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Michigan — House Commerce and Tourism Committee: HB 4722, short-term rentals, support (May 2021)

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A compilation of testimony, letters and emails from Michigan residents and businesses to the House Commerce and Tourism Committee in support of HB 4722 on short-term rentals, gathered for the hearing of May 18, 2021. It opens with testimony by Jason Milovich of Bluefish Vacation Rentals, which describes the company's occupancy rules, a moratorium on new rental registrations in the city of New Buffalo, Michigan, and a survey by the Harbor Country Vacation Rental Association. According to that testimony, over 60% of local business owners surveyed wanted more tourists, over 76% wanted a longer tourist season and 85% said tourism is important to their businesses. The compilation closes with a letter from the President of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce supporting protection of short-term rentals from a ban through zoning.

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To Whom it May Concern:

Following is testimony to be presented in address of House Bill 4277 and
Senate Bill 446 on Tuesday, May 18. Thank you in advance for your
consideration and attention.

PRESENTED BY JASON MILOVICH, BLUEFISH VACATIONS

Thank you to the chair and committee members for the opportunity to testify
today. My name is Jason Milovich. Along with my wife Erika, we manage and
own Bluefish Vacation Rentals. Our company has been in business over two
decades and represents close to 100 properties in southwest Michigan.

We, along with several other vacation rental companies in our area, are firm
believers in renting our properties efficiently, while maintaining harmony with
our cities and neighbors. There are many steps we do to ensure this will
happen to the best of our abilities including the founding of the HCVRA (Harbor
Country Vacation Rental Association). Our group is comprised of several local
vacation rental companies to be able to share our best practices and code of
ethics. This group is very involved with townships and cities in our area when
they want to form or edit their registration rules.

All of our properties require our guests to sign our Occupancy Agreement,
which states points such as neighborhood quiet hours, maximum occupancy of
the property, maximum number of cars allowed at the property, and age
minimums, among other things.

Our company is availabie 24 hours a day for both guest and neighbors.
Whether there is an issue at the property we need to attend to, or a neighbor
has issue with our guests, we are here to remedy the situation. We have a full-
time maintenance staff to deal with issues such as garbage overflow or
property upkeep.

It seems every few years companies like ourselves need to fight for our
existence with local cities and townships. Issues like off-street parking, garbage
overflow, late night noise, etc. seem to all fall upon short-term rentals even
when it may not necessarily even be a short term rental where that problem is
occurring. We have continually asked for data from our communities to show
us where these issues are happening only to be told they do not have that
information,
The latest hurdle we face now is in the city of New Buffalo, Michigan. The
newly elected mayor and city council are now trying to eliminate short-term
rentals in R1 zoning. There has been a moratorium in effect well over a year
now prohibiting any new properties from registering with the city so they can
legally rent their properties. This moratorium is not just for R1 but for anywhere
in the city of New Buffalo. Many of these homeowners bought their properties a
year or two ago, spending that time fixing their places up to get ready to rent
them for the season, only to be blindsided that they are not allowed to rent their
properties at all. Our mayor went so far as to say that business owners in the
area feel there are too many tourists coming into the town, causing longer
waits at our restaurants, etc. The HCVRA conducted a survey of the local
business owners in Harbor Country and we found quite the opposite in our
results. Over 60% of those surveyed would like to see more tourists in the
area. Over 76% would like to see a longer tourist season. Almost 70% of those
surveyed believe short-term rentals to be critical to their success and 85% feel
tourism is important for their businesses.

The city of New Buffalo and the outlying area affectionately known has Harbor
Country has been a second-home community for over a century. Our economy
is primarily based on tourism and has been for decades. Prohibiting rentals in
R1 zoning has a ripple effect on the economy, as well as property values.
Restaurants, shops, wineries, boutiques, etc. live and die by their tourist
season. With fewer properties being allowed to rent themselves out causes
fewer tourists to spend their hard-earned money in our towns. This also affects
the value of properties. Homes that have a valid rental license will be valued
higher than those not allowed to have a license since those properties can
generate an income throughout the year, making a large disparity between the
haves and have nots.

Our company has a full-time staff of seven all year long. During the pandemic
we never let anyone go as we looked toward what the future might hold when
restrictions lifted. During the season we employ over 60 cleaners, 5
maintenance men, plus third-party vendors such as landscapers, plumbers,
HVAC technicians, electricians, appliance repairmen, among many others.
Tourism is our primary economy and short-term rentals are the conduit from
which all of this flows. Prohibiting short-term rentals in our area will have a
detrimental affect on both local businesses as well as property values. Would-
be guests will begin to take their business elsewhere causing our towns
eventual demise.

In conclusion, it is widely felt among the vacation rental companies that our
cities and municipalities continue to paint short-term rentals in a negative light.
We would fove for that mindset to shift. Short term rentals bring guests to our
town and money spent locally. Our properties are better maintained than many
full-time residents properties are due to our high standards. Short-term rentals
allow guests to experience and enjoy our communities. Many of these renters
eventually turn into buyers because they were able to vacation in our towns
that we love and wish to share.

