$15M parking ramp with residential, retail sought for downtown Muskegon
Updated Apr 20, 2021;
Posted Apr 20, 2021
Renderings of a parking ramp and residential/retail building proposed for downtown Muskegon. The concept was presented during a Zoom meeting of the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners transportation committee.
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MUSKEGON, MI – An estimated $15 million parking ramp with residential and retail space is in early planning stages for a lot near downtown Muskegon’s arena and convention center.
The 500-space ramp, as well as the commercial uses, would raise funds to support the urban bus system, according to officials from the county and city of Muskegon.
Tax capture district in Fruitport to aid economic growth, address Lakes Mall, half-built hotel concerns
Updated Apr 12, 2021;
Posted Apr 12, 2021
Two hotels on Sternberg Road in Fruitport Township, shown on April 5, 2021, that were abandoned mid-construction.
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Assisting residential development, including at the Fruitport Golf Club, is the driving force behind a new tax-capture district aimed at growing one of Muskegon County’s busiest areas.
A tax capture district that includes the Lakes Mall has been approved for an area of Fruitport Township near a planned casino.
A new downtown development authority will take increases in property tax revenues in the district and put them toward $11 million in planned projects. The tax capture is for 20 years.
Muskegon County commission votes to continue meeting virtually
Last week a state of emergency was declared that allowed the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners to meet over Zoom. It needed the board s approval to continue. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 6:39 PM EDT April 6, 2021 Updated: 11:17 PM EDT April 6, 2021
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. The Muskegon County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-4 to extend its local state of emergency allowing the county board of commissioners to hold meetings virtually. Board of Commissioners Chairperson Robert Scolnik declared the state of emergency last week but it needed the board s approval to be extended.
Racist or ‘cancel culture’ satire? Muskegon County commissioner’s Facebook posts create debate
Updated Mar 31, 2021;
Posted Mar 31, 2021
District 5 Commissioner Zach Lahring listens to public commentary during the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners meeting, at the Muskegon County court house in downtown Muskegon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Kayla Renie | MLive.com
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MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Facebook posts by a Muskegon County commissioner that some consider racist are really satire, that commissioner said after a meeting where citizens both defended and condemned him.
Republican Muskegon County Commissioner Zach Lahring told MLive he is not a racist and that he doesn’t care if some think he is. Lahring is also chairman of the Muskegon County Republican Party.
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