Check the public record
We read agendas, minutes, plans, filings, and other source material, then connect it to the decisions residents are following.
About We Love Harbor Springs
A clearer public record for a community people love
We Love Harbor Springs is a community-driven 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. We help residents understand local decisions, see the facts behind them, and participate in shaping the future of Harbor Springs and the surrounding community.
Facts, context, and a path to participate
We Love Harbor Springs was formed to help preserve the historic character and quality of life that make this area special. Our role is civic education: we explain policies, processes, and choices without telling anyone how to vote.
Our work is supported locally by residents, volunteers, and donors. That support funds research, public-record access, and factual reporting about decisions that affect Harbor Springs.
What we do
Explain what is happening
We turn long documents and meetings into plain-language reporting while linking readers back to the underlying sources.
Make participation easier
We help people find the meetings, issues, and public officials relevant to their questions so they can take part with confidence.
Community volunteers and supporters
WLHS is a community effort. Volunteers and supporters help write, research, attend public meetings, conduct outreach, and make the public record easier for neighbors to use. We are grateful to the people below, who have been publicly recognized for contributing their time, expertise, or support.
This list does not represent everyone who helps. Some community members prefer to contribute privately.
Volunteers and supporters
- Nan Mautz
- Stewart G. Swift
- Helen and Kevin Gitre
- Becky Baccus
- Jim and Cindy Randazzo
- Cindy Demerino
- John McHenry
- The Anton Family
- Debby Pirrung
- Trigg and Ellen Waller
- Pam and Fred Ball
- Juan and Jennifer Muzquiz
- Seth and Consuelo Pierrepont
- Robert and Patricia Hall
- Frank Raine
- Lotsie and Rik Holton
- Patrick Kenney
- Mike and Mauri Kilbourn
- Amy Waller and David Anderson
- Jim Sprow
- Andrew Pappas
- John Calandro
Research contributors
- Karin Reid Offield
- Carter Williams
- Jay Kenney
- Maureen Kenney
Community participation changes over time. If you have helped and would like to be included, or if you would like your listing changed or removed, please contact us.
Board of directors
- Maureen Kenney
- President
- Tim Patton
- Vice President
- Janie Jenkins
- Treasurer
- Mark Wagoner
- Secretary and legal counsel
Organizational information
Accounting: CliftonLarsonAllen
Legal: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Organizational filings are available by request. Email weloveharborsprings@gmail.com.
How we use AI
WLHS uses AI, including Hamilton, our civic AI, to organize the public record: transcribing meetings, summarizing long discussions, and connecting related records. AI-assisted transcripts and summaries are unofficial drafts and can contain mistakes, so we label them and link to source material wherever possible.
Staff review and correct the record on an ongoing basis. If you spot an error, please contact us.