Go to main contentsGo to search barGo to main menu
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
martinson

Short-term rentals divide Empire

Fireworks at the Village of Empire monthly workshop meeting lit up the room as council, committee, and community members sparred over possible regulations regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Thursday, May 9.

Fireworks at the Village of Empire monthly workshop meeting lit up the room as council, committee, and community members sparred over possible regulations regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Thursday, May 9.

“Since this whole short-term rental thing has started, there’s been nothing but pure contention and fighting between neighbor and neighbor about this,” Tina Dunphey said in a public comment. “This is such a hot mess. I was born and raised here ... I have never, ever, ever witnessed anything so incredibly destructive to the community as this topic alone.”

All sides were displayed on the fiery night that led to more questions than it solved as Empire continues the STR debate.

PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!
Newsletter

Sign up for our free newsletter:

* indicates required
Support
e-Edition
Leelanau Enterprise
ventureproperties
silversource
enterprise printing