The identity of who controls the mortgage to Sugar Loaf resort has remained a mystery. Until now. The new owner is Jeff Katofsky. But the mortgage is held by an associate of previous owner Remo Polselli.
Could Trump’s hiring freeze affect staff, and operations, at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which typically hires 100 seasonal employees in May when it opens popular mainstays such as the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in time for the summer tourism season?
Disagreement prevails within the Glen Lake Fire Department (GLFD) over whether the firefighters should have organized one year ago. They filed a grievance a week later, leaving many to wonder why. So, when Glen Arbor Township and Local 5086 of the International Association of Fire Fighters finalized their first contract on Sept. 1, 2016, people wondered if the issues behind the unionizing and grievance were resolved? And how will this affect the community?
The seat is currently held by incumbent Dan Benishek (GOP). Johnson’s opponent, Jack Bergman, declined to respond to our questions.
Incumbent Ray Franz (GOP) is term-limited. Scripps held the seat from 2009-2010. His opponent, Curt VanderWall (GOP), declined to respond to our questions. From staff reports Glen Arbor Sun: Please name three top goals you’d like to accomplish as State Representative Dan Scripps: Create jobs in Northwest Michigan by working to rebuild Michigan’s infrastructure, supporting […]
Getsinger is challenging Republican incumbent Debra Rushton in District 2 represents northern Elmwood Township and southern Bingham Township, on the east side of Lake Leelanau. Rushton declined to respond to our interview request. From staff reports Glen Arbor Sun: Please name three top goals you’d like to accomplish as County Commissioner Dana Getsinger: 1) Promote […]
District 1 represents southern Elmwood Township, in Leelanau County’s southeast corner From staff reports Glen Arbor Sun: Please name three top goals you’d like to accomplish as County Commissioner Tony Ansorge: 1) Significantly reduce County’s the $8.8 million unfunded debt liability. The County owes much more than it has in reserves, and I would like […]
Incumbent Bunek (Republican) is challenged by Robb (Democrat) in District 3, which represents greater Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau
Jeff Katofsky — a Southern California attorney, property developer, and minor league baseball team owner — is on the verge of taking over Sugar Loaf from the ski resort’s longtime owner Remo Polselli. Katofsky told the Glen Arbor Sun he will close escrow before the end of October. According to Leelanau County code inspector Steve Haugen, the transaction could be official by the end of this week.
Wessell, the incumbent, is challenged by Republican Tom Van Pelt in District 4, which represents Leelanau Township, which includes the town of Northport