Summary
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Special Session on April 14, 2026, chaired by Steve Yoder, with all seven commissioners present (Rick Robbins, Mark Walter, William Bunek, Ty Wessell, Alan Campbell, Gwenne Allgaier, and Yoder). The sole purpose of the meeting was the Annual Statutory Equalization Hearing, during which the Board adopted Resolution #2026-008 approving the 2026 Leelanau County Equalization Report. The meeting was brief, lasting from 3:17 p.m. to 3:46 p.m.
Public Comments
No individuals spoke during either public comment period of the meeting.
Other Business
Equalization Director Andrew Giguere presented the 2026 Leelanau County Equalization Report and the L-4024 form, responding to questions from Commissioners. Commissioner Walter suggested that a PowerPoint presentation be provided electronically next year instead of a hard copy.
Financial Summary
Motion #097-04142026 was made by Commissioner Walter and seconded by Commissioner Robbins to approve Leelanau County Resolution #2026-008, adopting the 2026 Leelanau County Equalization Report. The resolution certifies the recommended County Equalized Value for the county's eleven townships, three villages, and one city, pursuant to Sec. 211.34 MCL 1948, as amended. The resolution also directs Corporate Counsel and the Equalization Director to represent the Board before the State Tax Commission at statutory annual meetings scheduled for May 11 and May 26, 2026, if necessary. The roll call vote was: Walter, Wessell, Yoder, Allgaier, Bunek, Campbell, and Robbins all voting YES. The motion carried 7-0.
Action Items
- Corporate Counsel and the Equalization Director are directed to represent the Board of Commissioners before the State Tax Commission at statutory annual meetings on May 11 and May 26, 2026, if necessary.
- Commissioner Walter's suggestion for an electronic PowerPoint presentation next year was noted but no formal action was taken.