Annual Meeting on August 15 with Guest Speaker Mary Reilly

Please join us for our Annual Meeting on August 15th from 9-10:30 am at the Little Traverse Township Hall, 8288 S. Pleasantview, Harbor Springs, to review not only Harbor Inc.'s year as an organization but also learn more about Public Act 233 of 2023 from Mary Reilly, a land use educator with MSU Extension. She serves northwest lower Michigan and travels statewide providing specialized training programs on wind and solar energy, emerging zoning issues, zoning administration, shoreline planning and zoning, zoning board of appeals, and Open Meetings Act. Mary has over 20 years of experience in planning and zoning and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. 

Program Description:  Public Act 233 of 2023, signed by Governor Whitmer will take effect on November 29, 2024. The Act makes significant changes to the permitting process for large-scale renewable energy facilities including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems. The law grants permitting authority to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) and options for retaining local regulatory control. This program will outline key elements of Act 233 and the most up to date information available to assist with community planning and zoning decisions. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share insights with colleagues.