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Board OK’s apportionment report

Board OK’s apportionment report

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved the apportionment report for 2024, which is an analysis and listing of the millage rates levied in the county, at their regular session Tuesday. Andrew Giguere, the county’s equalization director, presented the report to the board at their Oct. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Bob Jones of Glen Arbor captured this image of a buck and another furry friend.

GL highlights Impact Aid

Glen Lake Superintendent Jason Misner and Finance Director Ben Papes provided updates on federal impact aid and critical HVAC renovations during Monday’s board meeting, addressing key financial issues that affect the district’s operations and long-term planning. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Leelanau Twp. OKs farmstays amendment

Leelanau Twp. OKs farmstays amendment

Leelanau Township unanimously approved a zoning amendment to allow farm stay campgrounds as a special land use in the agricultural zoning district at its Oct. 8 regular meeting. The approval gives farmers the option if eligible to add value to an existing commercial farming operation through farm stay campgrounds and obtaining a special land use permit from the township in the process. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

S-B OK’s winter coaches

S-B OK’s winter coaches

Appointment of winter coaches and school-sponsored clubs OK’d this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. The board approved a slate of winter athletic coaches Monday night. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Elmwood looks to join Cedar Fire, Rescue

Elmwood looks to join Cedar Fire, Rescue

Elmwood Township officials are in talks to join Cedar Area Fire and Rescue (CAFR), an emergency services department that already covers four townships in Leelanau County. Township Supervisor Jeff Shaw and the township’s fire chief, Keith Tampa, started the conversation with CAFR some time before the Elmwood Township board’s Oct. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Your right to vote

Your right to vote

To the editor: To vote or not to vote? No. It is not a valid question. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

‘I trust Lois’

‘I trust Lois’

To the editor: It’s clear to me that Will Bunek does not intend to play well with others. He criticized the League for not starting its Forum with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Vote for Och

To the editor: When you cast your vote for Leland Township Supervisor, I would strongly encourage you to vote for Susan Och. I had an opportunity to serve on the Township board with Susan for many years. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Ross committed

To the editor: As a former County Commissioner, there was no question in my mind that Kama Ross would make an exceptional County Commissioner when I encouraged her to run for District 5—and she has exceeded my expectations. What I didn’t know was how incredibly responsive she would be helping so many individuals find solutions to their problems. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Support Schwind

Support Schwind

To the editor: I support Elizabeth Schwind for Leelanau Township Trustee. We need township trustees who understand policy and who have served the public. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Don’t trust liars

Don’t trust liars

To the editor: In a recent forum, the Republican was asked about the integrity of our election process. He expressed trust and confidence in our local officials … but did not trust the machines. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

Choose wisely

To the editor: When I look at candidates for local office, I look at two criteria that are more important to me than whether they are a Democrat or a Republican: Do they have a history of local involvement as a volunteer trying to help the community? Do they have a work history or educational background that prepares them for community service? Look at the resumes of the candidates — have they done meaningful work to help the community already? Do they have a work history that shows their commitment to public welfare? Choose wisely. Rick Gans Northport. 10/16/2024 08:25 PM

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