OUR STORY

The Cool Cities Initiative was started by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to spur growth and investment in Midwestern cities. The Initiative was proposed in 2003 in response to the “brain drain” of students attending college in Michigan and then seeking employment out of the state. For more information about the initiative please click here.

While the initiative is no longer active, Saint Clair Shores maintains the Cool City Committee and charges it to work and connect with civic and city organizations, committees and commissions, to move the city in a spirited direction, while making businesses, neighborhoods, and events a greater success, and promoting the City positively.

Through annual Signature Events, pop-up events inspired by community feedback and ideation, and a growing network of city partners, the Committee is constantly working towards creating engaging events that advance the Saint Clair Shores community.

THE COMMITTEE

The Saint Clair Shores Cool City Committee consist of volunteer members dedicated to creating engaging events that inspire community enrichment.

The Committee consist of a Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, several voting members, a Saint Clair Shores City Council Liaison, and sitting members of the Saint Clair Shores Parks and Recreation department.

Interested in joining the Cool City Committee? Click here.

officers

  • Vacant, Chair

  • Vacant, Co-Chair

  • Vacant, Treasurer

  • Cristina Dewan, Secretary

  • Linda Bertges, City Council

  • Donna Hill, Parks and Rec

  • Rob Spinazzola, Parks and Rec

MEMBERS

  • Aaron Kuhn

  • John Cilluffo

  • Karl Schwarzwalder

  • Kelly Scavone

  • Matthew Wisotsky

  • Nicole Tito Higgins

  • Priscilla McCarthy

MEETINGS

The Saint Clair Shores Cool City Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Geer Conference Room at Saint Clair Shores City Hall.

Meetings start at 6:30 PM are are open to the public.

Public participation is welcomed and encouraged and all attendees are invited to listen and participate to their comfort level.

If you plan to attend a meeting, we do encourage you to notify the Committee ahead of time to ensure there is seating available for you and that your attendance is acknowledged during the meeting.

Please click here to RSVP to attend a future meeting.

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