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

Filed under: Council Meetings, Planning & Zoning, Historic Elberta, Weather, Wildfires, Infrastructure and Planning, BLUA, Water, Personnel & Policy, Betsie Valley Trail, Elberta Commons

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