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Hancock city council swears in Mandy Lounibos to vacant council seat | #citycouncil

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) – The Hancock City Council voted four to two to appoint Mandy Lounibos as its new councilor at large at Wednesday’s meeting. The seat has been vacant since Election Day. Elected candidate Michael Lancour chose not to become a member due to an incompatibility conflict with his position on the Hancock Board […]

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Hancock City Council looking to replace council seat after candidate resignation | #citycouncil

HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) – The Hancock City Council is looking to fill a vacant seat post-election day. Hancock Board of Education Secretary Michael Lancour was one of four new members elected to the council. In third place, he earned 778 votes, 17% of total votes. However, during Wednesday’s meeting, he chose to retain his board […]

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Houghton City Council upholds easement removal for downtown construction project | #citycouncil

HOUGHTON, Mich. (WLUC) – The Houghton City Council voted four-to-two Tuesday evening to uphold an easement release decision involving the construction of a new building in downtown Houghton. The easement was focused on a sidewalk running along 326 Shelden Ave. to the downtown parking deck. The development company Braveworks owns the property. They aim to […]

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