How to Run for Michigan Elected Office in 2024
Have you ever considered serving your community as an elected official in Michigan? If so, now is the time to file papers with your local or County Clerk, and begin running your campaign. The local and statewide positions which are up … Continue reading →
Antrim County Commissioners Approve 30-Year Tax Break for New Apartments
The Antrim County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a 30-year $7.8 million tax break for a Grand Rapids developer who will build 138 apartment suites on 19 acres located at 6621 Bellaire Highway. Commissioner Jarris Rubingh was the … Continue reading →
Public Hearing for 30-Year Tax Break for New Bellaire Apartments
A public hearing will be held at 9:00 am on Thursday, December 7th in the Antrim County Board of Commissioner’s meeting room. At this hearing, the public will have the opportunity to express opinions on a proposed 30-year tax break … Continue reading →
Salaries for Elected Township Officials in Northwest Michigan
Have you ever wondered how much money township officials earn in Northwest Michigan? Recently there was a survey done on salaries for Township Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk, and Trustees. Twenty-six townships responded, all located in Antrim, Kalkaska, Otsego, or Charlevoix counties. … Continue reading →
Donna Gundle-Krieg, Libertarian for Michigan State Board of Education
Donna Gundle-Krieg from Mancelona has been nominated by the Libertarian Party of Michigan to run for the Michigan State Board of Education. She will be on the ballot on November 8, 2022. Click here to see a video interview of … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Rubingh Versus Kuiper District #2
There are two people running in the general election on November 8th to become Antrim County Commissioner in the newly drawn District #2, which includes Torch Lake, Central Lake and Banks townships. Jarris Rubingh, Republican incumbent, will be challenged by … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: VanAlstine vs Goldenberg District #3
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #3. The newly drawn District #3 includes Kearney, Forest Home and Helena Townships as well as a small part of Custer Township. Republican incumbent Terry VanAlstine, chair of the … Continue reading →
2022 Elections: Antrim County Commissioner Candidates Respond to Citizen Questions
This election year 2022 is a very important one for Antrim County. We asked the candidates for Antrim County Commissioner to answer several important questions about the issues that we are facing in this area. Their response are linked below. … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Pero vs Hefferan District #1
There are two people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in District #1. The newly drawn District #1 includes Milton and Elk Rapids Townships. Republican Caleb Pero is challenging Republican Bill Hefferan. Unfortunately, we do not have any answers from Hefferan. … Continue reading →
2022 Antrim County Commissioner Race: Rubingh vs Zelenak vs Kuiper District #2
There are three people running to become Antrim County Commissioner in the newly drawn District #2, which includes Torch Lake, Central Lake and Banks townships. Republican Melissa Zelenak is challenging Jarris Rubingh, Republican incumbent, in the August primary. In November, … Continue reading →