About Us

History

The Port of Monroe was established in 1932 pursuant to the Port District Act, Public Act 234 of 1925, after a general vote of the Monroe Electorate.

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On May 9, 1932, through a resolution, the City Commission accepted title to lands south of the proposed Government Canal (River Raisin). Land was held by the Monroe Industrial Commission until the Port was formally incorporated. This resolution also contained a provision that the jurisdictional limits of the Port of Monroe would be the municipal limits of the City of Monroe.

On May 12, 1932, the City Commission held a successful Special Election on the incorporation of the Port of Monroe. Lands of the Monroe Industrial Commission were transferred to the Port of Monroe, and the US Government authorized appropriations to dredge the River Raisin and the turning basin.

The Port of Monroe was constructed in the late 1930’s and the early 1940’s under a Public Works Administration grant and bonds backed by the Port Commission and Monroe industry.

Mission Statement

To provide a functional industrial and economic base to the Community of Monroe and the State of Michigan by developing and encouraging development within the established boundaries of the Port of Monroe pursuant to sound policies protecting the environment and the health and welfare of the Community.

Objectives

To develop industry on Port property which has or may have the need for waterborne and railroad transportation;
To develop industry on Port property which operates with sound environmental and public health practices base upon reasoned scientific knowledge and recognized legal principles;
To create economic based jobs for the City of Monroe; and
To increase the tax base for the City of Monroe and other applicable taxing jurisdictions, including the Monroe Public Schools, Monroe County Community College, Monroe County Intermediate School District, and County of Monroe.

Monroe Port Commission and Staff

Commission

Thomas A. Krzyston, Chairman
Dale H. Brose, Vice Chairman
Kenyon Calender, Secretary
Lisa Leachman, Commissioner
Thomas Myers, Commissioner

Staff

Scott Davidson, Airport Manager
John J. Emig, Jr., Port Engineer
Thomas P. Russow, Port General Legal Counsel

City of Monroe

Monroe City Council

Robert E. Clark, Mayor
Brian P. Beneteau, Councilman
Christopher M. Bica, Councilman
Mary V. Conner, Councilwoman
Jeffrey A. Hensley, Councilman
Jeremy J. Molenda, Councilman
Edward F. Paisley, Councilman x

City of Monroe Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

Thomas A. Krzyston, Chairman
Mark Laboe, Vice Chairman
Mayor Robert E. Clark, Member
Dale H. Brose, Member
Don Lieto, Member
Paul J. Livernois, Member
Rodney Welliver, Member