Michigan pushes reform of lake level assessment

BESSEMER — The Globe reported on Aug. 20 that the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners had tabled on Aug. 12 a resolution in support of Michigan House Bill 6105 on lake level assessment funding reform.

Although no extended discussion occurred during that meeting, commissioners agreed that more information should be gathered before taking action.

The board was expected to meet again yesterday, but the item was not yet on the agenda.

The resolution, as prepared for the Aug. 12 meeting, reads as follows:

“Whereas, Gogebic County administers lake level special assessment districts under Part 307...