City Manager Message

Message from the City Manager

On behalf of the dedicated employees of this municipality, I want to welcome you to Banks of the River Raisinthe City of Monroe, the seat of Monroe County. Our City government is committed to improving the delivery of effective and efficient services by building upon our strengths to become even more responsive, innovative and proactive in meeting the needs of our entire community. Our entire staff is dedicated to this purpose, and we are fortunate to have public servants who strive every day at improving the delivery of services.

Monroe is an great city in which to live and do business, and we are Raisin’ Expectations every day. Our historic downtown features unique shops and service businesses. We have acres of maintained parks and playgrounds, many bordering the ambling banks of the River Raisin. We are also the home of a community college, the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, regional museum, performing arts center, a modern airport that provides general aviation services, and the only port on Lake Erie providing access to the Great Lakes and beyond.

I, along with all employees of the city invite you to take some time to visit and to experience our quality of life, including beautiful parks and open spaces, access to the River Raisin, and a very favorable business climate which will embrace you and help make your dreams a reality.

I encourage you to visit our historic downtown area. We have many exciting new things going on – so come enjoy excellent dining and wonderful shopping. 

If you need information regarding living in Monroe, establishing a business in the city, or a suggestion on how the City can improve our delivery of services please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected].