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Multi-Year “City of the Dead” Debate Concludes, Event Date Set

The city commission’s final vote was not unanimous, with Commissioners Willie German and Byron Turnquist voting against the approval.

County To Look Into Changing Trip Stipend Rules This Thursday

“It’s one single policy as much as it can be, but when it isn’t it is outlined much more clearly between staff and elected officials,” said Health Kaplan, Finance and Management Services Director for the county.

Due to High Bids, Muskegon Heights Trims Future Phase of Mona Lake Park Development

All planned recreational fields and courts will remain, including baseball, soccer and basketball/

Muskegon County Not Planning To Raise Taxes In 2013 Budget

The budget counts a full reception of EVIP dollars, which the state offers as an incentive to municipalities who comply with three specific conditions: transparency, submitting a consolidation collaboration plan, and compliance with Public Act 152, which deals with health insurance.

LGBT Non-Discrimination Resolution Passed By Muskegon City Commission

Muskegon resident Roberta King advocated for the resolution earlier this year. The passage of the resolution comes amidst previous rejections of similar policies by the City of Holland despite vocal public advocacy.

Muskegon County Commission Shows Support For Requiring Generators At Dialysis Facilities

Characterizing the resolution as a matter of compliance, Haver spoke to several health problems common in Muskegon County, including diabetes and hypertension, both of which can lead to renal failure, a diagnosis requiring dialysis.

City Council: Strand Building in Muskegon Heights Ready For Mural Painting

Other buildings the Muskegon Area Arts Council plans to paint at this time include the Tipsy Toad on W. Western Avenue, the Red Lotus Gallery near Hartshorn Marina, and Dreamers Blues Bar on Pine Street near the Kobza Hall of Justice.

Coverage of NAACP Candidate Forum For Muskegon County, Other Races

The contests that received the greatest candidate attendance and debate were 14th circuit court judge, county clerk and the county commission seat for district 6. Sheriff and prosecutor contests each had a pair of candidates in attendance.

New, Youngest City Commissioner Hails From East Side of Muskegon

Lea Markowski, of 1223 Ducey, lives in Muskegon’s Marquette Neighborhood, the most northeast neighborhood within city limits. The field of candidates for the open seat included former commissioners Bill Larson and Chris Carter as well as the pastor of Bluffton Church Hugh Kallen and Dylan Hock, a member of Occupy Muskegon.

Black Women Political Caucus Of Muskegon County Endorse Candidates

The Executive Committee of the Black Women’s Political Caucus Of Muskegon County Spent The past Couple of Weeks Interviewing various Political

Heights Public Schools Emergency Manager Details “Unfinished Business” For District

Dr. Donald Weatherspoon indicated he would have an answer from the Michigan Department of Treasury around August 1 regarding restructuring of the district’s debt.