2% funding questioned by commissioner

At a recent executive meeting, a Leelanau County Commissioner raised concerns about 2% funding allocations from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB).

District No. 3 commissioner Will Bunek said too much of the 2% allocation funding is going to non-profits when the funding should be used for government entities including Suttons-Bay Bingham Fire Department and Suttons Bay Public Schools, to name a few.

“The school, fire department are being shorted for the benefit provided,” Bunek said.