Rep. Betsy Coffia2024-09-06T22:12:04-04:00
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State Representative

Betsy Coffia

Traverse City | 103rd House District
Serving 93,426 constituents in Acme Township, East Bay Township, Traverse City, Peninsula Township, Garfield Township, Long Lake Township, Almira Township, Platte Township, Empire Township, Glen Arbor Township, Cleveland Township, Kasson Township, Solon Township, Elmwood Township, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Leland Township, Suttons Bay Township, Leelanau Township

BetsyCoffia@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-3817
Office: S-1387 House Office Building

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www.facebook.com/share/p/15USKniNRy/?mibextid=WC7FNe📢 Let’s Talk About Housing: Benzie County 🏠

Are you concerned about the future of housing in Benzie County? Have ideas or questions? Join us for an engaging workshop on housing tailored specifically to our community's needs!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Frankfort Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room
(613 Leelanau Ave, Frankfort, MI - East end of the school off M-22)

Learn how Benzie County fits into the broader northern regional housing and employment system, hear from Housing North and housing expert Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel Momentum, and explore solutions to pressing issues like affordable housing, zoning regulations, and development.

This interactive event will also feature a Q&A session to address your questions and provide an opportunity to connect with neighbors passionate about housing solutions.

💬 To RSVP Contact Tracy Davis at tracy@housingnorth.org

Join us for an evening of collaboration, learning, and building stronger communities. Together, we can shape the future of housing in Benzie County!
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Affordable housing should not contribute to deforestation and suburban sprawl into rural natural areas. Real estate developers should not try to get school forests or other public land for free (from politicians) to increase their profit margins. Let's build affordable housing within the city limits and according to well planned urban development.

I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways! ... See MoreSee Less

I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways!Image attachmentImage attachment

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Wonderful work! A big improvement and finished so quickly!

BlueSky needs your voice.

Michigan's agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigan's farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters' office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.

This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan's sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.

There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers.
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Michigans agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigans farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.

This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmers request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigans sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.

There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers.Image attachment

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And it was a really tough season this year for loss…

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www.facebook.com/share/p/15USKniNRy/?mibextid=WC7FNe📢 Let’s Talk About Housing: Benzie County 🏠

Are you concerned about the future of housing in Benzie County? Have ideas or questions? Join us for an engaging workshop on housing tailored specifically to our community's needs!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Frankfort Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room
(613 Leelanau Ave, Frankfort, MI - East end of the school off M-22)

Learn how Benzie County fits into the broader northern regional housing and employment system, hear from Housing North and housing expert Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel Momentum, and explore solutions to pressing issues like affordable housing, zoning regulations, and development.

This interactive event will also feature a Q&A session to address your questions and provide an opportunity to connect with neighbors passionate about housing solutions.

💬 To RSVP Contact Tracy Davis at tracy@housingnorth.org

Join us for an evening of collaboration, learning, and building stronger communities. Together, we can shape the future of housing in Benzie County!
... See MoreSee Less

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1 CommentComment on Facebook

Affordable housing should not contribute to deforestation and suburban sprawl into rural natural areas. Real estate developers should not try to get school forests or other public land for free (from politicians) to increase their profit margins. Let's build affordable housing within the city limits and according to well planned urban development.

I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways! ... See MoreSee Less

I joined the Michigan Department of Transportation, Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe and other local, state and federal partners for a ribbon cutting of the completed US-31/M-72 Front Street and Grandview Parkway project in Traverse City on Oct. 28. This project represents the first time Grandview Parkway has had a complete overhaul since 1968 and has supported over 300 well-paying jobs during the construction. Now that it is complete, it will provide much-needed infrastructure upgrades and improvements for our community, including underground utility work, new sidewalks and new lane pavement. Working with our local, state and federal partners, we are continuing to fix the damn roads ahead of schedule while promoting safety and accessibility on our roadways!Image attachmentImage attachment

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

Wonderful work! A big improvement and finished so quickly!

BlueSky needs your voice.

Michigan's agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigan's farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters' office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.

This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigan's sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.

There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers.
... See MoreSee Less

Michigans agriculture sector and our cherry growers are vital to the economic health of our state and the character of our region. To better support northern Michigans farmers, I organized and co-hosted a Cherry Farmer Roundtable with the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD Director Tim Boring this week in Traverse City. I was pleased to invite Cherry farmers Isaiah Wunsch, Art McManus, Leisa Eckerle, Jim Bardenhagen and Emily Miezio, along with Dr. Nikki Rothwell from the MSU Extension Horticulture Station and Kelly Lively representing U.S. Senator Gary Peters office, to join an important discussion about what is being seen on the ground as agricultural experts and how the state and federal agencies can help address growing challenges our Cherry farmers face.

This came from conversations in August when Director Boring and I urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve Governor Gretchen Whitmers request for a federal disaster declaration for northwest Michigans sweet cherry crops after a disastrous year of climate disruption resulted in supercharged pest problems, brown rot and unseasonable conditions and up to 75% of crops lost. This request was approved, and unlocked low-interest loans for our sweet cherry growers in my region.

There is more that can be done to support those who feed us, and I look forward to continued discussions about bolstering our farmers.Image attachment

1 CommentComment on Facebook

And it was a really tough season this year for loss…

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