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Votes at a glance: Houghton County approves bills, grants, sales and purchases

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At its Oct. 10 meeting the board approved payment of $5,003,963.25 in bills, accepted a $56,649.30 VA grant, sold a 1999 Western Star for $7,777.77, approved a COLA adoption, and authorized a building-department vehicle purchase and several appropriations; most motions passed unanimously (4–0).

The Houghton County Board took a series of routine financial and administrative votes on Oct. 10. Key outcomes:

• Bills approved: The board voted to pay bills totaling $5,003,963.25 (motion by Commissioner Anderson; seconded by Commissioner Janssen). Roll-call recorded yes votes from Anderson, Janssen, Tikkanen and Keranen; one commissioner was absent.

• Sale of 1999 Western Star: One…

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