In the wake of former Leelanau County Road Commissioner Tom Eckerle’s public racist tirade, and subsequent resignation, activists are pondering whether to launch a movement to change the name of Eckerle Road, a small stretch of road just south of Suttons Bay, and coincidentally where the Leelanau County Road Commission sits. Here’s what it would take to change the road name.
The League of Women Voters Leelanau County has announced it will hold four upcoming candidate forums prior to the Nov. 6. national midterm election.
Cherry Republic’s Bob Sutherland plans add new retail with attainable housing units upstairs, more parking and a septic field in 2019 to accommodate Glen Arbor’s growth.
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
Wessell, the incumbent, is challenged by Republican Tom Van Pelt in District 4, which represents Leelanau Township, which includes the town of Northport
Soutas-Little, the incumbent, is challenged by Republican Dale Schaub in District 5, which represents Leland and Centerville Townships.
Rentenbach, the incumbent, is challenged by Republican Casey Noonan in District 6, which represents Glen Arbor, Empire and Cleveland Townships
Incumbent Lautner (Republican) is challenged by O’Neill (Democrat) in District 7, which represents Kasson and Solon Townships From staff reports Glen Arbor Sun: Please name three top goals you’d like to accomplish as County Commissioner Melinda Lautner: Top three goals are: 1) See to the completion of the new 9-1-1 dispatch and radio system for […]