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Central Neighborhood Association
Quarterly Meeting
September 24, 2025
Call to Order at 6:00 pm
Approximately 55 CNA residents in attendance.
Minutes have been distributed through our group email and are posted on our website.
Motion to accept minutes as distributed made by Lorraine Laird, seconded by Mike Jackson.
Minutes approved
An appeal was made for additional street directors for 5th and 8th streets.
Finance Report by Treasurer, Marilyn Vlach
Beginning balance $1,103.11, Income $580, expenses $373.25, ending balance $1,309.86.
Motion to accept financials made by Al Bonney, seconded by Fred Nelson
Motion approved.
Porch Fest Update: Summarized general success and support from Central Neighborhood’s members for Marilyn’s efforts organizing and making sure it is a successful event.
Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance
Dana Pflughoeft representing TART Trails and Rick Venner representing Cherry Capital Cycling Club shared information about the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance. The organization formed with representatives from Cherry Capital Cycling Club, TART Trails, Norte, Groundwork, GTA Chapter of Citizen’s Climate Lobby, Disability Network Northern Michigan, Traverse City Track Club and the League of Michigan Bicyclists a year and a half ago. These organizations came together following Smart Commute Week. They use the 8-80 year old principle as a guide, aiming for safe, comfortable, and convenient mobility about the city. Safe Streets Alliance is providing a community resource to ask for advocacy for safe street initiatives. Their goal is to be non-adversarial. Work within the 5 county area and focused on Traverse City. They are looking for input from neighborhood associations for projects to improve safe mobility in your region.
Web site: gtsafestreets.org
Email: info@gtsafestreets.org
Meet the Candidates – All mayoral and commissioner candidates were present. They each gave brief opening statements and then answered questions presented by our board President, Matt Hanley.
Links to the campaign site for each candidate are provided. Thanks to these residents for stepping up and offering to serve.
Tim Werner: TimforTC.com
Amy Shamroe: shamroefortc.com/
Lance Boehmer: lanceboehmer.com
Kenneth M Funk: www.FunkforTC.com
Mary Mills: marymillsfortraversecity.squarespace.com
Laura Ness: www.lauranessfortc.con
Peter Schous: peterschousfortc.com
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.