Executive Board (Public Comment – S. Mikowski, 5/14/2024)

Executive Summary:

Section 1: Semantics and Definitions
The commenter discusses the distinction between the words “create” and “establish” when referring to the actions of elected officials. The commenter argues that “establish” is a more appropriate term for public officials to use, as it implies setting up an organization or system on a firm or permanent basis.

Section 2: Historical Context and Prior Decisions
The commenter provides historical context, noting that their company required a Continuing Guarantee and Certificate of insurance from every supplier 50 years ago. The commenter then criticizes a previous decision made by the Leelanau County Commission Executive Committee on May 11, 2021 to remove all Finance and Human Resources responsibilities from the Clerk’s office without a plan or justification. The commenter describes this decision as a “Clerk-Loathing FIASCO” that caused harm and damage to the Clerk, staff, and taxpayers, costing over $500,000.

Section 3: Call for Apology and Improved Decision-Making
The commenter argues that the Leelanau County Commission and prior commissions have failed to properly serve the people they represent and fulfill their fiduciary duties. The commenter calls for the Commission to issue a resolution apologizing for the harm and damage caused by the May 11, 2021 decision. The commenter also criticizes the Commission for making decisions based on emotion rather than dispassionate thinking, arguing that this has led to an “unorganized and costly way to hurt people and Taxpayers.”

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