Publications

Throughout his career, Jay's work has been noted by many new sources as reporters around the country have also sought his perspective on a variety of issues.  Jay's writing has also been featured in local and national publications.  

• Public Management Magazine, International City/County Management Association, August 2024
  ”Integration - The Key to Effective Emergency and Disaster Management (online version)”

  ”Integration - The Key to Effective Emergency and Disaster Management (PDF version)”

• Grand Marais Gazette, February, May, July and September 2024

• Jefferson-Chalmers WATER Project E-News
  Jefferson-Chalmers E-News Archives

• The Solutionaires, Fall 2023 - Issue 6
  Restoring water's healthy role in the Jefferson-Chalmers community

• Media Coverage of the Jefferson-Chalmers WATER Project, 2022-2024 (The Guardian, Detroit Free Press, WTVS, Michigan Radio, Bridge Michigan, WDIV, Planet Detroit, Bridge Detroit, MetroTimes, The Detroit News, Michigan Chronicle)
  Jefferson-Chalmers WATER Project Media Coverage and Media Archives

• Crain’s Detroit Business, July 25, 2022
  ”Cooperation - and money - can solve water problems in Jefferson-Chalmers.”

• Detroit Free Press, January 1, 2010
  "A Look Back on the Faces of the 21st Century"

• The Washington Post, May 15, 2008
  "Mayor announces the city is seeking a master developer for Hill East"

• Washington Business Journal, January 28, 2008
  "In Hill East, DC wants environment at forefront"

• Main Street News, February 2005
  "Control Your Real Estate, Control Your Destiny"

• Detroit Free Press, June 9, 2004
  "A restored Madison-Lenox can deliver benefits to city"

• Duluth News Tribune, May 26, 2004
  "Preserving Duluth’s architectural heritage can enrich its future"

• Main Street News, April 2004
  "Living Downtown:  Promoting Affordable Housing Development on Main Street"

• Lansing State Journal, 2002
  "Downtown’s future is housing, not office space"

• Detroit Legal News, November 6, 2003
  "New zoning ordinance proposed for Detroit"

• Ludington Daily News, October 13, 2003
  "Downtown Ludington’s Framework for Success"

• Crain’s Detroit Business, July 8, 2002
  "Other Voices:  Connect the dots to restore city’s old hotels"

• Boston Globe, January 27, 2000
  "Mean Streets to Main Streets"

• Detroit Free Press, January 2, 2000
  "Faces of the 21st Century"

• Crain’s Detroit Business, September 25, 1995
  "40 Under 40"

• The Michigan Chronicle, June 14, 1995
  "Developing a sense for business on the east side"

• The Michigan Chronicle, December 28, 1994
  "Jefferson/Chalmers Business Association works to create a better life in Detroit"

• Crain’s Detroit Business, June 27, 1994
  "Victoria Park Update"

• Detroit Free Press, November 11, 1993
  "Jefferson-Chalmers host a houseful"

• Detroit Free Press, October 14, 1993
  "Getting It Straight"

• Detroit Free Press, October 10, 1993
  "The Beauty Within"

• Metropolitan Detroit Preservation League News, Fall 1993
  "Money-Saving Tips for Do-It-Yourself Door Refinishing"

• Metropolitan Detroit Preservation League News, Spring 1993
  "Doors – Maintenance is the key to the longevity"

• Crain’s Detroit Business, January 11, 1993
  "Jefferson-Chalmers Business Association"

• The Herald-Palladium, May 28, 1992
  "In Brief"

• Crain’s Detroit Business, March 8, 1992
  "Sold, Victoria Park has buyers for most homes"