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Baraga County residents will face two millage renewals in the August election.
If approved, the first will extend the one mill levy that supports senior citizens programs through 2027.
The second would extend the existing two-mill road levy through 2026.
The money is used for county roads, and roads within the villages of L’Anse and Baraga.
Both proposals were approved for the ballot by the board of commissioners last night.
The board also accepted bids for three of the four vehicles that had been offered for sale through the Sheriff’s Department.
A Dodge van was sold for $700, a 2010 Chevrolet Impala for $529, and a 14’ boat for $621.
A 22-foot boat that had also been offered did not attract any bids over the minimum of $7,500.
Commissioners decided to advertise it again in a few weeks.
The board approved the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan drawn up by Prosecuting Attorney Joseph O’Leary.
The 13-page document drew praise from commissioners Bill Roelof, Dan Robillard and Mike Koskinen.
Commissioners also extended the 9-1-1 surcharge that’s applied to phone bills to fund the emergency calling system.
Longtime Baraga County Commissioner Bill Menge will not stand for re-election in November.
Four contenders to replace him have qualified for the August primary ballot in District Four.
Burt Mason, Lyle Olsen and Cindy Larson will face off in the Republican primary, and Fran Whitman is running as a Democrat.
All of the other commissioners are running for re-election, and face no primary opposition.
The next Baraga County Sheriff will likely be decided upon in August.
Chief Deputy Joe Brogan and Undersheriff Jim Gabe have filed for the right to replace outgoing Sheriff Rick Johnson.
Both are running in the Republican primary.
There are no Democrats running, so the primary winner will probably be unopposed in November.
