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Landslide is Chemical City Paper’s local government blog, covering politics, elections and public policy issues in Midland, Mich.
Midlander starts Change.org petition to fight the ‘road diet’
Jan. 26, 2021
Midlander Lance Kebler has started a Change.org petition to gather signatures in opposition to the reduction of Buttles Street from three lanes to two.
On Monday night, the Midland City Council voted 3-2 Monday night to call for a permanent reduction of the roadway. City Manager C. Bradley Kaye has also told the council that “a further discussion on Indian Street is anticipated in the near future once direction for Buttles Street has been set.”
“I live in the Bullock Creek area and travel through that area very frequently. I saw the opposition on AskMidland and decided that taking 5 minutes to create a petition could be beneficial for all those who also have negative opinions on the road diet,” Mr. Kebler told the City Paper.
City Council votes to permanently reduce Buttles Street to 2 lanes
Jan. 26, 2021
The Midland City Council voted 3-2 Monday night to call for the permanent reduction of Buttles Street from three lanes of traffic into two, essentially making what’s now become known as the ‘road diet,’ permanent.
Glenn Sworn In For Second Term in Michigan House
Jan. 14, 2021
Rep. Annette Glenn of Midland was sworn in Wednesday for a second term in the Michigan Legislature.
“I am honored and blessed that the people of Bay and Midland counties have put their trust in me to serve them in the Michigan House of Representatives for a second term,” said Glenn, who represents the 98th District. “With all the challenges we faced in 2020, I am eager to continue working so our communities can have a better and more prosperous 2021.”
Moolenaar Will Not Object to Electoral College Results
Jan. 5, 2021
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will not join the growing chorus of congressional Republicans in voting to object to the results of the Electoral College in the 2020 presidential election when Congress meets tomorrow in a joint session to certify those results.
“When the results arrive in Congress, the Constitution says the certificates from the states shall be opened ‘and the votes shall then be counted.’ There is no other role for Congress to play in the presidential election. The Constitution simply says Congress should count the votes and it does not allow for Congress to insert its own electors for any state,” Mr. Moolenaar told ABC12 News.
“Our state legislature has not contested Michigan’s Electoral College results, and none of the other state legislatures have called for their own results to be contested. I have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution. I will uphold that oath and accept the electoral results set to Congress by the states of our republic.”
—Michael Westendorf
Noesen Appointed Vice Chair of County Commissioners Board, Bone Remains Chairman
Jan. 5, 2021
The recently-elected Midland County Board of Commissioners met for the first time of the term today. Mark Bone (District 2) will remain chairman, while Scott Noesen (District 7) was appointed vice chairman, replacing Jim Geisler (District 5).
The commissioners each serve two-year terms.
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Phone Service To City Staff and Facilities Down
Jan. 5, 2021
UPDATE: City phone services have now been restored.
The City of Midland’s communications network vendor is experiencing connectivity issues that are impacting both inbound and outbound calls. As a result, phone service to all City staff and facilities is unavailable at this time.
Emergency services, such as 911, are unaffected.
The City of Midland’s e-mail and website are still operational at this time. Residents are encouraged to visit www.cityofmidlandmi.gov to perform most business activities and find emails addresses for staff members and/or departments. Residents may also reach out via social media at the following channels:
- Facebook – www.facebook.com/cityofmidlandmi
- Twitter – @CityofMidlandMI
It is unknown at this time when service will be resumed. An update will be provided when service has been restored.
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