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Vote for Ty
Vote for Ty
To the editor: At their best, Commissioners lead by example, and this is what Ty Wessell does, consistently demonstrating qualities of decency, respect, a willingness to listen, and the flexibility needed to work together. Some of us remember the days when the Commission kept getting stuck in partisan standoff s. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Popa’s legacy
Popa’s legacy
To the editor: John Popa was a passionate critic of the solar panel project at the government center and warned it would be a significant waste of taxpayer money. The Board of Commissioners is set to vote on this costly project before the end of the month. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Solar boondoggle
Solar boondoggle
To the editor: Would you accept $1,000,000 from the government for solar panels, if you then had to spend your own money to buy a fleet of EVs, install charging stations, and pay for maintenance and disposal? This promise is part of the solar project for the government center supported by Ty Wessell. Besides questionable financial and environmental benefits of solar power, switching county vehicles to EV would likely cause the total project cost to surpass any savings over time. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Grant dollars
Grant dollars
To the editor: Contrary to rumors and candidate misrepresentations, the construction and administration of a solar project at the County Government Center would be paid for entirely through grant dollars. If the State awards Leelanau County a grant, the solar array could produce self-generated clean energy within a year and immediately bring cost savings of over $35,000 annually. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Support Brookfield
Support Brookfield
To the editor: Lisa proves her worthiness as our Leland Township Clerk day after day. Her “open door” policy and eagerness to talk to residents about their concerns is refreshing. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Clean energy
Clean energy
To the editor: I wanted to thank the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force for working to bring clean energy to Leelanau County. I recently read a research paper prepared by Columbia University titled “Rebutting 33 False Claims about Solar, Wind and Electric Vehicles” that I found so helpful in understanding some of the misinformation presented on these topics. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Vote411
Vote411
To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County wishes to thank the Leelanau Enterprise for inserting the League’s nonpartisan candidate Voter Guide for Leelanau County in this week’sedition. Everycandidate was invited to answer, in their own words, questions provided by the League. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Support Wessell
Support Wessell
To the editor: County Commission Dist. 4 candidate Jim White plays loose with the facts and perpetuates misunderstandings that encourage fear of county government. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
Suttons Bay senior Austin Vang and Michelle Arroyo were named king and queen during a homecoming football game Friday.
HOMECOMING WINS FOR SB, LELAND
Suttons Bay (3-1) defeated Brethren 26-0 during a Homecoming game on Friday. The Norse got the scoring done early and often with a pair of touchdown passes from senior quarterback Grayson Opie to wide receiver Urijah TwoCrow to go up 20-0 at halftime. 09/25/2024 04:23 PM
TAKING FLIGHT
TAKING FLIGHT
Photographer James W. Schaberg captured the image of his child flying a kite along the shore of South Manitou Saturday.. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Sen. John Damoose has sponsored a bill making cherries the official state fruit. Enterprise file photo
Cherry, state fruit?
It’s best to fill the copier paper tray before printing any bill proposed in the Michigan Senate. One sheet will do, however, when printing Senate Bill 1003. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
Millage rates OK’d by board
Millage rates OK’d by board
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the millage rates for the county’s senior services, road and highways maintenance, and early childhood programs at their Tuesday regular meeting. Leelanau County residents voted to renew these millages in the Aug. 09/18/2024 05:51 PM
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