A Season of Momentum—and Bright Lights Ahead
Neighbors and friends,
The timing of our Clementime’s Newsletter print deadline happens to be before the November Election. It is my greatest hope that as you are reading my update, I am still your mayor! [Note: Mayor Kropp was re-elected] As we turn the page into December, January, and February, I want to look back on a fall season that was one of the busiest—and most meaningful—our City has seen in years. Together, we’ve taken major steps to secure reliable infrastructure, reactivate our downtown, and set the stage for a strong year ahead.
Breaking ground on our Drinking Water Connection project. This milestone represents years of planning, state partnership, and diligent work by our City team and commission. It’s a once-in-a- generation investment to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable water for Mount Clemens residents and businesses. Thank you to everyone who helped move this forward; it’s a textbook example of fiscal responsibility paired with long-term vision.
A new future at 20 South Main Street. The City’s purchase of 20 South Main opens the door to a modern municipal campus and new possibilities for our riverfront. Relocating City Hall and the Fire Department will free up valuable waterfront property for future mixed-use development and public space—growing our tax base while keeping the riverfront accessible to all.
Cherry Street Mall and Macomb Place: open again. Reopening these key corridors is a major step in
our Downtown Revitalization Project. Thank you to our residents, visitors, and especially our downtown
merchants for your patience during construction. With each phase, we’re building a safer, more walkable,
more beautiful downtown that will serve us for decades.
State of the City: clarity, candor, and community. This fall’s State of the City Address was a chance
to share clear progress and practical next steps—from infrastructure to recreation, from fiscal stability to
public art and parks. I’m grateful to City staff, our partners, and every resident who shows up, asks good
questions, and helps us keep moving forward together.
What’s Next: Winter Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens Light Parade — Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Bundle up and bring the whole family downtown as we light up Main Street and kick off the holiday
season in true Mount Clemens style. It’s one of our most beloved traditions—full of sparkle, music, and
community pride. I hope to see you there!
Holiday shopping makes a difference. This winter, your purchases have power. Every gift you buy in
our downtown helps local businesses that have weathered construction with resilience and good humor.
Make an evening of it: stroll the lights, grab dinner, pick up a few gifts, and discover a new favorite shop. If
you love what’s happening downtown, the best way to show it is to shop local.
A Note of Thanks
To our City staff and department heads, our commission, our business owners, and our residents—thank
you. The progress we’re celebrating is the result of teamwork: careful planning, tough choices, and a
shared belief that Mount Clemens is worth every bit of effort. We’re building a city that works today and
inspires tomorrow.
As we head into the new year, let’s keep that momentum. Support our shops and restaurants. Invite
friends to experience our events. Share the good news of Mount Clemens. The lights we hang this season
are a reminder: when we pull together, our City shines.
With gratitude,
Mayor Laura Kropp
