The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 18, 2025, to discuss the selection of a candidate for the assessor position. Barry Wauldron presented his qualifications, emphasizing his commitment to engaging with property owners and his experience in managing challenging situations. The board unanimously approved his appointment, reflecting community support for his candidacy.
Over 50% of likely voters, including Democrats, stated they would volunteer to hand count and examine election ballots in a local school gymnasium on election night. This suggests Leelanau County residents would be overwhelmingly happy to help count votes and verify election results, reflecting a strong community engagement in the electoral process.
On March 17, 2025, the Northern Michigan Counties Association met to discuss advancements in fiber broadband, led by Marilyn Passmore from Charter Communications. Highlighting competition among ISPs for BEAD grants, discussions included funding commitments from counties. Challenges with the Materials Management program and upcoming broadband projects emphasize the need for continued advocacy and strategic planning.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its regular meetings for 2025, on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Exceptions include the Annual Statutory Meeting on October 14, 2025, and the Organizational Meeting on January 6, 2026. Draft minutes will be available for public inspection eight days after each session.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held their regular session on March 18, 2025, under Chairman Steve Yoder. Key decisions included appointing Craig Wright as Attorney Magistrate and approving various 2% grant allocations. The Board also adopted a resolution for accessibility improvements at Veronica Valley County Park, committing to a local match funding of $50,000.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 18, 2025, will address critical issues, including an update from Interim Administrator Richard Lewis and the Benzie Leelanau District Health Department’s annual report. Key items include appointing Craig Wright as Attorney Magistrate, approving a 911 surcharge, and discussing grants for various county services and improvements.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on March 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., at the Townhall and via Zoom. Agenda items include interviewing assessor candidates, a public comment period, and board member reports. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 5:30 P.M.
The Leelanau Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on March 18, 2025, at 6:15 PM at 119 E Nagonaba St., Northport, MI. Attendees can join via Zoom. Key discussion items include budget amendments, planning for FY 25-26, and a salary resolution. Public comment periods will be offered for community insights.
The budget report for Leelanau Township as of March 31, 2025, outlines financial activities and projections for fiscal years 24-25 and 25-26. The fiscal year 24-25 showed a surplus of $395,981.69, while the projected net deficit for 25-26 is $1,245,990.78, with planned capital outlays for improvements indicating a focus on infrastructure development.
The Village Council of Suttons Bay will hold a meeting on March 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, and discussions on A-Dock improvements and a cross-connection survey. Updates to the ESTA personnel policy will also be reviewed to ensure compliance with new legal standards by the March 21 deadline.
