Board trims Board of Public Works from 11 to 9 members; commission approves revised resolution

Jul 16, 2025

After legal review and debate over bylaws and representation, the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners voted to set Board of Public Works membership at nine and to remove two general‑public seats; the resolution was amended and approved on roll call.

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The Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners voted to set the Board of Public Works’ membership at nine members by eliminating two general‑public representative seats, resolving an inconsistency between BPW bylaws and state guidance.

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