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.
The Village Council held a special meeting on March 7, 2025, to review the 2023-24 audit by UHY. The audit yielded an unmodified opinion but highlighted key areas for improvement, including a $26,000 sewer assessment disagreement. The Council also interviewed two candidates for Village Manager, but no decisions were made due to the absence of a quorum.
A Special Session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the inclusion of commissioners-elect in the County Administrator candidate interviews. Public commentary will be invited, highlighting the importance of incoming commissioners in the decision-making process for county governance.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on December 10, 2024, to discuss the participation of newly elected Commissioners-Elect in the upcoming County Administrator candidate interviews. After consulting with Interim Administrator Lewis and MLI Consultant Chet Janik, the Board agreed on a format for involving the Commissioners-Elect in the interview process.
Timothy J. Lodge, P.E., a candidate for the Leelanau County Road Commission, presents his qualifications and over 39 years of civil engineering experience. He emphasizes his expertise in roads and bridges, his long-term residency in the county, and his commitment to local infrastructure, prioritizing projects based on public input amidst declining revenues.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on November 12, 2024, focusing on interviews for the Road Commission and reviewing applications for County Administrator. Following candidate interviews, Mel Black was appointed to fill an unexpired term. The Board also planned to interview nine candidates for the County Administrator position on November 18-19, 2024.
Joe DeFors, a Leelanau Township resident, voiced concerns at the October 8, 2024 Board of Commissioners meeting regarding the spread of misinformation by candidates like Jim White. He criticized White’s reliance on biased sources and highlighted conflicts of interest among sitting commissioners, urging support for candidates committed to factual governance and environmental integrity.
Bill Wiesner expresses his inability to attend the regular LC-BOC meeting and requests that his attached two-page handout be read and posted online. His email emphasizes the importance of the question he intends to pose to the Leelanau County Commissioner candidates, promoting transparency and encouraging thoughtful responses. Wiesner’s engagement reflects his commitment to local governance.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a special session on June 14, 2024, to discuss the County Administrator/CFO position. After reviewing two final candidates and hearing input from staff, the Board decided to extend Interim Administrator Richard Lewis’s contract and revisit the decision in 60-90 days, focusing on Finance Department development.
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.
