Traverse Together

11/08/2024

The election didn’t go our way, and we respect the choice voters made. However, we remain concerned about the uncertainty this change brings, especially given the legal questions on the ballot proposals raised by the attorney general. Clearly, there’s still a lot of misunderstanding around Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and its benefits to our community. We remain committed to helping clarify the advantages of these tools as we move forward. Traverse City’s resilience and engagement will see us through the challenges ahead.

We thank everyone who contributed their time and energy to this campaign, and to the citizens who supported the cause.

11/05/2024

11/04/2024

City residents can’t afford to foot the bill for our 50,000 daily visitors. Traverse City could lose out on up to $4 million in annual funding from regional and state partners.

10/31/2024

This local development team plainly stated that a public vote requirement on the Boardman Building's affordable housing
Brownfield TIF plan would have been a deal killer. Keep the TIF tool viable for more homes in TC: Vote NO on Proposals 1 & 2.

10/30/2024

Gary Howe on WTCM's Ron Jolly Show, making the case for a No-No vote on City Proposals 1 & 2:
https://soundcloud.com/ronjolly/row1-oct-3024-0859

10/29/2024

The passage of Traverse City Proposals 1 & 2 will further burden residents as they will effectively end regional and state contributions to our city.

10/23/2024

Brownfield TIF: We receive three additional dollars from regional and state partners for every dollar the city dedicates to the Brownfield plan.

DDA TIF: For every dollar the city dedicates to the DDA plan, our regional partners invest another dollar.

Keep these crucial dollars in Traverse City by casting a NO vote for City Proposals 1 & 2.

Help protect Traverse City's future by voting No on Proposals 1 & 2. Learn how TIF funding safeguards vital community projects, environmental protections, and infrastructure upgrades without overburdening local taxpayers. The pros and cons are clear—together, we can keep our city vibrant and sus

10/16/2024

The TIF tool has been essential to the rebirth of the Grand Traverse Commons. It helps build housing, clean up contamination and upgrade public infrastructure using state and regional funding to the benefit of Traverse City taxpayers. Don't break the tool: Vote NO on City Proposals 1 & 2.

10/14/2024

From the Halloween Walk to the Winter Comedy Fest, TIF funding ensures we can continue to enjoy these special moments. Let's keep Traverse City's traditions alive— on Proposals 1 & 2.

10/14/2024

Let's keep the regional funding tool that helps TC pay for improvements to public spaces and infrastructure. Vote No on City Proposals 1 & 2.

10/08/2024

Important discussion this evening of Traverse City Proposals 1 and 2 hosted by League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area. Get the facts to make an informed decision on this complex but important topic.

10/08/2024

Insightful Record-Eagle forum piece by retired long-serving Traverse City Planner Russ Soyring, urging your No vote on City Proposals 1 & 2. Full text in comments below.