Joe Clark

Mar 22, 2024 | housedems.com | Joe Clark

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2024 — Earlier this month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) closed its Benton Harbor office with little notice or information. There was reportedly a mold issue in the building, and while local residents can still call for assistance, the nearest physical locations are now in Van Buren and Cass counties. In response, state Rep.

Nov 3, 2023 | newsbreak.com | Joe Clark

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Sep 26, 2023 | housedems.com | Joe Clark

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced last week the award of competitive grant funding for over 40 county land banks and municipalities for blight elimination expenses. The Leelanau County Land Bank Authority received more than $750,000 from the fiscal 2023 state budget. State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) issued the following statement applauding the funds:“Land banks are one of the best tools we have to spur redevelopment of unused, blighted property.