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1. Do I need a permit to reroof my home or business?
2. Do I need a permit for my accessory building?
3. Do I need a permit to replace windows, doors, or siding?
4. Do I need a permit for a deck that is not attached to my home?
5. Do I need a permit for interior remodeling?
6. How do I get my power turned back on after it has been off for a period of time?
7. Do I need to be home during an inspection?
8. What are building permit fees based on?
9. Can I pull homeowner or business owner permits?
10. Do I need a permit for a pool?
11. How long will it take to get my permit?
12. Can you help me with hiring a good contractor?
13. What types of projects require a permit (ie. Building and all Trades)?

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1. How do I sign up for GLAlerts?
2. What types of alerts will I receive?
3. How often will I receive alerts?
4. Is there a charge to subscribe to GLAlerts?
5. Can I receive alerts other than by text message?
6. How can I get help if I'm having trouble signing up for or receiving GLAlerts?
7. How do I opt-out of receiving GLAlerts?

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1. Are water rates going to increase?
2. Why didn't the City just connect to Lansing BWL?
3. Will my water quality improve?
4. Did City Council make this decision without public input?

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1. How do I purchase property in Oakwood Cemetery?
2. What months are burials permitted?
3. Are "Green Burials" permitted?
4. Are urns allowed at the cemetery?
5. Why are the urns turned over each fall?
6. Are natural and/or homemade markers permitted?
7. How do I get a marker placed on a plot?
8. Can I plant flowers or trees near a marker?
9. Can I decorate a marker?
10. How can I find the burial location for a specific person?

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1. How do I file a criminal complaint?
2. Can I park my vehicle on the street overnight?
3. Where do I park if I live downtown?
4. Where can I pay my parking ticket?
5. What are the Noise Ordinances in Grand Ledge?
6. How can I start a Neighborhood Watch?
7. What is a Personal Protection Order and how do I get one?
8. If I go on vacation, will the Police check on my house and property?
9. How can I get a copy of an Accident Report or Criminal Complaint?
10. My house has been broken into. What do I do?
11. Where and when can I have my fingerprints taken?
12. Can I have the Police Department check someone else’s name to see if they have a record or a warrant?
13. Can someone answer a question about the status of my case?
14. Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?
15. There is an abandoned vehicle in my parking lot or on my property. Can the police tow it away for me?
16. How do I apply for a position with the Grand Ledge Police Department?
17. How can I find out if someone is in jail? Can someone in jail have visitors and during what hours?
18. How do I apply for a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) permit?
19. How do I obtain a purchase permit to buy a handgun?

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1. At what point will the city take action and start to plow?
2. How does the city prioritize streets for plowing?
3. Does the city spread salt on the streets and sidewalks?
4. What is the city ordinance regarding snow removal?
5. How can I help as a community member?
6. How can I adopt my fire hydrant?
7. How can I avoid trucks plowing in my driveway?
8. What if a snowplow hits my mailbox?

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1. Should I buy bottled water?
2. How much money can I save by drinking tap water?
3. Do I need to purchase a filtered water treatment device to make my tap water safe?
4. Do I need a water softener?

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1. Why does my tap water look cloudy?
2. Is it okay to drink the water when it looks cloudy?
3. Why are there particles in my water?
4. Why does the tap water smell funny sometimes?
5. What if my water appears discolored?

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1. I think there is something wrong with my water meter. What should I do?
2. What is the difference between a fixed rate and a variable rate?
3. How can I learn more about reading my water/sewer bill?

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1. Why does my tap water leave spots on my glasses and sometimes limit the flow of water from my showerhead and faucets?
2. Is my tap water hard, and is it safe to drink?
3. What about iron in my drinking water?
4. I've heard there is lead in the City's water. Is that true?
5. Where does the City test our water?

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1. Does the City of Grand Ledge make money from paid water bills?
2. Why does the City charge so much for water?
3. Don't my property taxes pay for water costs?

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1. Do I need a fence permit?