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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Emmet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake Shore Drive reconstruction
The Road Commission is engineering a lower Lake Shore Drive reconstruction, and that stretch will be closed for the winter — plan your routes accordingly.
Pellston Regional Airport Taxiway Reconstruction
The county hired Mead and Hunt to oversee construction administration for the airport's taxiway rebuild. The airport is a regional economic asset, and this keeps the project moving with professional oversight.
Pellston Airport Obstruction Removal Grant
The County would accept a federal FAA grant for removing obstructions at Pellston Regional Airport under the federal infrastructure law. The agreement has a hard deadline — it must be signed by June 4, 2026.