There are 21 article(s) tagged Mayor Josh Roman:

• March 2024

  • Lakeland plans for future explosive growth

    “I do worry about the amount of growth that is coming,” said Kimley-Horn engineer Doug Swett, citing the impact of Ford’s BlueOval City.

    By Michael Waddell March 02, 2024

• December 2023

  • Lakeland dealing with fallout of The Lake District bankruptcy

    The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.

    By Michael Waddell December 28, 2023

• October 2023

  • Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts

    Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell October 06, 2023

• September 2023

  • Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon

    From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell September 27, 2023

  • Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals

    Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2023

  • Lakeland board approves condemning Relax Inn

    Lakeland officials continue to work on redesigning the area around Interstate 40 and Canada Road and have voted to condemn the motel north of the interchange.

    By Michael Waddell September 08, 2023

• July 2023

  • Lakeland to buy land for future performing arts center

    The Orpheum Theatre Group is scouting possible locations for a 1,000-seat Halloran Center For Performing Arts & Education that would serve northeast Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell July 23, 2023

  • Lakeland to take possession of Econo Lodge

    A key piece of property in the redevelopment of the Lakeland Gateway area is one step closer to belonging to the city.

    By Michael Waddell July 18, 2023

  • Hardest hit suburbs struggle with storm damage

    The hard-hit suburbs of Northeast Shelby County are still dealing with power outages, downed trees and congested intersections as a result of last weekend’s storm.

    By Michael Waddell July 03, 2023

• June 2023

  • ‘Retail is not dead’: Expert talks Lakeland, U.S. market strength 

    Retail is growing in Lakeland as the suburb looks to improve its image and benefit from the strong business climate. 

    By Michael Waddell June 23, 2023

  • Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project

    Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.

    By Michael Waddell June 16, 2023

• May 2023

  • Lakeland targets Canada Road ‘eyesores’ amid redevelopment

    Purchase of the Relax Inn and an adjoining site are next in Lakeland’s effort to re-invent the north side of the Canada Road-Interstate 40 interchange.

    By Michael Waddell May 21, 2023

  • Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike

    Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.

    By Michael Waddell May 19, 2023

  • Lakeland to condemn hotel property in new TIF district

    Negotiations have broken down for Lakeland to purchase a hotel site near Interstate 40, and the suburb will go through condemnation procedures with a YMCA on the horizon.

    By Michael Waddell May 06, 2023

• April 2023

  • Lakeland ponders partnership with MATA

    With Lakeland being on the route between Memphis and BlueOval City, the suburb and MATA are discussing a possible partnership to extend transportation.

    By Michael Waddell April 21, 2023

  • YMCA eyes Lakeland for new facility

    The YMCA is in discussions with the City of Lakeland to bring a new community center to the northeast Shelby County suburb.

    By Michael Waddell April 11, 2023

• March 2023

  • Lake District developer owes contractors more than $1 million

    At least seven contractors and subcontractors who have worked in The Lake District have filed liens against Netanel and his companies.

    By Samuel Hardiman March 23, 2023

  • Lakeland leaders rally around Lake District despite foreclosure news

    With financial questions arising again for The Lake District, Lakeland officials express hope the developer of the mixed-use project can again save the plan.

    By Michael Waddell March 15, 2023

  • Lakeland approves first reading to bump up sewer rates

    Currently, Lakeland has a declining sewer rate scale that does not reflect the cost of service and has no minimum bill and no cost-of-living adjustment.

    By Michael Waddell March 10, 2023

• January 2023

  • A 40-year-old company named Lakeland Business of the Year

    The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.

    By Michael Waddell January 30, 2023

  • Lakeland pauses new commercial development along U.S. 70

    With concerns about crime, congestion and over-development, Lakeland officials have placed a one-year moratorium on commercial projects along U.S. 70.

    By Michael Waddell January 26, 2023