Board approves three 2% allocations including food access and park accessibility projects
The board approved three separate 2% allocation actions: $15,000 to Inland Seas Education Association, $14,000 to Five Loaves Two Fish for meal protein supplementation, and $80,000 toward ADA access at Old Settlers Park; two motions passed 5–2 and one passed unanimously.
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The Leelanau County Board approved multiple 2% allocation items for the spring 2026 round. The board voted 5–2 to support preparing an application for a $15,000 allocation to the Inland Seas Education Association and separately voted 5–2 to prepare a $14,000 allocation to Five Loaves Two Fish for protein supplements for weekly outreach meals. Commissioner Bonig and Commissioner Money opposed the nonprofit allocations, arguing the casino property tax funds should prioritize local governments.
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