4/14/2026 - Leelanau County | Special Session on Equalization Hearing

Summary

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session meeting on April 14, 2026, to discuss and approve the 2026 Equalization Report. The meeting resulted in the unanimous approval of Resolution #2026-008, which certifies the equalized valuations for the county.

Public comments

No public comments were recorded during the meeting.

Affordable housing initiatives

There were no discussions regarding affordable housing initiatives.

Parks and recreation matters

There were no discussions regarding parks and recreation matters.

Infrastructure projects

There were no discussions regarding infrastructure projects.

Other Business

Commissioner Walter suggested that future presentations include an electronic PowerPoint option instead of relying solely on hard copies.

Financial Summary

The financial implications of the approval include adopting the equalized valuations for cities, villages, and townships in Leelanau County. The report did not provide specific monetary figures but confirmed that valuations are in order as determined by the Equalization Department.

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 scheduled for May 11 and May 26, 2026. - Consideration to implement an electronic PowerPoint presentation for future reporting next year.