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Village Council


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. 

​The Council meets the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm unless holiday, then 2nd Monday. Meetings held in the Village Office.
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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.

Village of Benzonia Council Members

Tom Hafer
Trustee
Term: 2020 - 2024
Streets-Chair
​Finance-member
Penny Misner
Trustee
Term: 2020 - 2024
Parks-Chair
Finance-member
Hazel Heyn
Trustee
Term: 2020 - 2024
Finance Chair

Robert French
Trustee
Term: 2018 - 2022
Water-Chair
​Finance-member
Jeff Cook
Trustee
Partial Term: 2020 - 2022 
Equipment-Chair
​Finance-member
Denise Bair
Trustee
Term: 2018 - 2022
Planning Commission-Liaison
​Finance-member

Timothy Flynn
President
Term: 2020 - 2022
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Meeting Times
First Monday of every month at 6:00 pm
unless holiday, then 2nd Monday.
​Meetings held ​in the ​Village Office.

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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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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
    • Meetings
    • Minutes
    • Ordinances
    • Planning and Zoning
  • Vision
    • Master Plan
  • Community
    • History of Benzonia
    • Beautiful Benzonia
    • Academy Park
    • Academy Ice Rink
    • Parking
    • Helpful Links