Leelanau Twp. misses ballot deadline

Despite Leelanau Township board members passing language for two renewal millages, the emergency services and general fund, at its regular meeting May 14, it did not meet the deadline for filing with the county to appear on the August primary election ballot.

Leelanau County Clerk Michelle Crocker said while the deadline to get the paperwork to her was May 16, the deadline for ballot wording of proposals qualified to appear on the August primary ballot certified to local and county clerks was May 14 at 4 p.m. The township’s meeting to approve the language started after 4 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. the same day.

However, the township still has time to get the millage renewal language approved for the November general election.