Commissioner Lawrence Spataro, Ward 3
Education
- Graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, North Muskegon, Michigan.
- Graduate of Michigan State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Prior Work Experience
- Recipient Rights Advisor, County of Muskegon
- Friend of the Court Investigator, County of Muskegon
- Agent and Registered Representative, Prudential Insurance
Community Involvement
- Image Committee, Past Chair
- Ambucs, Past President of Morning Club
- Nelson Neighborhood Improvement Association, Board Member
Community Goals and Accomplishments
Accomplishments:
- Completion of Shoreline Drive
- Smartzone Designation
- Imagine Muskegon
- Reopening of downtown streets especially Western Ave
- Turnback of Muskegon Ave and Webster Ave
- Blight Fight, which includes code enforcement, community policing, support for neighborhood associations, and right zoning
Goals:
To make Muskegon’s downtown healthy and vibrant and to have strong and stable neighborhoods with well maintained housing. Also a healthy business climate that will attract new locally owned businesses to our community.
“As a City Commissioner I enjoy interacting with constituents, especially if I can help resolve a concern. I work for you, please feel free to contact me with your comments or concerns.”
Commissioner Lawrence Spataro may be reached at (231) 724-6701 or by email at Larry.Spataro@shorelinecity.com

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