The members of the Planning Commission effective January 1, 2026 are:

Hank Forster – Chair

Glenn Remus – Vice-Chair

Dave Green – Township Board Rep

Jim Osetek – Secretary

John Dohan – ZBA Board Rep

Charlie Hollerith – Committee member

Molly Thompson – Committee member

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The members of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2026 are:

Jim Bartlett – Chair 

Thomas Cook – Secretary 

Kristi Hollingsworth – Township Board Rep

John Dohan – PC Board Rep

David Berryman – Vice Chair

Ed Taylor – Alternate 

 vacant – Alternate 

Members may be contacted through the Township Office at (231) 526-7361 daily from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., or by e-mail to secretary@westtraversetownship.gov.

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets at the West Traverse Township Hall the second (2nd) Wednesday of most months at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting dates for 2026:  *please note: meeting dates may be subject to change*

  • 01-14-26          8-12-26
  • 2-11-26             9-9-26
  • 3-11-26             10-14-26
  • 4-8-26               11-11-26
  • 5-13-26             12-9-26
  • 6-10-26             1-13-27
  • 7-8-26

Planning Commission Documents

Emmet County Coastal Resiliency

Other Documents