In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Tom Lohman, the four-term mayor of Montague, Michigan, to discuss the intricacies of small-town governance. Mayor Lohman shares his journey from Clay Banks Township to leading Montague, emphasizing the balance between preserving the town’s quaint, close-knit atmosphere and promoting sustainable growth through affordable housing and infrastructure development. He highlights strong inter-municipal cooperation, strategic planning, and the importance of public engagement in maintaining a vibrant community. Lohman also reflects on Montague’s community spirit, popular events like the Fourth of July parade and Pumpkin Roll, and the vital role of the city’s bandshell and local businesses in shaping its identity. #MontagueMI #MuskegonCounty #LocalGovernment #SmallTownStrong #CommunityLeadership #AffordableHousing #CivicEngagement #MuskegonRising #CityOfMontague #DJHilson #MayorTomLohman #MunicipalSpotlight