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WHITEHALL — In front of an over-capacity crowd, the Whitehall Township planning commission unanimously denied Erdman Recycle s application for a special use permit to operate a tire recycling facility on ....
Comparing COVID-19 vaccine mandates to Holocaust prompts angry response at Muskegon County board meeting Updated May 05, 2021; Facebook Share MUSKEGON, MI – A comparison of the COVID-19 vaccine “passports” to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany and a tearful claim they would discriminate against mothers just trying to buy diapers led an angry Muskegon County commissioner to denounce disrespect toward people who have truly faced prejudice. The public comments came during a Muskegon County Board of Commissioners human services committee on Tuesday, May 4. The board later voted along party lines to approve a non-binding resolution denouncing the idea of such passports that will be sent to the governor and state lawmakers. ....
$15M parking ramp with residential, retail sought for downtown Muskegon Updated Apr 20, 2021; Posted Apr 20, 2021 Renderings of a parking ramp and residential/retail building proposed for downtown Muskegon. The concept was presented during a Zoom meeting of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners transportation committee. Facebook Share MUSKEGON, MI – An estimated $15 million parking ramp with residential and retail space is in early planning stages for a lot near downtown Muskegon’s arena and convention center. The 500-space ramp, as well as the commercial uses, would raise funds to support the urban bus system, according to officials from the county and city of Muskegon. ....
Tax capture district in Fruitport to aid economic growth, address Lakes Mall, half-built hotel concerns Updated Apr 12, 2021; Posted Apr 12, 2021 Two hotels on Sternberg Road in Fruitport Township, shown on April 5, 2021, that were abandoned mid-construction. Facebook Share MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Assisting residential development, including at the Fruitport Golf Club, is the driving force behind a new tax-capture district aimed at growing one of Muskegon County’s busiest areas. A tax capture district that includes the Lakes Mall has been approved for an area of Fruitport Township near a planned casino. A new downtown development authority will take increases in property tax revenues in the district and put them toward $11 million in planned projects. The tax capture is for 20 years. ....
Muskegon County commission votes to continue meeting virtually Last week a state of emergency was declared that allowed the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners to meet over Zoom. It needed the board s approval to continue. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 6:39 PM EDT April 6, 2021 Updated: 11:17 PM EDT April 6, 2021 MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-4 to extend its local state of emergency allowing the county board of commissioners to hold meetings virtually. Board of Commissioners Chairperson Robert Scolnik declared the state of emergency last week but it needed the board s approval to be extended. ....