The Village of Northport is the first municipality in the tri-county area of Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse to establish a social district after village council trustees unanimously approved a resolution at its regular board meeting last Thursday.
“I would just like to thank the council for supporting the businesses…” said Oleans owner and Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Caudill. “... And having to cover payroll during winter months, being able to extend our seasons and make Northport businesses more prosperous is a big deal.”
Lynden Johncock, a co-owner of the Northport Inn located in the heart of downtown, echoed Caudill’s support and said he was in favor of the social district and how it can help bring more families to the village even in the quiet seasons.
