Antrim Citizens for Common Sense

05/20/2026

Antrim County Citizens for Common Sense and Mancelona Baptist Church 2nd Annual FREE Plant Exchange, Sat, May 30, 2026 from 10am to Noon @ Mancelona Baptist Church parking lot, 609 Jefferson Ave, Mancelona Bring a plant, take a plant, bring a friend - coffee in the Fellowship Hall provided. Please pass it on, ty!

02/24/2026

In late winter 2025, the ACCS petition drive was successful.

The effort not only placed the public safety bond on the ballot, it also reduced the proposed amount from 25 million to 18 million, a 28% reduction.

On the November 4 election, voters were able to vote for or against this reduced bond for our Public Safety Center.

The voters approved a new Public Safety Center at this reduced bond amount.

Now ACCS wants to ensure the county stays within the time limits and financial limits established by this vote.

ACCS pushed for a third-party expert to help the county meet these goals, and Resolution 18-2025 was passed on September 18, 2025, to hire Plante Moran Realpointe's services.

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the public is encouraged to come hear these critical findings.

01/22/2026

Are you aware? Let your congressman, Jack Bergman know you support this!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16pHMZXGhh/

08/05/2025

06/24/2025

At Antrim Citizens for Common Sense, we’re advocating for a Public Safety Center that prioritizes fiscal responsibility, mental health, and substance use treatment—without burdening taxpayers. Thanks to our petition drive, with over 2,300 signatures, the Public Safety Center will now requires YOUR vote!

We urge a thorough needs assessment, expert-led planning, and jail alternatives to ensure a facility that truly serves Antrim County.

The Board of Commissioners’ ad hoc committee is exploring options, recently proposing an $18 million bond—a 25% cost reduction, which would last for no longer than 20 years to be paid back and carries a $10.5 million cost in interest alone.

Stay informed! Watch the latest BOC meeting on the Antrim County page (): facebook.com/AntrimCountyMI.

📅 BOC meetings are held the first Thursday at 10:00 AM and third Thursday at 6:30 PM monthly.

05/06/2025

FYI!

05/06/2025

Just so you know...

The Public Safety Center ad hoc committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Room. When available, the agenda will be published on the Antrim County website.