City of Leslie

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the Leslie High School Class of 2026!

Today, we celebrate your hard work, determination, and all that you have accomplished. Whether your next chapter takes you to college, the workforce, military service, trade school, or somewhere you haven't even imagined yet, we hope you chase your dreams with confidence and purpose.

As you take the next step in your journey, remember that no matter where life leads you, Leslie will always be home. We hope you'll carry a little piece of our community with you and know that you will always have a Place to Be here in Leslie.

Congratulations, graduates. We are proud of you and excited to see what the future holds.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Mike Hasty, Leslie Fire's newest firefighter

05/15/2026

2026 Memorial Day Parade

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

You may have noticed new over-the-street banner poles recently installed along Bellevue Street and South Main Street in downtown Leslie.

These poles were funded through the Leslie Downtown Development Authority (DDA), which operates separately from the City’s general resident tax dollars. DDA funding comes from tax increment financing within the downtown district itself, meaning funds generated from growth and investment within the DDA district are reinvested directly back into downtown improvements, events, beautification, and business support.

Our DDA Board is made up of local small business owners and residents within the district who volunteer their time to help keep downtown Leslie active, welcoming, and vibrant. In addition to projects like these banner poles, the DDA also helps support collaboration between business owners and assists with planning community events and downtown initiatives.

While we know there are larger infrastructure needs throughout the community, projects like this are funded through a separate downtown-focused program specifically intended for economic development and placemaking within the district.

We’re excited to see these banners go up and bring back a little bit of that old-school Leslie charm. Who remembers the Leslie banner that used to stretch between the trees back in the day?

Little touches like this help make downtown feel alive again, and we appreciate everyone who continues investing time, ideas, and energy into our community.

05/13/2026

City of Leslie Offices is currently undergoing phone system upgrades this week. During this time, our phone lines may be temporarily unavailable or experience interruptions.

If you need assistance, please send us an email or submit a message through our website at cityofleslie.org and staff will respond as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience while these upgrades are completed.

05/11/2026

The new grass volleyball nets are officially installed next to the basketball court at the park!

This project, along with the new pavilion, was fully funded through a Lansing Economic Area Partnership STEG Grant and generous support from Leslie First Baptist Church. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity and donations that made this possible at no cost to taxpayers.

We know there are many important projects throughout the City that continue to need attention, but we also believe it’s important to invest in the fun stuff too, especially spaces for our youth and teens to gather, stay active, and enjoy the community.

We hope residents enjoy the new volleyball courts this spring and summer. Please help us keep the area clean and treat the nets and courts with respect so everyone can continue to enjoy them.

Wishing everyone in Leslie a great spring!

05/06/2026

City of Leslie property owners:

Per Leslie City Ordinance regarding vegetation, Sec. 90-34 through Sec. 90-37 “No person shall permit any weeds, grass, etc. to grow to a height exceeding eight inches on any lot or tract of land in the City.” Per this Ordinance, residents are now notified that weeds not mowed by May 1, 2026 will be cut by the City of Leslie and the property owner will be charged the cost of contracted service.

Thank you for your help in keeping our City beautiful!