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AUGUST 9, 2023 • Vol. 43, No. 17
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Council amends ordinances protecting animal welfare BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
See ANIMALS on page 14A
Study finds value and opportunities for coastal Macomb BY DEAN VAGLIA
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RIGHT: Gerard Santoro, program director for parks and natural resources with Macomb County Planning and Economic Development, presents the Lake St. Clair Coastal Study’s findings at MacRay Harbor on July 26.
MACOMB COUNTY — It is no secret that Lake St. Clair is a livelihood for its shoreline towns and Macomb County as a whole, but how much is the lake actually worth? The question was asked at the county level and on July 26, Macomb County officials finally had their answer. At MacRay Harbor, just feet away from where the lake meets Harrison Township’s shores, the results of the Lake St. Clair Coastal Study were unveiled and findings analyzed before an audience of state, local and federal officials, and water economy industry personnel. “This is the first time we’ve done a study like this here … we want
Photo by Dean Vaglia
ABOVE: A recent study found that Lake St. Clair is responsible for contributing at least $1.6 billion to the Macomb economy via real estate purchases and values, lodging stays, water-based industries, and recreation. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
See STUDY on page 22A
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On July 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved amendments to two ordinances protecting animal welfare in a 7-0 vote. The council approved an amendment to section 1-46, which dealt with civil fines, before they moved on to section 1-45, which dealt with municipal civil infractions. The amendments were brought to council by Councilman John Caron and the Animal Care & Welfare Committee. In section 1-46, Macomb County informed the Animal Care and Welfare Committee that multiple civil infractions could no longer be charged as a misdemeanor. After further inspection, it was found by the