The 2025 Clerk Report highlights significant changes to the duties of Clerks in Leland Township following the successful implementation of Proposal 22-2. This proposal introduced early voting, a simplified absentee voter list, and expanded rights for military voters. These changes have notably shifted workload responsibilities from Election Day management to the Clerk’s office, enhancing ballot management procedures.
The township attorney, Chris Bzdok, explained that the township cannot legally stop Williams and Bay from disposing septic waste on farmland due to changes in state laws that override the township’s ordinances. The only option would be to sue, but Bzdok believes the township would lose the case. The board and public had extensive discussions.
The Empire Village Council Work Session on March 14, 2024, focused on several critical issues, including budget adjustments for the Planning Commission and proposed pay raises for village employees. The introduction of an ACH payment option for water utility bills aimed to improve service efficiency. Concerns about decision-making transparency were also raised, promoting calls for inclusivity.
