Familar faces among candidates

The commissioners from Leelanau County’s first three districts have opted not to run for reelection this year, leaving their seats open to both new and old faces.

The Enterprise is reaching out to these candidates for comments, starting with people who have previously served in the government center and now are seeking to reenter local politics after being away for some time.

Among the returning faces is the former county administrator, Deb Allen. Allen is running for the District 1 Commissioner position as a Republican, which will be left vacant once Jamie Kramer’s term expires in 2024.