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The town of Harbor Springs repealed Zoning Ordinance #439. This gave our town the
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Harbor Springs is shaped by many decisions—large and small—that affect how we live, work, gather, and care for this place over time. Zoning is one part of that picture, but so are parks, trees, open space, public infrastructure, historic resources, and the way our local boards, commissions, and City Council engage with the community. At We Love Harbor Springs, our commitment is to strong research, clearly explained ideas, thoughtful review, and public processes that invite participation and build trust.
You can follow our ongoing work under the NEWS tab, we share research, updates, letters, corrections, press coverage, and analysis related to community decisions and governance.
Community input—through surveys, town halls, public meetings, and individual engagement—has been invaluable. These perspectives help ensure that decisions reflect lived experience and shared values, not just technical compliance.
In February 2025, the City Council chose to step away from the Redevelopment Ready Community (RRC) certification and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) program. This decision marked an opportunity to reaffirm local priorities and reaffirm the importance of community-driven decision-making.
There are more decisions like that to still be made to Preserve and Protect.
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Please go on outside or where ever these vents may be - and check. Thank you HSAFD
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Progress! City Council interviewed four candidates for the City Manager position yesterday, and each brought different strengths and perspectives to the role. One candidate may have stood out, but there is still important work to be done before any final decision is made.
The City Manager position carries significant responsibility, and hiring the right person is one of the most important decisions the City Council makes. Taking the time to be fully confident in that decision is not a delay — it is part of doing the job well.
Allowing extra time now to complete the process carefully can help ensure that both City Council and the community can work and be confident that the right decision is being made. Everyone looks forward to what the City Council does and supports the work put into the processes before making the decisions.
Before moving forward, past Monday, it may be helpful to allow time for a few additional steps that are part of a thorough hiring process:
STARTING AND COMPLETING REFERENCE CHECKS, including conversations beyond the references provided, such as former colleagues, council members, department heads, or the communities who have worked with the candidate
REVIEWING PAST PERFORMANCES, including budgets, staff retention, major projects, and the circumstances surrounding prior transitions for due diligence
HOLD A STAFF ROUNDTABLE, providing an opportunity for department heads and key staff to meet the finalists and offer feedback to Council
CONDUCT A SECOND ROUND OF INTERVIEWS with more candidates, if necessary
PROVIDE A COMMUNITY MEET AND GREET allowing the community of all stakeholders a chance to meet the finalists and ask questions in an informal setting
Timing is worth considering. The interview recordings are expected to be released on Monday, and a vote could follow soon after. If the timeline moves too quickly, and references and background checking is incomplete, and residents may not have a meaningful opportunity to listen to the interviews, reflect on what they heard, and share thoughtful input to the City Council.
Harbor Springs is at an important point, and the choice of City Manager will shape the city for years to come.
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For the 8:30 am meeting at City Hall to meet and listen to the candidates interviews on Saturday, the City Council is asking you to attend only in person. No Zoom or You Tube
On the WLHS website under NEWS are added questions that can offer some ideas to pursue if allowed to ask and speak to the candidates. Here is the link to that NEWS post: weloveharborsprings.org/wlhs-blog/the-effort-we-ask-of-them-is-no-less-than-the-effort-we-are-ask...
Here are two images of who the City Council is seeking. Thank you to everyone that wishes to be involved. Harbor Springs at its' finest. Walsh Municipal Services, LLC
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