Election Results & Local Roadblocks | Week of November 6, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup
Tuesday's election, a debate over shelter expansion, and more work on South Airport Road lead this week's episode of Currently, brought to you by Omnivet, emergency vet care when you need it most, locally owned and conveniently located in Traverse City.
Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) break down Tuesday's election, from the national trends to the local races and initiatives, including what comes next after voters rejected Traverse City's downtown TIF extension.
They also examine Garfield Township's resistance to a possible Goodwill Inn expansion, why local leaders are considering a consolidated shelter campus, and the challenge of meeting the region's shelter needs while addressing concerns about public safety and local services.
Plus, what drivers should know about upcoming sewer main work on South Airport Road, and new seasonal nonstop flights connecting Traverse City to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.
31 Oct 2026
The Conversation: TIF 97 - What's at Stake for Traverse City? | Harry Burkholder, Traverse City DDA
On this episode of The Conversation, Christal Frost sits down with Harry Burkholder, executive director of the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority, for an in-depth look at one of the most consequential questions facing Traverse City voters this November: the future of downtown's TIF 97 funding plan.
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With voters set to decide on the proposed Infrastructure First plan, Harry breaks down how Tax Increment Financing works, how it helped transform downtown Traverse City over the past 30 years, and what would change under the proposed 20-year extension.
The conversation tackles the biggest questions surrounding the proposal, including competing estimates of its financial impact, concerns about funding for other public services, the controversy over heated sidewalks and parking decks, and what happens if voters reject the extension. Harry also addresses some common misconceptions about TIF funding and explains how the revised proposal would share revenue with other taxing entities.
Whether you're leaning yes, leaning no, or still trying to make sense of it all, this episode offers a closer look at the history, financial realities, and competing priorities behind a decision that could shape downtown Traverse City for decades to come.
30 Oct 2026
Traverse City's Infrastructure Crossroads | Week of October 30, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup
Road construction, major infrastructure plans, and downtown sidewalk disruptions take center stage this week.
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Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) discuss ongoing construction projects across Grand Traverse County, including what's next for Bluff Road, Hammond Road, and Three Mile Road. They also explore an ambitious proposal seeking more than $47 million in federal funding to replace four Boardman River crossings following this spring's devastating flooding, including a potentially significant overhaul of the South Airport Road crossing near Logan's Landing.
Plus, with construction projects closing sidewalks throughout downtown Traverse City, how are those closures approved, and what do they mean for pedestrian safety and accessibility?
Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.
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[…] And I asked myself, how did I do this? Right. I didn't grow up saying I need to start a PR agency, but watching my parents, they knew that, you know, there's a long road to success and it's all hard work, but they were very resourceful. So a word I would use in addition to resilience is resourceful. […]
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