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Houghton County Voters invited to 17 public information sessions to learn about 2025 Elder Nutrition Millage Proposal

June 9, 2025 | By Emilie Jacques

Public information sessions scheduled from June 18 to July 21 throughout Houghton County

Millage 1x1Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is inviting residents of Houghton County to take part in 17 upcoming public information sessions focused on the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal, which appears on the August 5, 2025 ballot.

The proposed millage aims to fund Meals on Wheels for seniors across Houghton County, one of only five counties in Michigan currently without a millage to support local senior nutritional services. If approved, the initiative would ensure that older adults in the community have reliable access to nutritious meals and vital social interaction.

“No senior should feel the indignity of being without access to nutritious meals and social connection,” Copper Shores Meals on Wheels Program Director Kathleen Harter said. “In Houghton County, a significant portion of the population is silently struggling. Elderly residents, many of whom spent their lives building and supporting this community, are now facing the difficult challenge of affording and accessing healthy food.”

The millage proposal was brought forward by the Houghton County Elder Nutrition Committee. It requests no more than one mill for four years, starting in 2026. The funds will be specifically allocated to the Copper Shores Meals on Wheels program. This initiative goes beyond food delivery. It’s about honoring the dignity of older residents, providing nutritional support, combating isolation and strengthening the safety net for aging neighbors.

Public information sessions are designed to help residents better understand the proposal, explore the community’s unmet needs and provide time to ask any questions they may have. The sessions will be held at 17 locations throughout Houghton County in the weeks leading up to the August 5 vote.

Calendar of Public Information Sessions

  • Wednesday, June 18, 5 p.m. at Portage Lake District Library in Houghton
  • Thursday, June 19, 7 p.m. at South Range Elementary School in South Range
  • Monday, June 23, 5 p.m. at Sidnaw Community Hall in Sidnaw
  • Monday, June 23, 7 p.m. at Duncan Township Hall in Kenton
  • Tuesday, June 24, 12 p.m. at Maple Lane Housing Meet & Eat Site in Lake Linden 
  • Wednesday, June 25, 6 p.m. at Twin Lakes Fire Hall in Twin Lakes
  • Thursday, June 26, 12 p.m. at Lakeview Manor Meet & Eat Site in Hancock
  • Thursday, June 26, 5 p.m. at Stanton Fire Hall, Precinct 1, in Stanton
  • Monday, June 30, 12 p.m. at Chassell Fire Hall Meet & Eat Site in Chassell
  • Monday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. at Toivola Recreation Building in Toivola 
  • Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 p.m. at Doelle Senior Center in Tapiola
  • Wednesday, July 2, 5:30 p.m. at Bootjack Community Center in Bootjack
  • Thursday, July 10, 5 p.m. at George Gipp Arena in Laurium
  • Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. at CLK Schools Lower Level Commons in Calumet
  • Friday, July 11, 5 p.m. at Franklin Township Hall in Franklin Township
  • Monday, July 14, 5 p.m. at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Schools in Dollar Bay
  • Monday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. at Laird Township Hall in Alston

More information

To learn more about the 2025 Elder Nutrition Services millage proposal and see a full schedule of upcoming public information sessions, visit coppershores.org/support-seniors.
Emilie Jacques

Emilie Jacques

"I graduated from Michigan Tech with a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Communication Studies, and a minor in Media Production. I love the outdoors and DnD." You can reach Emilie at communications@coppershores.org.