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Benzie Citizens Moving Grand Vision

Blog Archive | August 2, 2010 | By Shauna Fite

More than 20 Benzie residents, community leaders, and local officials are now working together to further the goals of the regional, citizen-based Grand Vision planning process in Benzie County....

Zoning Gone, Benzie Planners Rethink Mission

Blog Archive | May 26, 2010 | By Shauna Fite

After the county board of commissioners rescinded Benzie’s zoning ordinance last month and eliminated the county planning department, the planning commissioners were left wondering what was left for them to do. Well, they just took a big step toward figur...

Benzie Bus, Economic Bright Spot

Blog Archive | March 31, 2010 | By Shauna Fite

Anyone looking for a bright economic spot to celebrate in our sorely tried region of the state should have attended last week’s groundbreaking for the new Benzie Bus headquarters....

Buying Time for Benzie Zoning

Blog Archive | February 15, 2010 | By Shauna Fite

It’s been a busy and uncertain six months for local officials in Benzie County. Cuts in revenue continue, forcing officials to make tough decisions on funding priorities....

Budget Shortfalls Threaten County Planning and Zoning

Blog Archive | September 18, 2009 | By Shauna Fite

Seven townships in Benzie County may be stripped of all of their zoning protections due to the county’s serious budget shortfall....


Production's Fiasco Means Benzie Lacks Growth Tools

June 3, 2009 | By Shauna Fite

County planning, zoning still remain out of sync...


Shauna Fite: Benzie’s Opportunity Summit

Blog Archive | March 3, 2009 | By Shauna Fite

Over 60 people filled the PRA Bingo Hall, as it’s known in Benzie County, on a blustery Saturday to discuss ways to mend and build relations among county and township governments....

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