Barbara Kramer Dickinson County Commissioner District 3

NEWS and UPDATES

Lake Antoine Park Partners has recieved grants for Park improvements from Michigan Arbor Day Alliance, BOSS/Toro. Inc. and CUPPAD. Still pending for 2018 is a grant from Weyerhaeuser for more trees.

Dickinson Countyhas been awarded for a DNR Recreation Grant for a "Big Kids" play area. The tot lot, funded by a CUPPAD grant is operational.

The Campground Host at Lake Antoine Park was a huge success.

FORD AIRPORT: AN IMPORTANT COUNTY ASSET

Ford Airport is one of our County’s greatest assets. It is an often unrecognized economic engine that drives commerce in our area.

Ford Airport Facts:

18,500 annual passengers- the minimum of 10,000 passengers was reached by August 31, 2017*
28 locally-based aircraft
63 employees (private vendors)
LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT: $16 Million
Classification: Tier I, Commercial Service, Primary non-hub: allows highest priority for Federal and State grants*
Regulatory Compliance with FAA, TSA and MDOT(Aero)

FY 2018 Projects:

Repaving of Runway**: Done in 2 weeks!

Expansion of parking area- 50 new, free parking spots!

NEW HANGARS for MJ Electric, CSA Air and EAA

* if there are more than 10,000 annual passenger boardings, Ford Airport receives a $1 million Federal grant for airport mantenance and upgrades.

**Paid for with Grant funds and 5% local match

My Goals for 2017-2018:

"Lake Antoine Park Partners": Accomplished

A nonprofit for park renovation is operational.

Lake Antoine Park Partners has already applied for 3 grants. More are on the way. Watch for new announcements!

State-owned Lands Back Into Private Hands: In Progress. Land Cap in Place

51% of Dickinson County land is owned by the State via the DNR. I will work with the Townships to identify land that can be auctioned off and returned to private ownership to increase our tax base. Benefit will be to the taxpayer, Township and the County.

Reduce Risk & Liability for LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers):

Legislation needs to be changed to allow Emergency Medical Services personnel to accompany LEOs when they transport an inmate with mental health issues. LEOs are not trained to provide aid in the event of a medical emergency during transfer, which can often be more than 10 hours to a downstate faciity.

Enhance Courthouse Security and Access:ADA Power Door Opener: INSTALLED. Security Measures will be fully in place soon.

This topic has been a concern for more than a decade, according to Sheriff Rutter.

Prisoners need another, safer way to make court appearances. The public and employees need to feel safe as well.

The Courthouse entrance needs to be made more accessible to those who have physical challenges.

Establish a Business Incubator: Dickinson Growth Connector has been established as a 501(c)3.

Dickinson County needs economic development to help expand the tax base. Business incubators are an excellent means to help new start-ups develop by providing professional space at a minimal cost to the entrepreneur.

And more...

1. Work will wrap up on the Iron Belle Trail. The DNR is in the process of evaluating the route through Dickinson County. DONE

2. Work will continue on a Dickinson County Comprehensive Plan. SURVEY IS DONE

3. A calendar to promote Dickinson County summer events will be developed. "125 Days of Summer" will be available on the County website and social media.

These activities will be a joint effort between me and the Dickinson County Planning Commission. IN PROCESS WITH DICKINSON AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

KRAMER appointed to MAC Committee

7.20.2016: It is with great pleasure that I anounce that I have been appointed to the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Economic Development and Taxation Committee for a two-year term. This is a volunteer position with no cost to Dickinson county taxpayers. I am very honored to represent Dickinson County and the Upper Peninsula on this committee.

Letter of Appointment
Appointment to MAC Economic Development [...]
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Want to be a Precinct Delegate? Get Information Here...

In order to be a write-in candidate for Precinct Delegate, you MUST RESGISTER WITH THE COUNTY CLERK. PLease consult her for filing deadlines.

Precinct Delegate Filing Requirements
Filing_Req_For_Precinct_Del_2016.pdf
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Affidavit of Identity- Michigan Precinct Delegate
Aff-ID_Precnt_2016.pdf
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www.dickinsoncountymi.gov

Click on "Meeting Minutes" on right hand side of page.

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