Albion MI Precinct 4

04/03/2026

I’ve had a few conversations with residents about my vote on the Austin School Lofts project and wanted to offer some clarification.
I support the redevelopment of the former Austin School into housing. The vote before Council, however, was about the terms of the PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement, not the project itself.
My concern was the long-term financial impact of the agreement, especially as Albion works to strengthen its tax base to support infrastructure, public safety, and city services.
I shared a more detailed explanation of my position in a Letter-To-The-Editor published in this week’s print edition of The Recorder. I’d encourage anyone interested to take a look.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out — I appreciate the conversation.

— C.J. Frost

09/02/2025

SUPERIOR STREET ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE

08/25/2025

08/18/2025

City Council meeting tonight!

08/12/2025

We’ve got some great community organizations and events in Albion - Let’s show our support!

Announcement: Audition Call for Dancers
Fluence Arts is launching a new professional dance company in Albion, MI — supported by the Albion Community Foundation’s Fund for Greater Albion and by the Battle Creek Family YMCA through City of Albion Recreation
Our mission at Fluence includes exposing community members to examples of dance, art and performance and to create outlets for up-and-coming student and professional dancers and other artists to create and perform in our community.
Dance can do many things for a community. Dance can bring people together, heal, teach, develop, strengthen, discipline, create, emote, share culture, express, challenge, and open minds!
Fluence Arts is seeking three experienced dancers who live within traveling distance of Albion, MI that can help us move our arts mission forward! This is a paid opportunity with evening and weekend rehearsals, culminating in four scheduled performances and additional community appearances.
Key Details:
• Paid professional dance position – must be 18 or older.
• Rehearsal Schedule TBD: based on availability
• 4 mainstage performances + community appearances
• Must be within travel distance of Albion, MI
• Rehearsal schedule and performance dates will be agreed upon at contract signing
• Additional teaching opportunities are available
If you are an experienced dancer interested in joining this exciting new company, contact us to learn more about compensation and to schedule an audition.
Email us at [email protected] Visit www.fluencearts.com for more information.

08/09/2025

PLEASE READ! This is the most current copy of the PILOT ordinance that the Albion City Council is going to vote on. A study session will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00PM in Tennant Hall adjacent to the Methodist Church in Albion. The address is 600 E. Michigan Avenue, Albion. Members of the Public are encouraged to attend.

Note: The City of Albion does NOT own the Washington Gardner school building. The basic question about this issue is: Is a 45-year long tax exemption for a housing development in the best economic interest for the citizens of Albion?

Here are some additional links to more information:
PDF version of the ordinance:
https://legistarweb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/3453254/Ordinance_2025-06.pdf

Link to Special Study Session Agenda Packet:
https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/cityofalbionmi/a67418feda76bca31cb16e0172e0c7910.pdf

08/04/2025

Monday, August 4th, 2025: Burr Oak Street: Due to the new water main being hooked up to each house individually, residents may experience a brief pause in water service throughout the day. Thank you for your patience and support while these much needed upgrades are completed.

08/04/2025

Monday August 4th, 2025 Albion City Council meeting.

Our first August City Council Meeting is at 7PM at the Marshall Opportunity High School tonight. On the agenda for presentations and recognitions include:
- Berrien Street and Burr Oak Street Sanitary Mains Problems/Update
- Recreation update - Ebony Gill & Jill Hinde
- Albion College-Center for Sustainability & Environment - Community Day

07/30/2025

BOIL WATER ALERT:
WHERE: Burr Oak Street between E. Michigan Ave and Barnes Street
INSTRUCTIONS: Residents living in this location are advised to boil water for at least the next 48 hours, until this Friday, August 1st, 2025 at 6:30PM.

Approximately 6:30PM Wednesday, July 30, we were notified that our contractor (Meade Brothers Excavating) made a serious mistake in charging one of our new watermains with water. As indicated by the photograph, the blue hose connected to the fire hydrant is not a standard practice allowed in supplying water to another watermain except only under strict supervision of the municipality. Because of disinfection practices stated by the State of Michigan and industry practices, this rule must be followed and monitored to maintain safe drinking water. The reason behind the failure was a water valve which was closed on an existing four Inch (4”) watermain failed to open. The four Inch (4”) watermain will be abandoned upon completion of our construction project. Our DPW Team is on-site coordinating with both the engineer and contractor. In a boil- water scenario, it is critical that we isolate the main and disinfect the area for at least forty-eight(48) hours with periodic testing for bacteria. We are in the process of notifying the affected property owners. The effected area is Burr Oak Street between Michigan Avenue and Barns Street. I will keep you informed of any new developments.

07/28/2025

Albion City Council Meeting tonight: 7:00PM July 28, 2025 at the Marshall Opportunity High School library. 225 E. Watson Street, Albion.

Dear Neighbors,

One of the agenda items for tonight’s council to discuss is one that many of you have already heard about: A proposed 45-year tax exemption to an out-of-town developer who wants to convert the former Washington Gardner School into low-income housing. If passed, this project will cost current Albion residents more money in public services, infrastructure maintenance, and revenue loss.

City government has an obligation to make the best use of public funds to strengthen its economy and provide the highest level of public service possible. This proposal does exactly the opposite.

After numerous discussions with many of you, including our city’s finance and tax officials, it is clear that I must vote “NO” to this proposed plan.

Going forward, we must be focused on building relationships with industries, businesses, and investors who will bring economic growth and job opportunities to every level of this community.

As for the Washington Gardner High School building - and any of our other landmark buildings we want saved in this community - we need to be active and assertive in marketing them for their best possible potential. We can’t grow our economy if we give these buildings to the first low-bidder who comes along.