The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will hold a Committee of the Whole Session on January 24, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will focus on the “County Government Finance Structure” and the 2024 Capital Outlay, taking place in the Commissioner Meeting Room at the Leelanau County Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
The document discusses security vulnerabilities in Leelanau County, Michigan’s election software, highlighting testimony from programmers and cybersecurity experts. Key concerns include the ability to rig elections and software vulnerabilities. Issues with Dominion voting systems, including improper certification and deleted election files, raise serious questions about the integrity of elections, undermining trust in the electoral process.
The main purpose of this special session of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is to discuss and potentially take action on several items related to legal counsel representation, broadband internet services, and a proclamation. The board will consider contracting legal counsel for a dispute, approving a broadband project proposal, and issuing a proclamation to acknowledge an award.
J. Alex Halderman, a University of Michigan professor, demonstrated vulnerabilities in Dominion Voting Systems’ ImageCast X devices by hacking a voting tabulator in court. His findings revealed serious security flaws, potentially allowing manipulation of votes without physical access. The subsequent Halderman Report has raised concerns about the integrity of electronic voting systems and emphasizes the need for secure technology.
The Empire Village Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024, addressing critical topics including public comments, financial statements, and updates on the Asset Mapping Group. The council aims to enhance community engagement via TextMyGov, fostering resident participation and transparency in local governance while discussing the Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2029.
This document summarizes the Empire Village Council Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2024. Key topics discussed included an attorney update concerning a FOIA request and subsequent settlement agreement, which the council approved. Significant decisions included approving the Release and Settlement Agreement, Capital Improvement Plan, and passing Resolution No. 1 of 2024 regarding road dedication.
In response to the Village Council’s motion on January 24, 2023, a Task Force has been established consisting of five village residents. Marc Oberschulte, a local resident with prior experience in government and funding research, expressed a strong interest in contributing to the Task Force’s objectives related to research and grant opportunities for the village.
The Village Council of Empire convened a special meeting on January 23, 2024, to amend Resolution No. 11 of 2023 regarding street dedications in Phase 4 of the New Neighborhood Plat. The amendment, necessitated by post-adoption changes, involves extending Ontario Street to M22, ensuring updated dedication reflects accurate street layout in the revised agreement.
This document summarizes the Leland Township General Fund Budget Workshop held on January 19, 2024. The meeting, attended by Susan Och, Shirley Garthe, Lisa Brookfield, Clint Mitchell, and Mariann Kirch, focused on a detailed line-by-line review of the budget and discussion of key financial considerations for the upcoming year. The workshop commenced at 10:30 AM.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session on January 16, 2024. Key discussions revolved around the hiring of a new Planning Director and updates from the Bay Area Transportation Authority. The meeting concluded with the approval of financial amendments and a resolution to allocate funds for attainable housing initiatives, reflecting the county’s commitment to community service.
