“When it comes to making decisions on behalf of U.P. communities, there is no question that I would rather trust someone who lives in the Upper Peninsula over a state bureaucrat who claims to be an expert,”said Bohnak, R-Deerton. “Township officials may not always agree with the public, but I know they wake up each morning in the U.P., shop at U.P. grocery stores, and pay U.P. taxes. They’re the ones who should make our zoning decisions, not Lansing.”

“I know Lansing is far away – my newfound commute has really underscored that reality – but the consequences of legislative failure on these issues will have a very real impact in our U.P. communities. Getting this plan voted out of the House today was a huge win, but one win doesn’t mean the job is done. It’s now up to all of us to urge our friends in the Senate to expedite their processes so our legislative solutions can become law. We’ve handed them a bipartisan, common-sense plan; now it’s up to them to finish the job.”