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Mayor’s Corner

Pam Colestock

MAYOR

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.

June 1, 2026

June Mayor’s Corner

Happy summer, Eaton Rapids!  There is a great deal happening throughout the city, particularly with several construction projects underway. We understand that delays and detours can be inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as this work moves forward. Once completed, we hope these improvements will prove to be well worth the temporary disruption.  City […]

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April 15, 2022

April Mayor’s Corner

Spring is Here in Eaton Rapids! Even though I really don’t mind winter, I am always glad for the fresh start. I have been busy trying to attend as many of our advisory board meetings as possible as I feel it’s important to be engaged and know what our boards have coming before them. These […]

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March 3, 2022

State of the City Address

The pandemic created challenges in all aspects of our lives. Some greater than others. Many had major losses to endure, while others were able to find new ways to meet the challenges. For your city government, we faced obstacles as well, but I am proud to say that we achieved many more accomplishments. Below are […]

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January 24, 2022

January Mayor’s Corner

Mayor’s Corner-January 2022 Happy New Year Eaton Rapids! Your City Council has already been busy in this new year. First, we welcome new Council Member At-Large, Stacee Robison, as well as returning Council Member William Steele, who represents Precinct 3 and is also our new Mayor-Pro Tempore.  Susie Politza is your representative for Precinct 1, […]

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December 13, 2021

December Mayor’s Corner

Dear Eaton Rapids, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and splendid New Year. You have all weathered the tumult. Whether it be the remnants of the Pandemic, an election wrought with accusations and counter accusations, uncertainty over the economy, school upheaval, mask mandates, vaccines etc. The […]

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June 18, 2021

June Mayor’s Corner

“a great place to live, raise your family and recreate”

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May 7, 2021

May Mayor’s Corner

Monarch Butterfly Awareness Month

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April 6, 2021

January Mayor’s Corner

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to a new year

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April 6, 2021

December Mayor’s Corner

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you

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April 6, 2021

November Mayor’s Corner

Find the things in your heart that you are truly “Thank full” for and if you do, then Thanksgiving is still there.

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