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Marquette commission directs city manager to pursue residential reuse of DJ Jacobetti veteran-home site
Summary
By a 6–0 roll-call vote, the commission approved a resolution directing the city manager to pursue residential uses for the Michigan Veteran Homes DJ Jacobetti site, which state officials anticipate will close in late 2027 when a new facility opens in Marquette Township.
The Marquette City Commission voted unanimously to direct the city manager to pursue residential redevelopment of the Michigan Veteran Homes DJ Jacobetti site in Marquette.
City staff reminded the commission that the state expects the facility to close in late 2027 because a new veteran-care facility is being built in Marquette Township. The city manager had asked for formal direction to continue discussions and advocacy regarding future uses of the property.
A commissioner who moved the resolution said the site presented a significant opportunity to expand the city’s housing stock and urged the commission to pursue options that would benefit the community. During discussion commissioners described the property as “a good chunk of land” and emphasized evaluating any reasonable proposals.
The motion passed on a roll-call vote of 6–0. The resolution directs the city manager to pursue residential use; staff noted that pursuit and advocacy are subject to further discussions with state representatives and eventual details to be negotiated.
Next steps: staff will proceed with outreach and discussions with state representatives and report back to the commission as negotiations progress.
