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Benzie County forms ad hoc committee to explore regional animal shelter services

Benzie County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The board created an ad hoc committee to meet with Grand Traverse County representatives on potential regionalization of animal shelter services and appointed Commissioner Davis, County Administrator Katie Zeits and Kyle Mauer to the group.

The Benzie County Board of Commissioners voted July 8 to establish an ad hoc committee to meet with Grand Traverse County representatives to explore regionalizing animal shelter services.

Commissioner Sauer moved, and Commissioner Roelofs seconded, the motion to form the committee and appoint Commissioner Davis, County Administrator Katie Zeits and Kyle Mauer to serve. The motion passed unanimously.

Minutes indicate the committee is intended to explore options and meet with Grand Traverse County representatives; the motion does not appropriate funds or set a timeline. The board will receive reports from the committee as work proceeds, according to the meeting record.