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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Emmet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
U-Haul commercial storage deferral relief
U-Haul International is asking the county for relief from a commercial storage tax deferral previously granted by resolution. How the board rules could affect county tax revenue from the commercial storage facilities.
Materials Management Plan public hearing
The board is expected to schedule a public hearing on the county's Materials Management Plan, which governs how solid waste and recycling are handled countywide.
Sale of county parcel 06-12-14-100-002
The county is set to sell a small vacant parcel to a Florida couple for $544, contingent on combining it with land they already own next door.
DTE proposed pipeline communication
The board will receive a communication about DTE's proposed pipeline, an issue with potential implications for local landowners and energy infrastructure in the county.
Indigent defense funding and staffing
Consent items include Local Emergency Management Program funding, drug court and sobriety court grants, and a court services agreement — routine items that keep county programs funded.
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.
Jail inmate phone and video rates under new FCC rules
The Sheriff's Office is adding an AI system that transcribes and searches inmates' phone and video calls for investigators. It should speed up jail investigations but slightly reduces county revenue.