Where Did That $2M Come From?
A report on the November 11, 2026, meeting of the Village Budget, Finance, Grant, and Audit Committee
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A report on the November 11, 2026, meeting of the Village Budget, Finance, Grant, and Audit Committee
A held-over public hearing November 4 yielded no further public input of substance, and the Planning Commission adopted the amended zoning ordinance. It now goes on to the Village Council!
Here are the November 3, 2026, preliminary totals for Elberta and Gilmore Township, not broken down by precinct!
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A public hearing that most attendees expected to be a cakewalk turned into 90-minute Cordon Bleu pastry class by the Village attorney. Many of her changes will be made and the public hearing will continue November 4. Look for an updated draft of the zoning ordinance in a week or so.
Monday November 9. The sky. New moon. 1 p.m. Budget Grant Finance Audit Committee meeting. CANCELED.
Tuesday November 10, 9 a.m. Frank Walterhouse Meeting Room. Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting. 5:30 p.m. Community Building. Gilmore Township board meeting. 6 p.m.–7 p.m. WUWU 1oo.1 Clocked Out

Wednesday November 11, 3 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Coffee & Conversation with David Schaffer, Materials Management Coordinator for Benzie County. CANCELED. 4 p.m. Community Building. Budget, Grant, Finance Audit Committee meeting
Thursday November 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Winter Market. If mobile, please park at Penfold Park! 6 p.m. Community Building. Parks & Recreation Annual Meeting CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM
Friday November 13. The sky. Mercury retrograde ends.
Sunday November 15. Rifle Season Opening Day.
Monday November 16, 6 p.m. Zoom. Elberta Commons Webinar #3 Preferred Plan Presentation
Thursday November 19, 7 p.m. Community Building. Regular Meeting of the Elberta Village Council.
Tuesday November 24, 9 a.m. Frank Walterhouse Meeting Room. Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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