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Chippewa County commissioners back UPCAPplan for seniors' services
Summary
The Chippewa County Board adopted Resolution 2025-12 expressing support for the U.P. Area Agency on Aging's 2026 Annual Implementation Plan, citing local input into planning; the vote was recorded Aye from four commissioners, with one commissioner listed absent.
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners on July 17 voted to support the U.P. Area Agency on Aging (UPCAP) 2026 Annual Implementation Plan, endorsing the regionwide strategy for coordinating services to older adults across the Upper Peninsula.
Commissioner James Traynor offered the resolution and Commissioner Damon Lieurance supported it; the measure, Resolution No. 2025-12, was adopted by roll-call vote with Commissioners Damon Lieurance, Scott Shackleton, James Traynor and Chairman Jim Martin recorded as voting Aye. Commissioner Justin Knepper was recorded as absent.
The resolution notes UPCAPfollowed state and federal planning requirements, held a public hearing and solicited input from service providers, older adults and county officials. It says each of the 15 U.P. counties is represented on the UPCAP board to ensure local perspectives inform the multi-year area plan.
Board members did not request amendments; the item was placed on file for record-keeping and compliance and a copy of the adopted resolution will be submitted to UPCAP. No public speaker offered direct testimony on the resolution during the meeting.
What happens next: The countyfiled the resolution as its formal expression of support; UPCAP will retain the county's endorsement as it moves forward with fiscal year 2026 planning and service coordination.
