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During the meeting, the Board received vital updates from various county departments and approved key resolutions, including the FY2025 MDOC grant and the Child Care Fund budget. Public comments were addressed, and discussions covered operational matters before concluding with an adjournment. A closed session was also conducted for collective bargaining negotiations.
Election Night Reporting (ENR) manipulation alleges widespread inaccuracies in vote tallies aimed at influencing public perception and election outcomes. Key players like Scytl and Edison Research shape the data seen by the public, raising national security concerns. Evidence of anomalies, including “F-Curves” and “Edison Zeros,” suggests automated manipulation of election results.
The Michigan Opioid Settlement Funds Toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments in Michigan, addressing the opioid overdose crisis through the strategic use of settlement funds. With approximately $776 million earmarked for local governments over 18 years, the toolkit emphasizes collaboration, equity, and effective spending to foster healthier communities and combat this pressing epidemic.
This document addresses a potential conflict of interest involving Mr. Joe DeFors, chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, who is alleged to have lobbied for a state grant pertaining to the County’s solar project. The correspondence highlights Leelanau County’s policy on conflicts of interest, which stipulates a conflict arises when a public servant advocates for a program that benefits them personally.
This document summarizes the special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners on June 10, 2024. The meeting focused on second interviews for the County Administrator/CFO position. Following discussions and interviews with four candidates, the board eliminated Mark Justin from consideration and planned to check references for Michael Belskey and Kip Belcher.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on May 30 and 31, 2024, to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. Led by Chairman Ty Wessell, the session included participation from all commissioners, with the exception of James O’Rourke. The first candidate, Ahmed Abou-Ismail, withdrew from consideration during the interviews.
In light of James Kiessel’s history of misconduct, including unlawful entries and violations of citizens’ rights, I urge the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners to seriously reconsider his candidacy for the County Administrator position. His past actions raise significant concerns about his suitability for a role that demands integrity and respect for the law.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on May 30-31, 2024, focusing on finding a new County Administrator. The meeting included candidate interviews and public comments, with notable candidates like Anna Nelson and Mark Justin. A straw vote was taken, leading to plans for second interviews and further evaluations of selected candidates.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Session on May 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Government Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes, updates from departments, and action items regarding budgets and grant applications. Community projects will also be discussed, emphasizing development and engagement efforts in the area.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on May 21, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The meeting included public comments, agenda-specific discussions, and the board approved several agreements, budgets, and contracts. The session concluded at 9:36 P.M., with all motions and approvals documented in the minutes.
