County News
As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, the Government Center Offices, which includes all offices on the first floor and select offices on the remaining floors, are open to the public without an appointment or by calling from the lobby.
All other rules, which include social distancing and mask wearing are still in effect, per the March 19, 2021, MDHHS Executive Order.
The Leelanau County Office of Emergency Management is accepting applications to create a candidate pool of 9-1-1 Dispatchers.
More information can be obtained by visiting the Employment Opportunities Page - https://www.leelanau.gov/adminemployment.asp
For more information on how to get vaccinated for COVID-19, please visit the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department's homepage - https://www.bldhd.org/
The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) has a program for weatherization of owner occupied homes such as insulation, furnace, energy audit, etc.
For more information, call 231-947-3780, 800-632-7334, or email: idehnke@nmcaa.net
The Benzie/Leelanau District Health Department is currently scheduling COVID Vaccination appointments for those included in Phase 1B (including, but not limited to):
- First Responders
- Corrections Staff
- School Employees
- Child Care Workers
- Citizens 65 years old+
COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up Form link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUQjFPRVBWT084Mk1BMkdHTFFXMUFWRlpCWC4u
PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a formal acknowledgment email or phone call confirming you have signed up for the vaccination.
COVID-19 Questions Form link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUOVlWODVYQVYySUJYTEpNOTRTSEdCVVVMRi4u
Volunteer Information:
- Greeters & Runners – assist with general functions at the clinics; greeting patients, assisting with paperwork, directing foot traffic, stocking supplies, etc.
- Vaccinators – qualified individuals licensed to administer vaccines
- Vaccine Assistants – monitoring patients post vaccine, assist with scheduling booster appointments
Steps to Enroll as Volunteer:
- Register with Michigan Volunteer Registry - https://www.mivolunteerregistry.org/
- Complete Volunteer Form for BLDHD - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OU8ELMhU3kuPzesR6ujfWimrahLx0sFFlkZCnSlZgJVUQVgwMTg2WFdEMUdCSVk0VFpOMTRDUURHNS4u
Aging Hotline (where seniors can obtain information on where vaccines are currently available): (231) 715-5557
Local Public Health Information Hotline: (231) 882-2197
State Public Health Information Hotline: 1-888-535-6136 or email COVID19@michigan.gov
Munson Healthcare COVID-19 Hotline: (231) 935-0951
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its August 18, 2020, Regular Session, Approved Leelanau County Resolution #2020-014, "A Resolution to Condemn Racism in Leelanau County."
The full text of the resolution can be viewed on the September 15, 2020, Regular Session Meeting Page: https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=1976
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its September 15, 2020, Regular Session, Approved Leelanau County Resolution #2020-015, "A Resolution to Recognize the First Day of October as Indigenous Peoples Day."
The full text of the resolution can be viewed on the September 15, 2020, Regular Session Meeting Page: https://www.leelanau.gov/meetingdetails.asp?MAId=1986
Beginning in January 2021, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) will be presenting virtual workshops focusing on Financial Management.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Beginning in January 2021, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) will be presenting virtual workshops focusing on Money Management.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Due to the recent rise in COVID-related illnesses, the Leelanau County Government Center will be open by appointment only beginning Wednesday, November 18.
Not sure where to vote? The County's GIS department has created a map of all polling locations, including Commissioner Districts. Please visit the following page - https://www.leelanau.gov/howdoia.asp?rid=199
Leelanau County has opened its 9th recycling site. The new location is located at E. Oak St and S. Edwards Ave in the unincorporated village of Leland and will be a temporary site.
All sites accept household materials from Leelanau County households - business recycling at the sites is not allowed. Costs for these sites is paid for with the recycling fee on winter tax bills of households.
Signs on the containers indicate what materials are accepted, and what materials are not accepted. Never leave items on the ground at any of the recycling sites.
For more information, call 256-9812.
Following the directives of the Michigan Supreme Court and the State Court Administrative Office, the Hon. Marian Kromkowski has issued a "Phase One Plan", which focuses on the obligations to protect the health of litigants, judicial branch employees, and the public, while still providing essential services.
A complete copy of the plan can be found on the following page: https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/probate_family_ct_phase_one_06012020.pdf
https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/statementofvotescastrpt_5.pdf
by Michelle Crocker
The Building Safety Department has posted important information relating to COVID-19 on its webpage - https://www.leelanau.cc/concodes.asp
The 24-Hour Crisis Help Line is 1-833-295-0616
Call if an individual is -
- Experiencing out of control behaviors that place him/herself at risk of harming themselves or others;
- Expressing thoughts of suicide;
- Experiencing severe stress that is resulting in a significant decline in daily and/or family functioning, or
- You just don't know what else to do.
United Way of Northwest Michigan has a 24/7 Information and Referral service for our area. Dial 211 to get connected or text your zip code to 898211.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
For clients of the 86th District Court, the Criminal/Traffic/Civil and Probation Clerk areas will be closed to foot traffic but will be available by phone.
For more detailed information, please visit the following page - https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/covid_poster_03162020.pdf
Tuesday Office Hours for Veterans Affairs Services have been suspended until further notice, due to COVID-19.
