 2024

  • Lakeland approves agreement with YMCA

    After a year of negotiation, Lakeland reaches an agreement for a recreation facility where a rundown motel once stood.

    By Michael Waddell October 04, 2024

• September 2024

  • New T-ball field among big projects planned for Lakeland parks

    Cool Springs Park is envisioned to include a skate park, an 18-hole disc-golf course, a splash pad, a zip line and trails. The board also approved a goat yoga program at the city’s parks.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2024

• June 2024

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell June 20, 2024

• April 2023

  • YMCA eyes Lakeland for new facility

    The YMCA is in discussions with the City of Lakeland to bring a new community center to the northeast Shelby County suburb.

    By Michael Waddell April 11, 2023

• 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

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell November 16, 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

• June 2022

  • Lakeland board approves Ashmont outline plan

    A change in perception by one Lakeland commissioner has moved the Ashmont project from being in jeopardy to the next phase of consideration.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2022

• May 2022

  • Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

    By Michael Waddell May 06, 2022

• April 2022

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell April 18, 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

• May 2021

  • Lakeland building playground at Oak Ridge Park

    As Lakeland grows, so does the need for more parks. The latest recreation area — Oak Ridge Park — should open in May as students finish classes and start summer break. 

    By Michael Waddell May 03, 2021

• February 2021

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell February 12, 2021

• January 2021

  • Lakeland officials want more say in Health Department directives

    Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

    By Linda A. Moore January 15, 2021

• December 2020

  • 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.

    By Michael Waddell December 11, 2020

  • Time to play: Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park enjoys makeover in Lakeland

    Renovations to the Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park in Lakeland expected to allow more use for residents on the south side of the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell December 02, 2020

• June 2020

  • Lakeland approves fiscal 2020-21 budget with no property tax increase

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners approved on second and final reading Thursday night, June 11, a $78.7 million annual budget and $1.24 property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

    By Michael Waddell June 11, 2020

• November 2019

  • Lakeland approves new athletic fields

    Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.

    By Michael Waddell November 15, 2019

• December 2018

  • Dial returns to Lakeland commission after surviving close election

    By Natalie Pilgrim December 01, 2018