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Chamber Executive Explains Need for YES Vote Aug. 4

It’s not as simple as more taxes vs. less taxes. By state law, the base millage rate declines (rolls back) every year that property values increase, meaning Benzie’s has dropped…

July 21, 2026
Why to vote yes on the Tax Limitation Proposal Aug. 4: A Clear Explanation

On August 4, Benzie voters will have the opportunity to approve a proposal to reset property tax rates to a level which, although well below what voters originally authorized in…

July 16, 2026
Dana and Rebecca Join us Sat., July 18!

This Saturday, July 18, Dana Nessel will speak to us for what likely will be her last time as attorney general and, as always, she’ll have some direct, important things…

July 14, 2026
How to “spoil” a submitted absentee ballot

Michigan allows voters to “spoil” an absentee ballot that’s already been submitted, although there are deadlines to do so. For example, if you voted for someone who has withdrawn from…

July 8, 2026
How to track your absentee ballot

If you plan to vote via absentee/mail-in ballot, you can track your ballot and application to verify that it has been received by your township clerk and has been processed.…

July 8, 2026
Midterm Primary Candidates: Michigan Democrats

July 1, 2026
Class A Canvassing: Coming to an HQ Near YOU April 25!

If you are one of our heroes who canvassed during the 2024 election, we’re reaching out to say: We need to get back to work! And even if this is…

April 22, 2026
No Kings Rally March 28–How and Why

On March 28, 2026, the third “No Kings” rallies will take place all over the US. As of this writing, there are already 2600 locations signed up at NoKings.org. Here’s…

March 9, 2026
Honoree Dinner a Spectacular Success!

Just a quick note thanking all who showed up Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Mills Community House Ballroom for our 25th Anniversary Charlotte Robling Honoree Dinner. The report: It was…

October 1, 2025
Saturday, Sept. 20 is all about VOTING and petitions!

This coming Saturday, Sept. 20, we’re doing something kinda new for our monthly meetings: presenting four folks involved with one of democracy’s best tools–petitions–to make things better, or worse, in…

September 9, 2025