Please contact the Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs Office directly for any questions or concerns - http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/995/Veterans-Affairs
HASTA NUEVO AVISO
Para los clientes del Tribunal de Distrito 86, las áreas de Criminal / Traffic / Civil y Probation Clerk estarán cerradas al tráfico peatonal pero estarán disponibles por teléfono.
Para obtener información más detallada, consulte lo siguiente:
https://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/lettersized_covid_poster_spanish_1.pdf
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Approved a Resolution in Appreciation of First Responders
The Veterans Affairs Office has announced a new, free program available for eligible Veterans who are experiencing hearing loss issues; more information on the Heroes With Hearing Loss Program can be obtained by visiting the Veterans Affairs page - https://www.leelanau.cc/veterans.asp
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Leelanau County Treasurer: Keeping families in their homes is my top priority As Leelanau County Treasurer, keeping families in their homes is one of my top priorities. Over the past several years, we have worked hard to prevent tax foreclosures with 2017 remarkably having none. Help is available for Leelanau County homeowners struggling to pay delinquent property taxes. At the Treasurer’s office, we’re here to help the residents of Leelanau County navigate and qualify for different assistance programs. If you or someone you know has delinquent taxes from 2015 or earlier, I urge you to reach out to us so that we can help you stay in your home and set up a payment plan to get your back taxes paid. Hardship extension For qualifying homeowners with two or more years of delinquent property taxes, we offer hardship extensions in order to prevent foreclosure. This gives families the option to work with us to come up with a monthly payment plan to become current and prevent property tax foreclosure. In addition, we offer multi-year payment plans. These new plans, together with a hardship extension, gives families that are struggling financially an opportunity to escape the cycle of barely avoiding foreclosure year-after-year, and give them peace of mind knowing that their home is safe. Veterans For 100 percent disabled veterans, an exemption from property taxes on a primary residence is available and can save disabled veterans thousands of dollars on current and future years property taxes. Please contact the Leelanau County Veteran’s Affairs Office at 231-256-9711 for more information. Credit card payments To make it easier and more convenient to pay delinquent property taxes, we offer online and phone payment via credit card. You can also come into the office and pay with your credit card. Go to the Treasurer’s website at www.leelanau.cc/treasurer and click on “Pay Delinquent Taxes Online.”
If you have delinquent property taxes and fear you may lose your home, please contact my office. Whether it’s applying for assistance, working on hardship extensions to help pay off delinquent property taxes, or navigating available resources, my team is on hand to help homeowners in any way we can. Our mission is to serve you and we will continue to fight and work hard to help Leelanau County families stay in their homes. StepForwardMichigan.org Step Forward Michigan still has millions of dollars for qualified homeowners who are struggling with back taxes and back mortgages. Please visit: stepforwardmichigan.org for more information. Getting help Residents can call the Treasurer’s office at 231-256-9838, email us at treasurer@co.leelanau.mi.us, or go to our website at www.leelanau.cc/treasurer to get more information or set up an appointment. |
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The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners recently held a Committee of the Whole Session to hear presentations from other agencies relative to septic systems and water quality.
A "Guide for Leelanau County Homeowners" is available for review on the Clean Water homepage - https://www.leelanau.cc/lcw.asp
Effective January, 2018, The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office has designated R.E. Risk & Associates to conduct all property foreclosure sales within Leelanau County.
More information is available on the LCSO page - https://www.leelanau.cc/foreclosuresales.asp
Did you know there is currently an outbreak of HEPATITIS A? Food handlers can pass this infection to others when preparing and serving food. You can protect yourself and others by getting the HEPATITIS A Vaccine.
Call the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department at 231-256-0200 to schedule an appointment to get your vaccine.
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners during its September 19, 2017, Regular Session, approved County Resolution #2017-012, "A Resolution to Recognize the First Day of October as Indigenous Peoples Day."
A PowerPoint presentation by County resident Robin Carden is available for viewing - http://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/indigenous_peoples_day_rev_09272017_r_carden.pdf
A signed copy of the Resolution is available on the Resolutions and Ordinances Page - http://www.leelanau.cc/downloads/indigenous_peoples_day_cr_2017_012.pdf
The NEW 2017 Leelanau County Plat Books are in - you can make purchase arrangements through the Conservation District, 231-256-9783, or by visiting - http://www.leelanaucd.org/2017-plat-books/
Leelanau County Flags are now available for purchase.
For more information, please contact Bay Supply Marketing
We are in the process of implementing the Leelanau County Web Site. We will be continuing to improve the content on the new site and hope to have as much historical data as possible. Additional features are currently underway and will be announced as they are rolled out. Thank you for your patience as we add these new features.
In order to insure that the web site displays information properly, you should clear the history in your internet browser. In Internet Explorer you clear the history in Internet Options under Tools. In Firefox you clear the history in the Privacy tab under Options, and in Google Chrome you clear the history in History under Options.
The Search option will not function correctly until the Google Search Engine has finished indexing our new web site. The search option right now will still display our old site information and will not find the proper page due to the conversion. I will post an update once the search has been reindexed to the new data.