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Visitor asks Houghton County for a nonbinding letter supporting Amtrak service to the Upper Peninsula
Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary
A presenter requested a nonbinding county letter supporting Amtrak expansion to the Upper Peninsula, saying federal and state funding is available and estimating one train per day and about 300 passengers to the Keweenaw; commissioners asked staff to gather more details before placing the item on the next agenda.
Louis Vallance appeared by Microsoft Teams during the March 2 work session to request a nonbinding letter of support or resolution from the Houghton County Board of Commissioners for Amtrak service to the Upper Peninsula.
Vallance said there is both federal and…
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