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Advertisement for Bids - 2019 Cape Seal Project
Seal bids will be received until 3:00 pm local time March 20, 2019 by the City of St. Joseph, at the City Clerk's Office, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
Read more ...Advertisement for Bids - Dunham Lift Station Replacement Phase Two
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Duham Lift Station Replacement Phase Two Project will be received, by the City of St. Joseph, at the Clerk's office of the City of St. Joseph, 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 6, 2019.
Read more ...Job Opening for Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Department
The City of St. Joseph is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Department.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Briarwood Shelter Decorative Stone Work
The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from masonry contractors for decorative stone work at the new Briarwood Picnic Shelter, Riverview Park, 2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph MI.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Briarwood Picnic Shelter Driveway and Parking Reconstruction
The City of St. Joseph is accepting proposals from interested area paving contractors to remove and replace the asphalt driveway and parking area at the new Briarwood Picnic Shelter, Riverview Park, 2927 Niles Road, St. Joseph MI.
Read more ...Request for Proposal (RFP) Specifications for the 2019 - 2020 Right-of-Way and Cemetery Lawn Maintenance Services
The City of St. Joseph Department of Public Works is solicitling proposals from qualified general lawn maintenance services.
Read more ...Job Opening for Public Safety Officer
The City of St. Joseph is accepting resumes for the position of Public Safety Officer.
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Mayor pro tem Laura Goos
Laura Goos is a native of St. Joseph. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, in fact, she’s a third generation SJHS grad (raising the fourth generation).
Laura graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Employment Relations. She has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She’s been with Whirlpool Corporation since 2005 where she joined after more than a decade at Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Laura returned to St. Joseph, after living in Grand Rapids, with her husband, Ron Goos and their two children Emma and Jacob in 2006.
In addition to her corporate experiences, Laura has also been active in our community through local non-profits. Currently serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the Box Factory for the Arts since 2014; being a Board member since 2013. As President, Laura has led a financial turnaround, bringing the Box Factory back from the brink of closure in 2015. In addition, she has served on the Board of Directors of the Safe Shelter, a local domestic violence shelter in 2007-2008.
“I believe in a citizen-led, involved community government. I love my hometown and am so proud to serve as a City Commissioner. My goal is to ensure sustainability for generations to come in St. Joseph as well as to enhance the experiences of residents and visitors.”
Laura wants to focus on three key areas of the Master City Plan; Infrastructure (improving roads and residential systems like water, sewer, drainage, etc.), focus on creating a plan that balances tourism and the needs of the residents and supporting a strong Public Safety department. In addition, Laura wants to listen to the needs of the residents and ensure their voices are heard.
Regarding city matters, she may be contacted by calling (616) 318-1608 or emailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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City Facts
- Population - 8,365
- City Employees - 81
- City Budget - $22.8 million
- City S.E.V. - $531,397,117 Avg.
- Residential True Cash Value - $199,000
- Square Miles - 4.4
- City Charter - Approved 1928
- Commercial S.E.V. - 96 million
- Industrial S.E.V. - 35 million
- Residential S.E.V. - 395 million
- Tax Millage - 16.5344