County News
The recycling site in Cedar will be closing at the end of 2022. The county is currently looking for another site to replace the closing of the Cedar site.
Please take your household recycling items to any of the other recycling locations in the county:
1. Elmwood Township: -10750 E. Cherry Bend Rd.
2. Leelanau County Government Center - turn right into 1st drive at top of the hill and stay to your right.
3. Leelanau Schools in Glen Arbor
4. Suttons Bay Road Commission - 10550 E. Eckerle Rd.
5. Peshawbestown - across from the casino
6. Empire - W. Fisher Street, off LaCore Rd.
7. Village of Northport - N. Mill St, north of the Fire Dept.
8. Glen Lake School - 3375 W. Burdickville Rd.- facing the football field.
Each site has large bins for household items: cardboard/paper; tin, glass (clear and colored) and plastic. PLEASE FLATTEN YOUR CARDBOARD before placing in the bins.
It is a violation of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.892, to dump, deposit, place, throw, or leave litter at any site. (That includes leaving recyclables OUTSIDE the bins). Violation of this Act is punishable by hauling and disposal costs, plus fines up to $2,500. Violators will be prosecuted. All sites have security cameras.
If you have questions, call (231) 256-9812 or email planning@leelanau.gov
The League of Women Voters and Leelanau County will be hosting a Blood Drive.
Please visit the following link to sign up for this event - https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/144131
The Leelanau County Land Bank Fast Track Authority is seeking proposals from interested, experienced, and qualified real estate brokers or firms who meet the qualifications set forth herein for the purpose of selling real property located within the County of Leelanau over a 6-month period.
Deadline for all submissions is 2:00 p.m. on January 6, 2023. For more information, please visit the Bids/Vendor Info Page - https://www.leelanau.gov/bids.asp
The Board of State Canvassers will conduct a recount of the votes cast at the November 8, 2022 general election for Proposal 2022-3.
The posted Notice can be seen at the following document link:
http://leelanau.gov/media/news342/prop_3_recount_notice_12152022_1.pdf
Leelanau County is seeking qualified candidates for the Finance Director position. More information is available on the Employment Opportunities page.
The Board of Commissioners will host a meet and greet of incoming Administrator Deborah Allen and outgoing Administrator Chet Janik at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a break of the Executive Board session on Tuesday, December 6, in the Commissioner Meeting Room.
The Public is invited to attend; light refreshments will be served.
The County Board of Commissioners will be hosting a "Meet & Greet" for incoming Administrator Deborah Allen and outgoing Administrator Chet Janik, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a break of the Executive Board Session on Tuesday, December 6, in the Commissioner Meeting Room of the Leelanau County Government Center.
Light refreshments will be served.