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Another Alex Herryman confection
Benzie County will enter a fiscal crisis if we don’t vote to reset our millage rate and increase our taxes slightly — the way other places in Michigan do on the regular.
A report on the July 16, 2026, regular council meeting. Plus a sneak preview of where the Betsie Valley Trail might go through the new development to E Beach, and a link to the live Elberta Commons Community Survey
The Budget, Grant, Finance, and Audit Committee meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Bastille Day, at 8 a.m. For Thursday’s council meeting the list is skeletal but includes a UB Clerk application.
At least one human will use AI to notify the Village within 120 seconds of a potential violation. Council also accepted the UB clerk's resignation and ordered speed humps again.

Wednesday August 5 6 p.m. Community Building. Planning Commission Regular Meeting CANCELED
Tuesday August 11 6 p.m. Garfield Twp Hall. Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment re data center moratorium.
September 1, 5:30 p.m. Public Hearing on the Village Historic District Study Committee Report
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