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Commission debates last‑minute advisory ballot question on Mart Dock and Fisherman's Landing redevelopment
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether to place an advisory question on the November ballot about a proposed Mart Dock/Fisherman's Landing redevelopment that would convert waterfront, close a campground and expand public access; staff urged caution about short notice and potential negotiation impacts and no vote was taken.
Muskegon City commissioners on Monday considered whether to add an advisory question to the November ballot asking residents whether they approve the city pursuing a specific redevelopment plan for Mart Dock and Fisherman's Landing.
Mayor [name not specified] said staff drafted advisory language but the clerk informed the commission that the deadline for submitting approved ballot language is the following day. The mayor read the current draft aloud: "Do you approve or disapprove of the city of Muskegon proposal, subject to commission approval, to acquire and convert no less than 900 feet of the Mart Dock into publicly accessible waterfront, permanently close the Fisherman's Landing gated campground; if grants obtained relocate…
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