Village of Benzonia
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Village Council


Regular Council Meetings

​The Council meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm unless holiday, then 2nd Monday. Meetings held in the Village Office located at 1276 Michigan Ave.
Current Village Council Agenda can be found here:  Agenda's
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Governing Body​
Title 
Name
Term
Committees
President
Timothy Flynn
2024-2026
President
Trustee
Bob French
2022-2026
Water (C), Finance (M)
Trustee
Toni Flynn
2025-2026
Personnel (M)
Trustee
John Hafer
2024-2028
Streets (C), Finance (M), Personnel  (M)
Trustee
Alexandra Herryman
2022-2026
Planning Committee
Trustee
Theresa Moss
2024-2028
Parks Committee
Trustee
Shane Myers
2024-2026
Equipment Committee
Zoning Administrator
Sara Kirk
2022-2026
​Appointed every 4 years - Nov. 20th
Planning Commission
Clerk
Maridee Cutler
2022-2026
​Appointed every 4 years - Nov. 20th
 - 
Treasurer
Michelle O'Kelly
2025-2026
​Appointed every 4 years - Nov. 20th
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Superintendent
Chris Pritchard
 - 
 - 
Assistant Superintendent
Brady Cole
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​Village of Benzonia Boards & Commissions 
Recruitment Guide
The Village of Benzonia was founded in 1858, incorporated in 1891 and is a General Law Village operating under the elected seven member council. ​The Village operates under state and federal laws, the City Charter, local ordinances, and various adopted policies.

Rules & Regulations​
The Village of Benzonia Council is the legislative and governing body of the Village. The council determines policy for the Village including establishing ordinances and goals and objectives designed to meet the needs of Village residents. 
Council Rules of Procedure
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Three members of the Village Council are appointed to serve 3-year terms on the Zoning Boards of Appeals. 

​Zoning Board of Appeals Bylaws​



Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan
The Village of Benzonia was founded in 1858, incorporated in 1891, and is a General Law Village operating under the elected seven member council, the village Superintendent, an appointed clerk and an appointed Treasurer. The Village of Benzonia serves all people, including minority populations, low-income populations, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those who traverse the village. The Village of Benzonia recognizes its responsibility to provide fairness and equity in all of its programs, services, and activities, and that it must abide by and enforce federal and state civil rights legislation.
  • Title VI (PDF)
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GOVERNMENT
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Ordinances
Planning & Zoning
Ordinances
VISION
Master Plan 2020
COMMUNITY
History of Benzonia
​Beautiful Benzonia
Academy Park
Academy Ice Rink
Parking
Helpful Links
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 
​Call 911 for water line breaks or downed trees when the office is not open.
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Academy Park pavilion and ​Ice rink are both open to the public ​free of charge.
No reservations, ​
1st come, 1st serve.

The Village of Benzonia maintains this web-site to enhance public access to information. Content is for informational purposes only. In the case of any discrepancy between ​this version and the official hard copy, the official ​hard copy will prevail. ​Contact the Village of Benzonia with questions. Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

​Village of Benzonia
PO Box 223
1276 Michigan Ave.
​Benzonia, MI 49616
231-882-9981     
www.villagebenzonia.com
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY: 
For water line breaks or downed trees
when the office is not open, call
​Benzie County Sheriff's Dept.  231.882.4484
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The Village of Benzonia is quaint, friendly and walkable. Close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, it is home to delicious restaurants, shops, parks, and grocery stores plus a library and museum. Benzonia is perfect for living & visiting!

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  • Home
  • Residents
    • Hours and Staff
    • Payment Options
    • Calendar
    • Water Service
    • Helpful Tips
    • News of Note
    • CTVRS Program
    • Contact Us
  • Government
    • Village Council >
      • Minutes
    • Planning Commission >
      • Minutes PC
    • Planning and Zoning >
      • Ordinances
  • Documents
    • Master Plan
    • Capitol Improvement Plan
    • Zoning Ordinance
    • Village Maps
  • Community
    • History of Benzonia
    • Beautiful Benzonia
    • Academy Park
    • Academy Ice Rink
    • Parking
    • Helpful Links