Carl Spina expresses concerns about the STR committee’s new ordinances, fearing they could affect his family’s financial plans and property rights. He questions the necessity of proposed restrictions, arguing that STRs are crucial for local businesses and challenging claims that they cause housing issues. Spina urges fair regulations that respect property rights without compromise.
The proposed Parks budget for 2024-2025 includes adjustments to employee wages, focusing on repairs and maintenance, alongside capital outlays for items like a merry-go-round fix and engineering for parking. Additionally, the General Fund features requests for elections, beautification projects, and a Wastewater Update Task Force, reflecting comprehensive needs across various departments.
Purcell and Woodring plead with the council to reconsider the potential ordinance against short-term rentals, stressing that such restrictions would not only affect their personal situation but also have broader negative ramifications for the community as a whole. They advocate for the continuation of short-term rental opportunities, highlighting the mutual benefits for property owners and the village.
On January 24, 2024, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners held a Committee of the Whole meeting, chaired by Ty Wessell. Key discussions included financial governance structures presented by MSU Extension’s John Amrhein, who favored the Controller statute over a County Administrator role, addressing concerns about departmental communication and organizational structure reviews within the county.
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.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners convened a special session on January 24, 2024, at the Government Center in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The meeting, called to order by Chairman Ty Wessell at 1:05 p.m., focused on several key agenda items, including a contract with DCS Technologies for the Point Broadband Project, which was unanimously approved.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a Special Session for January 24, 2024, to discuss several important items, including a potential contract with legal counsel for litigation against Grand Traverse County regarding the BATA Inter-Local Agreement, a proposal related to Point Broadband, and a proclamation honoring Dick Grout’s French Legion of Honor 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.
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.
