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Highland Park mayor outlines $135 million housing push, multi‑year water and road projects in State of the City
Summary
Mayor Glenda McDonald used the annual State of the City address to highlight a $135 million housing rehabilitation effort, multi‑phase water-main and lead service-line replacements, pending demolitions, and new MDOT and state grants for roads and stormwater projects.
Mayor Glenda McDonald delivered Highland Park's State of the City address, highlighting a slate of infrastructure, housing and public-safety initiatives the administration says will guide the city this year.
McDonald opened by thanking residents, elected officials and city staff before reviewing recent fiscal activity in community and economic development, including 19 vacant residential lots sold for $9,500 and seven city-owned residential structures sold for $58,850 at auction; she said nine purchase options are pending with potential revenue of $109,750 when those sales close.
The mayor emphasized…
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