Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

and a festive beach party every summer show the thriving atmosphere of the community. Multiple community entities work together to bring these events to life, as Gillmore details, “We have a very active Downtown Development Authority. We have a Central Business Association made up of all our downtown business owners who work in conjunction with the city to put on all of our events. We have at least one event a month, if not two during our summer and spring. That collaboration between the city and the DDA and our CBA brings life and vibrancy and input from our business owners and our residents on a routine basis.” LOOKING TOWARDS A BRIGHT FUTURE With a diverse economy, welcoming residents, and a commitment to growth and collaboration, Tecumseh is poised for a bright future. Mayor Baker attributes the city’s ongoing success to the exceptional team by his side, stating, “We have ourselves the finest city manager that I’ve Kelly Jo 158 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01