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Muskegon commission hears hours of public comment, staff updates on Fisherman’s Landing / 3rd Street Wharf land‑swap concept
Summary
Commission held a lengthy discussion and public-comment period on a proposed land-swap with West Michigan Dock that would convert campground land and consolidate waterfront parcels for public access, while many residents urged delay until remediation, cost and written agreements are clarified.
More than a dozen Muskegon residents and local stakeholders filled the commission chamber and phoned in to press competing views on a proposed land-swap and development that would alter waterfront access at Fisherman’s Landing and the 3rd Street Wharf.
Opponents — including long‑time campers and nearby residents — said the proposal risks eliminating Fisherman’s Landing campground, transferring maintenance and contamination liability to taxpayers, and lacks binding commitments from the private partner. Lisa Beal, who said she has worked at the campground’s office for eight seasons, told the commission the plan “would eliminate the campground” and close amenities such as the pavilion and dump station, and questioned why pre‑COVID 2020 foot‑traffic…
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