City of Lathrup Village. State Of the City Address. Mayor Bruce Kantor. July 21, 2026.

The City of Lathrup Village held its State of the City Address on July 21, 2026, where Mayor Bruce Kantor provided an overview of the city's recent developments, fiscal challenges, and future plans. Key procurement-related topics included the adoption of a balanced budget despite a $410,000 deficit, which led to cuts such as ending shipping services and reducing a special tax assessment. The city is also planning a millage vote in November to fund the library, which could impact next year's budget. Significant capital improvement projects highlighted were a $3 million water main replacement, repaving of Southfield Road with a $438,000 project partially funded by a $250,000 state grant, and installation of emergency infrastructure like an emergency gate to improve response times. The city is transitioning to a new water utility rate structure to better cover fixed costs and address rising expenses, including a new bond payment of $200,000 annually for sewer district improvements. Additionally, the Downtown Development Authority invested in business district improvements and marketing to attract new businesses. The city also implemented a pilot ordinance to negotiate incentives with developers and businesses, aiming to stimulate economic development. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal prudence, infrastructure upgrades, and economic development initiatives amid budgetary constraints.