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Welcome to Mackinaw TownshipAbout Our TownshipMackinaw Township is a General Law Township with a population of approximately 576 residents, There are 319 residents within the village and 257 outside the village limits. We are located at the northwestern tip of Cheboygan County along the Straits of Mackinac to the Mackinac Bridge. Town Hall address: Correspondence, tax bills and ballots can be returned, at no charge, to the DROPBOX by the front door. Township News:
Public Notice of Vacant Board PositionPosition: Mackinaw Township Board Trustee Compensation: The trustee salary is $2,000 per year or $166.67 per monthly meeting. Position Description: A trustee is an individual placed in a position of public trust with fiduciary responsibilities to manage the affairs of the township for the best interests of the public. The trustee has the responsibility to attend township board meetings and participate in decisions and deliberations. This is a 4-year term commitment. Eligibility: Must live in Mackinaw Township to be considered for this position. How to Apply: Interested Mackinaw Township residents should submit a letter of interest via email to: Ashley Darrow, Mackinaw Township Clerk — clerk@mackinawtownship.com Deadline to Apply: All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 PM on March 9th. NOTICE: Short-Term RentalsOn Tuesday, January 13, the Mackinaw Township Board held a special meeting, at which time the Board solicited and received public comment about a proposed ordinance that attempts to deal with the issue of short-term rentals. That public comment was valuable. It provided perspectives about which the Board had not previously been aware. The Board thanks all those who took the time to share their thoughts. From that special meeting, two issues emerged. First, finding a proposed remedy is complicated. A one-size-fits-all approach is not viable. Finding a solution that addresses the concerns of all affected parties will take time. Second, however – and contradictorily – owners of short-term rental properties need clarity right now, in order to plan for the upcoming 2026 tourist season. Because of the timing, owners of short-term rentals cannot delay making plans while an equitable remedy is sought. Therefore, in an attempt to produce some level of certainty so as to allow owners of short-term rental properties to plan for the upcoming 2026 tourist season, the Mackinaw Township Board will not adopt any ordinance that deals with short-term rentals in any way prior to an effective date of January 1, 2027. This approach is intended to give the Board more time to resolve issues that have been raised and to thereafter, hopefully, settle on a remedy that balances the rights of all parties.Mackinaw City Recreation Center
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Meeting Minutes