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Take a Breather
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
A Democratic Candidate’s Corporate Ties Exposed
Is enough enough? When it comes to “money out of politics” Callie Barr’s claims may amount to small change indeed.
County Administrator Leaving for Fremont
Special County Commission Meeting Tomorrow
The Long and Short of It: Council Agenda and Parks & Rec
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.
Work the Polls
Gilmore Clerk Amanda Rommell still needs election workers for early voting. The in-person training was July 9, but you can still do a self-paced training anytime before July 25 to get certified. My earlier post suggested you need to be present at the Gilmore Board meeting tomorrow but
Elberta Commons Update
Per a postcard handed out to members of the Parks & Rec Commission at their July 9 meeting, the first charrette will be held September 22–24, with some preliminary activities you can sign up for online, though it’s unclear how exactly.
Council Hires AI-Enhanced Code Enforcement Officer and Things of That Nature
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.
Special Meeting Monday Morning
At 8 a.m. Council will convene to consider a resignation, meet with Jim Baldwin about code enforcement, and discuss speed humps.
Turtlefest: It’s a Movement
The signs are coming down ahead of schedule — some of our bescuted friends are still scooting across. Please watch for them, and tell your fellow FOTs.
“They Deserve a Pat on the Back”
Lisa Canada was appointed to the RFQ Committee, Chris Cervantes was given a $2 per hour pay raise, Ironman, and so much more.
Special Meeting Tomorrow
New deputy clerk-treasurer has resigned, DPW Assistant wage will be considered, and an RFQ Committee candidate has been chosen.
Elberta Mercantile: The Last Haul
After a near decade of purveying not just merch but magic, Mark and Carol Carlin will close their shop — and conjure up yet another new beginning in Elberta.
Genius Loci: An Interview With a Public Artist
What does it mean to fully inhabit a place? Elbertians will have an opportunity to lively up one of our neighborhood spots on Saturday. The muralist Ellen Rutt is all about it.
August Council Meeting Canceled
No meeting this week due to lack of a quorum, BLUA, ranked choice voting petition on Thursday at the Farmers Market, walking history tour
Council Hired a Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Janet Taylor will start on Tuesday.
Reshufflings of Early August
This week: The planning commission meeting is canceled, the Parks & Rec meeting is moved up, a special meeting to review a deputy clerk-treasurer applicant will be held, and a demolition occurred.
Join the Tumbling Mirth
“Cherries Got Me Screwed Up”
A report on the regular council meeting of July 17, 2025, and so much more
Catching Up With Village (Com)Postings
Agenda for the July 2025 Council Meeting, a note from the President on the RFQ Committee, how to file code complaints, and more from the website and post office bulletin board
There’s a New Code Enforcer in Town
Council voted to contract with Jim Baldwin, and the Planning Commission discussed the Zoning Atlas, a historic district, and parking. Plus: Celebration Week! And a job opportunity.
Commie Posse Status
Special joint Council/Planning Commission meeting on code enforcement Wednesday, and I’m a card-carrying member of the DSA.