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October 13, 2008
Grand Vision Draws Another Record Crowd
Officials roll out “scorecard,” aim for 15,000 responses by Oct. 28
More than 500 people packed Traverse City’s State Theater for another Grand Vision milestone. The largest ...more

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December 4, 2008
Tanner: Time to Fire Administrator Clarke
A new county commissioner is calling for Benzie County Administrator Chuck Clarke’s dismissal because of what he and others say is ongoing dysfunction in ...more

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Benzie county eliminates longtime planner

September 18, 2008
Benzie OKs Eliminating Its Planner
Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is out of a job. Benzie County commissioners eliminated his position, saying it would help balance their budget. ...more

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September 11, 2008
Benzie’s Battle Over Dual Directors Reaches a Crossroad
Veteran Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is on the verge of losing his job. A long-running dispute over whether he should keep it came to a head ...more

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August 28, 2008
Grand Survey: In-Town Growth Is Best
A survey of Grand Traverse-area residents has found strong support for pointing new development toward existing communities. The survey, conducted for the ...more

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July 18, 2008
Looking to the County for Leadership
If we are ever to curb the sprawl that threatens the Grand Traverse region’s rural, small-town character and economy, it will take strong leadership from ...more

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July 18, 2008
Grand Traverse County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Grand Traverse County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners. ...more

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July 18, 2008
Leelanau County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Leelanau County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners. With ...more

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July 18, 2008
Benzie County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Benzie County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners.With rapid ...more

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