Mayor’s Corner
Pam Colestock
About
Pam was elected to city council in 2015 and served as precinct 2 representative from 2016-2021. She was then elected Mayor in November 2021, serving as the city’s first female Mayor.
She spent the last 20 years working in the Property Management industry, but in April 2023, started working for Eaton Rapids Medical Center, as the Executive Assistant to the CEO. She serves as a voting member of the Downtown Development Authority and serves on the Board of Directors for the G.A.R Memorial Hall & Museum as well as on the Board of Trustees for the First Congregational Church. She is active in most city events including the Memorial Day parade committee. She has 2 business degrees: one in Sales and Marketing and one in Paralegal Studies.
Her term for Mayor expires in 2026.
April Mayor’s Corner
We’ve been blessed with the hint of Spring in Eaton Rapids! It certainly has lifted the spirits for many, including myself. With spring comes a lot of outside projects, and I want to take this time to remind city residents that leaves and brush can be taken to the brush yard located at 300 Market […]
September Mayor’s Corner
I wanted to give updates regarding topics I often get asked about. First, the recycling center. As you know, the city closed its’ recycling center a year ago, but we’ve been working with our township neighbors to come up with a collaborative way to build a new center for our entire community. We created a […]
August Mayor’s Corner
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of August. Kids will be going back to school soon so please watch for more pedestrians and buses. Speaking of pedestrians, did you know it’s the law to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in a crosswalk? We have a few that cross Main Street, so please be mindful […]
July Mayor’s Corner
Happy July! Once again, we enjoyed a fantastic 4th of July celebration. The parade was one of the longest we’ve had in a long time. Thank you to all who participated! I also want to thank the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Crafter show, it was very well attended. Another thanks to our neighboring […]
June Mayor’s Corner
Welcome Summer! City Council has been working on the budget with city administration and held a public hearing on Monday, June 19th. This is required by law and is a great way to give residents an opportunity to ask questions. Council will consider adoption of the budget at its June 26th meeting, 7pm. The public […]
May Mayor’s Corner
Happy May! City Council is busy this month working with city administration on the 2023-2024 budget. There will be a public hearing on the budget in June. This is a requirement to get public input, or answer questions. Watch the city’s website for dates. At the May 8th City Council meeting, Council approved the Planning […]
April Mayor’s Corner
It’s starting to look like spring! The City just received 2 awards for the restoration of G.A.R Island Park, submitted by the City’s engineering company, c2ae. It’s exciting to be recognized for the work put into making this park a showpiece, however, the best part is hearing from residents and community members about how much […]
March Mayor’s Corner
Happy Spring Eaton Rapids! Some of you may have seen a recent article in the Lansing State Journal regarding the Horner Mill property. The City has been working with the owners of this property to bring it into compliance. As you know, the buildings are in severe disrepair. Recently, we started working with Eaton County […]
February Mayor’s Corner
I don’t normally like to start off writing about sad news, but I would be remiss to not mention how hard of a week this has been for so many. After I got home from last week’s council meeting, there was breaking news of the active shooter at MSU. I watched as many of you […]
January Mayor’s Corner
For this month’s article, I would like to reflect on a few things that City Council accomplished in 2022. We had some challenges, but were able to keep our focus on what was best for the City, which is our top priority. We worked through the hiring of a City Manager, and while we had […]
December Mayor’s Corner
Happy December! If you’re like me, you have been wondering “where did this year go”? It seems like it was July 4th and now it’s Christmas and the New Year is upon us. December is a busy month, but I try to take the time to reflect on the year and especially to be thankful […]
November Mayor’s Corner
Hello Eaton Rapids! I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.I want to give kudos to City Clerk Laura Boomer, and the election team for running a seamlesselection. It’s no small feat to run these elections, especially when there are so many candidatesrunning plus ballot proposals. These folks work […]
October Mayor’s Corner
Happy October Eaton Rapids! I’ve been asked by residents what the city is spending its ARPA funds on. ARPA stands for American Rescue Plan Act. This is federal financial assistance due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that states, counties, schools, and local municipalities received. The City of Eaton Rapids received approximately $550,000. There are guidelines on […]
