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Local resident announces run for Benzie County Probate Judge, calls for sobriety court resources

Benzie County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

During public comment at the Jan. 9 Benzie County commissioners meeting, David Egeler announced he will run for Probate Judge and said he wants the county court to have more resources, including a sobriety court, which he described as underused and beneficial for the county.

David Egeler used the public comment period at the Jan. 9 Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting to announce his candidacy for Benzie County Probate Judge.

Egeler, who said he was born and raised in Benzie County, told the board he plans to run for the office and wants the probate court to have more resources. He said a sobriety court is among the resources he would prioritize and described existing resources as underused and as having the potential to benefit the county.

No board action on the candidacy was taken; public comment closed at 9:06 a.m.