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September 18, 2008
Benzie OKs Eliminating Its Planner
Board vote heightens furor over competence, personality, and process
Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is out of a job. Benzie County commissioners eliminated his position, saying it ...more
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Benzie’s Battle Over Dual Directors Reaches a Crossroad
September 11, 2008
Benzie’s Battle Over Dual Directors Reaches a Crossroad
Veteran Benzie County Planning Director Dave Neiger is on the verge of losing his job. A long-running dispute over whether he should keep it came to a head ...more

August 28, 2008
Grand Survey: In-Town Growth Is Best
A survey of Grand Traverse-area residents has found strong support for pointing new development toward existing communities. The survey, conducted for the ...more

Looking to the County for Leadership
July 18, 2008
Looking to the County for Leadership
If we are ever to curb the sprawl that threatens the Grand Traverse region’s rural, small-town character and economy, it will take strong leadership from ...more

Vote August 5, 2008
July 18, 2008
Grand Traverse County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Grand Traverse County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners. ...more

July 18, 2008
Leelanau County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Leelanau County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners. With ...more

July 18, 2008
Benzie County Commission Candidates Respond to Michigan Land Use Institute Survey
On August 5, 2008, voters in Benzie County will vote in a primary election to narrow the slate of candidates for a new board of county commissioners.With rapid ...more

Keith Schneider praised as  Institute’s forerunner.
July 3, 2008
Donors, Board, Staff Honor Institute’s Founder
The Michigan Land Use Institute honored its founding director, Keith Schneider, at its annual Milliken Awards reception, held last Friday in Traverse City. ...more

May 18, 2008
Michigan Needs a Marshall Plan
Sixty-one years ago, the United States realized that it was in its own best interests to help Europe rebuild after the utter devestation of World War II. So ...more

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