Economic Base Description
Economic Base Description
The county has a successful agricultural and manufacturing base holding a top 10 ranking in the state for a number of agricultural categories. The Capital Region International Airport is also located in the southern tier of Clinton County. A Clinton County Economic Alliance has been formed to promote the region as a great place to live and do business. The Clinton County Economic Alliance is a partnership of government and private sector organizations in Clinton County working to further economic growth in the region.
The City of St. Johns is home to the only certified business park in Clinton County. The city's business park is certified though the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The business park …show more content…
Johns is governed by a mayor and four council members, each of whom is elected to four-year terms. While the City Council sets policy, the day-to-day decision making is conducted by the City Manager. The City Manager is hired by City Council to oversee the various division and department heads. The city employs approximately 49 full-time equivalent employees including about 11 public safety employees. The public safety office is less than two miles away from the subject.
The city provides a full range of municipal services including police and fire protection, residential refuse and recycling collection, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets, infrastructure development and maintenance, park and recreational facilities, library services and general administrative services. The city is also a member of a local ambulance authority that provides medical services to the city and surrounding townships. The city’s Department of Public Works is responsible for snow removal, debris pickup, and road maintenance. Other basic services provided to the subject’s neighborhood include water, sewer, gas, electric, and communication.
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Johns to be 7,865 which is a 5.08% increase from 2000. There are approximately 3,451 housing units. The 2009-2013 percentages of people below the poverty rate are estimated to be 15.1% which is less than the state average of 16.8%. Approximately 52.0% of the population is between the ages of 18 and 65, which would be the primary work force. As for the population above age 25, over 90% have a high school diploma and over 20% have a college degree. The average residential home price in 2010 was $119,200.
Public transportation exists in many forms in St. Johns and Mid-Michigan. Lansing Capital Region International Airport is located in DeWitt Township, which is a 30-minute drive away. Flint’s Bishop Airport is within an hour drive of St. Johns. Clinton Transit provides bus service to most of Clinton County, including St. Johns. Amtrak provides passenger train service through a station in East Lansing, Michigan. CN North America and CSX Transportation also provide freight rail service throughout most of Michigan and connect to Ohio and
The county has a successful agricultural and manufacturing base holding a top 10 ranking in the state for a number of agricultural categories. The Capital Region International Airport is also located in the southern tier of Clinton County. A Clinton County Economic Alliance has been formed to promote the region as a great place to live and do business. The Clinton County Economic Alliance is a partnership of government and private sector organizations in Clinton County working to further economic growth in the region.
The City of St. Johns is home to the only certified business park in Clinton County. The city's business park is certified though the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The business park …show more content…
Johns is governed by a mayor and four council members, each of whom is elected to four-year terms. While the City Council sets policy, the day-to-day decision making is conducted by the City Manager. The City Manager is hired by City Council to oversee the various division and department heads. The city employs approximately 49 full-time equivalent employees including about 11 public safety employees. The public safety office is less than two miles away from the subject.
The city provides a full range of municipal services including police and fire protection, residential refuse and recycling collection, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets, infrastructure development and maintenance, park and recreational facilities, library services and general administrative services. The city is also a member of a local ambulance authority that provides medical services to the city and surrounding townships. The city’s Department of Public Works is responsible for snow removal, debris pickup, and road maintenance. Other basic services provided to the subject’s neighborhood include water, sewer, gas, electric, and communication.
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Johns to be 7,865 which is a 5.08% increase from 2000. There are approximately 3,451 housing units. The 2009-2013 percentages of people below the poverty rate are estimated to be 15.1% which is less than the state average of 16.8%. Approximately 52.0% of the population is between the ages of 18 and 65, which would be the primary work force. As for the population above age 25, over 90% have a high school diploma and over 20% have a college degree. The average residential home price in 2010 was $119,200.
Public transportation exists in many forms in St. Johns and Mid-Michigan. Lansing Capital Region International Airport is located in DeWitt Township, which is a 30-minute drive away. Flint’s Bishop Airport is within an hour drive of St. Johns. Clinton Transit provides bus service to most of Clinton County, including St. Johns. Amtrak provides passenger train service through a station in East Lansing, Michigan. CN North America and CSX Transportation also provide freight rail service throughout most of Michigan and connect to Ohio and