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Township deserves better

Township deserves better

To the editor: As a Trustee of Leland Township, I am compelled to address the ongoing issues with our current Supervisor, Ms. Och. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Forum confusing

Forum confusing

To the editor: John Popa’s interview (forum) in the June 5th edition was a convoluted and confusing obfuscation of the fundamental question: “Will the county experience a reduction in its electric bill if a solar array is installed at the government center?” The fact that Michigan rates lower on the scale for optimum solar placement than a sun drenched state like Texas is irrelevant. There are thousands of solar installations in our state. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Solar-When and Where

Solar-When and Where

To the editor: It is imperative that we prioritize reliable energy sources when transitioning a service as important as the nation’s electrical grid. Research demonstrates the high environmental and economic costs of rushing the grid transition from affordable-reliable sources to expensive weather-dependent renewable alternatives. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Thank you

To the editor: Thursday June 6th I attended as a observer the Leelanau county Energy Futures Task Force meeting. I appreciated seeing fellow citizens working together to try and take on the task to shrink are carbon foot print. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Dems get it done

Dems get it done

To the editor: Point Broadband continues working to bring high speed internet to our county. That work is largely funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

No dock

To the editor: Leland Township Supervisor Susan Och’s typical lack of urgency and failure to communicate with fellow Board members resulted in DNR’s stunning removal of a dock on the Leland River. Her failure will result in a needless increase in difficulty for those putting in and taking out their boats on River Street, as well as a decrease in vital boat parking in Leland for Leland businesses. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Conflict of interest

Conflict of interest

To the editor: Unfortunately, the pertinent wording in the Leelanau County conflict of interest policy was not included in coverage of a citizen’s request to investigate whether the chair of the Energy Futures Task Force had violated that policy. The wording in the first line of the request reads, “A clear example of a conflict of interest occurs when a public servant openly advocates for the approval and funding of a program which would result in a benefit to the public servant.” The chair — Joe DeFors— helped write a grant that would directly pay him and lobbied for its passage. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Support for Ross

Support for Ross

To the editor: Kama Ross is my BOC commissioner and I am so grateful and honored to have her represent me. Her honesty and dedication is evident at every meeting. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

With thanks

To the editor: Area Veterans were recipients of the wonderful generosity of the Leland charter boat fleet this past Wednesday. I was on-board a boat with a very able Captain who worked hard to assure that all of us had a great time on the water. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

The Hamptons?

To the editor: Is Leland Township ready to become the “Hamptons” of the Midwest according to the Delamar Hotel in TC? Are we ready for helicopter tours starting June 15 from the Delamar Hotel, buzzing their wealthy guests around Leland to look over our beautiful serene setting? Never mind the noise of a chopper hovering along the Lake Michigan coastline admiring the Hampton like qualities of the homes there, it’s part of the fun of being the Hamptons!! Ignore the sound and interruption of our peaceful ambiance as a helicopter drops in for a landing at the Dunebird Winery on what was stated to be a private, personal landing strip. Enjoy the sound and vibrations of the helicopter as it roars to full power on takeoff as it journey’s on to show its well heeled patrons how the rest of us live. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Flag represents all

Flag represents all

To the editor: Last Thursday, June 6, I watched the ceremonies at the Normandy American Cemetery in France, honoring the events of eighty years ago. Flying above the graves of the 9,388 American soldiers buried there I saw our flag- the proud symbol of our nation. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Solar works

To the editor: Contrary to the recent forum by John Popa, my wife and I have relied on our solar arrays for several years now with satisfying results. With three separate installations we rarely have net loss in our monthly bills. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

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