Summary
On April 10, 1972, a letter signed by the Businessmen of Beaver Island and composed by Robert A. McGlocklin asked Governor William G. Milliken for help responding to reported property-tax increases of roughly 100% to 400%. The letter argued that resort-property owners might sell or close cottages and that the resulting decline would harm the island economy.
Evidence and limits
This is an advocacy document, not evidence that the tax increases were legally revised or that the governor or copied offices acted. The article does not provide the underlying assessment statements, a complete signer list, or a response.
See also
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, April 1972, “Tax Beefs.”Prints an April 10 letter saying island property taxes had increased by roughly 100% to 400%, asking Governor Milliken for an economic consideration that would protect resort cottages and the island economy; it lists copies to state, county, township, and legislative offices but does not report a response, assessment record, or policy result.