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County Looking to Fill Open Committee Seats

Posted on June 22nd, 2020

Local governments are always seeking the assistance of their residents to provide community input and direction on various boards and committees. Emmet County residents interested in participating in local government might consider applying to fill one of the committee… Read More

Commissioners Hire Michael Reaves as Emmet County Administrator

Posted on April 1st, 2020

“That is a very happy vote … unanimous! Congratulations, Administrator Reaves!” announced Bill Shorter, chairman of the Emmet County Board of Commissioners, after the board voted on its only agenda item during a special meeting Monday, March 30.
The… Read More

Blissfest

Posted on July 13th, 2018

The Blissfest Festival has been ongoing in Emmet County for 38 years. Through the years, there have been a number of issues raised about the annual festival, especially from people who live close to the festival grounds. In 2002, a Consent Judgment was entered resolving various claims between… Read More

Emmet County Board of Commissioners to Hold Special Meeting

Posted on June 22nd, 2018

Topic: Union Negotiations

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018, regarding union negotiations. The meeting will be in the Board of Commissioners Room, 200 Division Street, Emmet County Building, Petoskey, Michigan. For additional… Read More

The Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of May 2018 as Building Safety Month

Posted on May 11th, 2018

Whereas, Emmet County is committed to recognizing our growth and strength, and depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and; Whereas, our confidence in the structural integrity… Read More

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Posted on February 28th, 2017

Deadline March 10 – The County of Emmet is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or entities to provide services as an Independent Contractor for the position of Communications Director for the County of Emmet. All interested parties must respond to the requirements outlined in the… Read More

2017 Chairman, Vice Chair elected at Organizational Meeting Jan. 3

Posted on January 4th, 2017

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the year ahead, during an Organizational Meeting Jan. 3. Incumbent Charlie MacInnis, District 3, will be the Board Chairman, while Jonathan Scheel, District 5, will serve as Vice Chair. MacInnis “I am honored and humbled… Read More

New Commissioners take oath of office

Posted on December 30th, 2016

On Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 the seven members of the incoming Board of Commissioners were given the oath of office by Clerk Juli Wallin. Pictured are the Commissioners in order of their district (from left):
Toni Drier, District 1; Neil Ahrens, District 2; Charlie MacInnis, District 3; Bill Shorter… Read More

Educational sessions Dec. 22 include District Court, Circuit Court

Posted on December 20th, 2016

Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, six of seven Emmet County Commissioners will be new to the Board of Commissioners. To help prepare the new Commissioners and candidates, Emmet County Administrator Marty Krupa has scheduled Thursday evening educational sessions through the rest of the year that area designed… Read More

New Commissioners attend training

Posted on December 9th, 2016

On Dec. 7, 2016, most of the newly elected Emmet County Commissioners, along with County Administrator Marty Krupa, attended a “New County Commissioner Workshop” in Gaylord, offered by Michigan State University Extension. The workshop is designed to help new Commissioners learn about the… Read More