Manistee County Planning Department introduces new planner, outlines workload and interlocal work

Jun 25, 2026

The Planning Commission welcomed Grace Sytsema as the department's newest planner and received an update on county planning work, including a zoning and blight administration contract with Maple Grove Township and staff time tracking to assess future contracts.

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Grace Sytsema was introduced to the Manistee County Planning Commission as the Planning Department’s newest staff member at the June 25 meeting. Planning Director Katie Gruenberg provided a summary of departmental activities from March through June, noting ongoing implementation of a zoning and blight administration contract with Maple Grove Township and efforts to obtain that township’s ordinances, permits and enforcement documents.

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