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Whitewater Township Planning Commission member Mike Jacobson, 59, said he did not intend to offend, but used a term employed by his parents and grandparents from the 1960’s. In his mind, he said, it was not much different from the term, “people of color.”
In an overwhelmingly white region around Traverse City, residents are divided over the implications of the latest incident, in which a public official made reference to “colored people.”
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+1 McGillivary Special to the Record-Eagle/Brian McGillivary TRAVERSE CITY â Three of Traverse Cityâs planning commissioners will rejoin the board for a new term, and an ad hoc committee will meet to interview candidates for a fourth seat. Mayor Jim Carruthers found just enough support at a recent meeting for what he offered as a compromise amid a recurring battle among city commissioners over how mayoral appointments are selected. City leaders voted 4-3 to reappoint Planning Commissioners Janet Fleshman, David Hassing and Heathe...
Dec 18, 2020 WILLIAMSBURG â Whitewater Township trustees heard from a few dozen North Skegemog Point Road residents about possible fixes to the crumbling road, with some trustees meeting in person. Three trustees met in the township hall, while township Supervisor Ron Popp and Trustee Heidi Vollmuth joined the meeting virtually. More than 30 people watched online, nearly all of whom were North Skegemog Point Road residents and most of whom said they want the road fixed without removing any trees, and they want a lower speed limit â there didnât appear to be any audience members...