County Commissioner· 2023-01-03–2028-12-31 (oath of office administered to all commissioners January 3, 2023 per Emmet County BOC minutes of Jan 3, 2023; term through December 31, 2028: MCL 46.410 sub. 2 gives commissioners elected at or after the 2024 general November election a 4-year term beginning January 1 following the election, so the current term runs January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028; earlier service before 2023 not sourced)
Brian Gutowski
Emmet County
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Top issues during term (15)(Development)
Sale of county parcel 06-12-14-100-002
The county would receive $544 for the parcel.
Emmet County Master Plan update
A prior county transit effort reportedly spent significant money and failed, per Laughbaum — a caution he raised against transit language.
Potential housing development presentation
TIF reimbursement would use property tax increments from the most recent equalized tax rolls (December 31, 2025) if approved by May 2027.
Lofts at Lumber Square brownfield closeout
Shapes how much tax increment can be captured and reimbursed on future housing projects.
Mechanical inspector vacancy filled
2026 year-to-date permits and inspections report
Home-based truss fabrication business on Sand Road
Charlevoix Avenue hotel project delays
Legends Bear Creek Housing Development
TIF reimbursement would use property tax increments from the most recent equalized tax rolls (December 31, 2025) if approved by May 2027.
2026 permit activity declining
Fewer permits could mean less permit revenue for the county's construction resources department.
Disposition of five tax-foreclosed properties
Costs range from about $866 to $1,377 per parcel at auction minimum, or $32,600 to $177,400 with intent to claim filed.
National Register of Historic Places Nomination
Income-restricted housing policy
Gietzen campground special use permit, Readmond Township
Consumers Energy easement at the airport
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Gutowski was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.