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Votes at a glance: Houghton County Board approves hires, purchases, appointments and appropriations
Summary
During its March 10 meeting the Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved a range of motions — including a Brownfield Plan, personnel hires and appointments, procurement of RFP services for Sharon Avenue, E911 equipment purchases, and several appropriations and payments — with most measures adopted unanimously among members present.
At its March 10, 2026 meeting the Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved the following motions and actions (vote tallies as recorded in the meeting minutes):
Approval of bills: The board approved payment of $1,672,537.41 (YES: Keranen, Janssen, Britz 3; NO: None).
Start Small minutes amendment: The board amended the February 10 minutes to correct ARPA funding language to show $41,000 (motion carried Ayes 3, Nays 0).
Hire — Building Department Inspector: The board approved hiring Joel Wattson as Building Department Inspector (voice vote Ayes 3, Nays 0); motion moved by Commissioner Janssen and seconded by Commissioner…
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