City of Ludington Government

05/29/2026

⚓️ Dock talk, fish tales, and marina magic! 🎣🌊

Yesterday, City Manager Aldrich, Councilor Kreinbrink, and Mayor Barnett met with Marina Manager Jim Christensen to chat all things marina — from current projects at both marinas to the status of Dock A, fish cleaning stations, and keeping our waterfront ship-shape for another busy season!

Here’s your Harbor View Dock A construction update:

🔧 Contractors are currently hard at work on water and electrical utilities.
🛠️ Our structural contractor will be back on site next week to finish assembling the dock.
⚡ Electrical work will take a bit longer due to the size and scope of the project.

Like any good “fish story,” this project has had a few unexpected twists and turns, putting us about three weeks behind schedule. But all of our contractors have been doing an amazing job and have been incredibly patient through the process. We appreciate everyone’s hard work as we reel this project in! 🎣

If all continues to go smoothly, we anticipate Dock A opening the week of June 15!

And speaking of fishing… the spring bite has been HOT!
We’ve also connected with our fish waste disposal contractor, and all fish cleaning stations have been cleaned out for the time being. Marina staff check the stations daily and clean them regularly to help keep things fresh, functional, and ready for your next “catch of the day.”

Thanks for your patience as we work through these improvements — the finish line (or should we say shoreline?) is getting closer every day!

05/28/2026

There will be a Study Session of the Planning Commission Master Plan Committee at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29th at City Hall. This will be to begin to discuss updates to the Master Plan.

05/28/2026

Make Waves & Roll On Over to Waves & Wheels Safety Day!

Things are about to get wheel-y fun at the west end of Ludington Avenue! Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Waves & Wheels Safety Day — a shore thing for family fun this weekend!

Dive into an afternoon packed with:
🌊 Water safety activities
🚲 Bicycle safety fun
🎉 Games, giveaways, and demonstrations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole crew

Whether you’re riding the wave into summer or just looking for a tire-rific afternoon at Stearns Beach, West End Area, this event is the perfect way to kick off the season safely!

To keep the fun rolling, the west end of Ludington Avenue and the north portion of the Loomis parking lot will be temporarily closed during the event.

Don’t drift away — come make a splash with us!

05/21/2026

A shoutout to the fabulous Mason County Garden Club!

Today, you all turned our downtown pots into a blooming paradise with your amazing planting skills! Your green thumbs and sunny smiles are just what we needed to kick off the summer season!

Thanks for making our city look so fabulous—our pots are practically bursting with joy! We can’t wait until these pots hit the streets in the next week!

05/14/2026

Big Dreams for Blodgett Park — Straight From Ludington’s Future Leaders!

When Stacey Kraft asked her 2nd grade classroom to take on a project-based learning initiative centered around designing improvements for a City park, we knew it would be creative… but we could have never imagined just how thoughtful, detailed, and inspiring these students would be.

The students researched, planned, collaborated, and even PRESENTED their ideas to community leaders — and honestly, we’re still blown away by what these young minds accomplished.

Now, we are excited to share their vision for Blodgett Park (AKA Legion Park) with the community and hopefully help turn some of these incredible ideas into reality!

And let us tell you… these kids came prepared. Their military-themed park ideas include:

🪖 Obstacle courses
🛢️ Tank-themed trash cans
🪑 Below-grade seating areas (inspired by Waterfront Park!)
🛡️ Tank benches
🚁 Helicopter-themed play structures
⚓ Navy vessel playground features
🧒 Expanded play areas for younger children
🚻 Additional seating, trash cans, and bathrooms

Basically, these 2nd graders understood the assignment.

We cannot wait to share their slides, designs, and presentation with the community. Their excitement, creativity, and passion for improving Ludington is a shining reminder that great ideas can come from any age group.

If you’re interested in helping make these students’ dreams for Blodgett Park a reality, we’d love to hear from you. Because when a group of 2nd graders dreams this big for their community… we think that deserves some serious backup.

Representatives from the City of Ludington came to LES today to hear the proposals from Mrs. Kraft and Mrs. Bates' second grade class on improving Blodgett Park at the American Legion. Students presented survey data and their creative ideas to make the park better for kids and families. Our city reps were already discussing immediate improvements to be made in the near future. A special thank you to Mayor Barnett, Councilor Terzano, Downtown Ludington Director Heather Tykoski, DPW Superintendent Andy Larr, and Friends of Ludington City Parks rep Cori Rodgers for working with our students! This project was an AMAZING learning experience with great outcomes for our community!

05/13/2026

A Big THANK YOU to Covenant Christian School! 🙌

The City of Ludington would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the students and staff of Covenant Christian School for their incredible efforts during their “Serve Up Love” Service Week!

Through their hard work and dedication to serving the community, these students are rolling up their sleeves and helping make downtown Ludington shine. From collecting trash and pulling weeds to washing windows and spreading woodchips, the students are working tirelessly to help beautify public spaces and keep our community looking its best. Their efforts truly make a visible difference throughout downtown.

We especially appreciate the thoughtful donations of snacks and treats provided to City staff as a thank you for the work done to serve the community. Those small acts of kindness go a long way and were greatly appreciated by the many departments and employees who help keep Ludington running every day.

You are a shining example of how young people can make a real difference in their community through generosity, service, and compassion.

Thank you again for helping make Ludington stronger, brighter, and just a little more full of love. These kids have one more day of service left to complete. So if you see them around town, please stop and thank them for all of their hard work and love for our community!

05/13/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

At the request of the City of Ludington, Mason County, State of Michigan, and by the authority conferred on the Department of Natural Resources by Sections 10-12 of Part 801 of PA 451 of 1994, as amended, MCL 324.80110 – MCL 324.80112, a public hearing will be held at the Ludington
City Hall Community Room, 400 S. Harrison Street, Mason County, Ludington, Michigan 499431, at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

At this hearing, the Department of Natural Resources will gather information from the public concerning the adoption of regulations for the navigation area in Pere Marquette Lake and the Ludington shipping channel, Mason County.

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 231-845-6237 a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally at the public hearing. Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may submit written comments by email no later than 5 p.m. on July 16. Mailed comments must be postmarked no later than July 13, 2026.

DNR, Law Enforcement
Attn: Lt. Thomas Wanless
525 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
[email protected]

05/06/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LUDINGTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The City of Ludington will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27th at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 400 S. Harrison Street, Ludington. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain citizens’ views on:

936 E Ludington Ave – Requesting a waiver for sidewalk installation

You may express your views on this matter in person at the public hearing or the Planning Department will accept written comments until 5:00 p.m. on May 27, 2026. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Planning & Zoning Department at (231) 843-2956.

04/29/2026

CITY OF LUDINGTON
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M.

The regular Ludington City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. has been changed to Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the City Hall Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St, Ludington, Michigan.

All meetings are open to the public. Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids or special services because of a disability, please contact the City Clerk at the address or phone number below for this service.

City Municipal Building
400 S. Harrison St.
Ludington, Mi 49431
Telephone: 231-845-6237

Posted: April 29, 2026
Website: ludington-mi.gov

Deborah L. Luskin
City Clerk

04/29/2026

The Finance and Personnel committee meeting is scheduled for:

Monday, May 04, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

The meeting will take place at the Ludington Municipal Building, 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, Michigan 49431.

Please note that the TIME HAS CHANGED.
As always, it is open to the community, and the public is encouraged to participate.
For further inquiries or additional information, please get in touch with the Ludington Municipal Building
We look forward to your participation.