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The town of Harbor Springs voters repealed Ordinance #439 and these decisions will give our town back the right to Decide for ourselves as a community, our future within the city.
The voters of Harbor Springs have made an important and empowering decision by repealing Ordinance #439. This marks a fresh chapter for our community, where we now have the opportunity to shape the future of our town in a way that truly reflects the values and aspirations we share.
Together, we can build a vision that honors both our past and the dreams we have for generations to come. Now, the real work begins. It’s time to come together and start the process of crafting a new zoning code that aligns with our town’s Master Plan. This is not just about policies and regulations, but about listening to one another and making decisions that matter most to us as a community.
The insights gathered through Community Surveys and Town Halls are invaluable, and they’ll help guide us as we address the key questions and priorities that shape our town’s future. Let’s take a moment to ask ourselves: How do we want Harbor Springs to look for our children and grandchildren? What kind of place do we want to create for the generations that follow?
With the November vote behind us and since the repeal of the previous zoning code, we’ve chosen to step away from the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) program. But this is not a step back; it’s an opportunity to move forward on our own terms.
As we chart this new course, it’s important that the Planning Commission Chairman and members provide clear and open explanations of the rationale behind each proposed zoning change. Transparency will be key, so that everyone feels informed and included as we move forward together.
Please keep an eye on the City of Harbor Springs website for updates on calendars, agendas, and zoning schedules. Stay involved — this is your community, your voice matters!
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Greetings from Harbor Springs,
It was in May 2024 when we began to reach out to the community, as the city faced important decisions, and we try to engage the entire community, ensuring every voice is considered. We do this through research, communication, legal support, and providing clear, accessible information about local issues. Our WLHS goal is to empower voters, property owners, the tribe, and area townships with transparency over development in the region.
As one of the writers of the newsletters I want to make certain that you receive the newsletters, and if it is going into your spam or junk file – and you haven’t seen it that you’ll retrieve it and read it. We are very proud of the work everyone is accomplishing.
For the next three or four months, WLHS would like to see everyone, Yes and No, pro-growth and no-growth, city residents and officials, and all who have shown up for our zoning discussions, to be on the same side. For the sake of preserving and improving our friendships, and to protect the town of Harbor Springs.
And we’re not talking about the same side of an issue. There are many sides to every issue, and most of them have valid points worth debate. That’s why we’ve been meeting. We’ve come a long way in the Planning Commission’s Town Hall schedule. Together, we’ve revised over half of the Articles in the zoning code, going through each section line-by-line.
Many people walked out together after the meetings saying the same thing, “I thought that would be a lot harder!” We’re getting closer and need everyone to get to the finish line. .
I know living in Harbor Springs is special. I have been here for over thirty years now. I also know that for most of those years I did not participate in city government. Now I do, and I am asking each of you to either speak up if you have opinions, allow us to speak for you if you agree, or tell us by phone or email if you have a pet project you’d like to see through.
Our Newsletters will keep you informed. If you want to receive the newsletters go to our websites HOME PAGE and sign up....Our website is www.weloveharborsprings.org and also parallels much of our work, and if you are into social media try out this and follow us. Facebook.com/wlhs.org .
Again, please let us know your thoughts about the direction of the community and how we can best educate and communicate as we go forward.
Sincerely,
Karin Reid Offield
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