*Acopy of the HCVRA tourism survey data is attached.

PRESENTED BY HEATHER GRADOWSKI]I, PINEAPPLE VACATIONS/
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Thank you, committee members, for giving me and my colleagues an
opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Heather Gradowski. | am the
owner of Pineapple Vacations, based in the Harbor Country area of southwest
Michigan, and am also a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker New Buffalo.

In both of these capacities | see evidence on a daily basis of what tourism -
and by association - short-term rentals, mean to our community and its
economy. | grew up in the area and in the late 80s there was very little in New
Buffalo to attract attention. Redamak’s was 1/3 its size with no air conditioning,
there were a few little boutiques, the high school was aging and inadequate,
and after Labor Day you could probably roll a bowling ball down Whittaker
Street without bumping into a single person. However, what we did have was
Lake Michigan.

Over the past 30 years | have watched this area blossom, attracting not just
tourists, but transplants who discover a remarkable quality of life, national Blue
Ribbon schools, world-class restaurants and a vacation destination sought out
by people from all over the world. Tourism and a second-home real estate
market driven by Lake Michigan have made this happen.

Every home rented to a vacationing family, whether for 2 nights or 20,
represents an unseen network of local people and services. For example, |
manage a property in New Buffalo that sleeps 14 people. | employ a house
manager who visits the home before and after every check-in to stock supplies,
check for damage, supervise the cleaning team, and contact repair people as
needed. At least two, usually three, cleaners are in the home at every turnover
getting it ready for the next guests. The pool guy comes twice a week and the
yard guy and his assistant are there once a week. Inevitably someone will clog
a toilet and | will cafl a plumber. While the guests are there they will buy wine
and groceries from Barney's, logs for the fire pit from the GoLo station, ice
cream for their kids at Beachside, and t-shirts from Sweetwater. They will rent
bikes and paddle boards from Outpost Sports, book a tee time at Whittaker
Woods, or go on a wine tour with Harbor Country Adventures. They'll order
pizza from Villa Nova, pick out fresh corn and tomatoes at Skip’s European
market, and pick up a real estate brochure from a rack on the street. Every one
of these actions can be linked back to local people, local entrepreneurship and
the basis of our local economy.

Many of these renters will eventually buy a home in our area. As a realtor, | can
tell you that our market is not driven by large employers, booming industry or
our schools (although they are, in fact, outstanding). It’s driven by people who
love Lake Michigan and all it has to offer. A home here is a luxury purchase -
even a $150,000 condo is a luxury purchase when it’s a second home. And
every one of these homes represents a business opportunity for carpenters,
painters, roofers, landscapers, pool companies, caretakers and more. Some of
these buyers will rent their homes, some won't. Some of these buyers will
ultimately move here full time. From my standpoint, | would rather see these
second homes occupied and in use throughout the year, supporting our local
workforce, than standing empty in a neighborhood of darkened windows 6-8
months out of the year.

There will always be local people who don't like change. But what's happening
in our community isn’t new. Southwest Michigan has been a tourist area since
the turn of the last century. What this means is that we need to be creative and
work hard together to create short-term rental management policies and
procedures that protect the rights of owners, guests and residents, and make
our community a great place to live, work and stay.
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May 12, 2021

VIA E-MAIL

Representative Brad Paquette
N-1097 House Office Building
P.O. Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909
BradPaquette@house.mi.gov

Re: House Bill No. 4722

Dear Representative Paquette,

My name is Teri Carone and | (along with my husband Ron} own a second home on Dewey Lake in
Dowagiac, MI, Silver Creek Township. | am writing to express my thanks and support for House Bill No.
4722 and | would like to briefly share why | believe this bill is so important.

Background

My husband and | are permanent residents of Illinois, but since we vacationed on Sister Lakes in 2014, it
was our family’s dream to own lakefront property in Michigan where we can eventually retire. Our 2014
stay in the Sister Lakes area was simply the best family vacation we'd ever had. With extended family,
we swam, played games, cooked, talked, napped, roasted marshmallows, and laughed in an
environment that only a short-term rental can provide. In 2018, we purchased our own home on Dewey
Lake, having determined that we could afford the second mortgage and nearly $10,000 in annual taxes if
we offered it as a short-term rental for part of the summer. We were thrilled to finally own our
beautiful property and equally delighted to share it with other families as a rental.

Short-Term Rentals in Silver Creek Township

During 2021, Silver Creek Township proposed an ordinance that will limit short-term rentals to only 27
days per year, among other restrictions. | am working with a group of citizens who have vocally
opposed this ordinance in its current form {https://leaderpub.com/2021/02/25/silver-creek-township-
planning-commission-tables-short-term-rental-ordinance-draft-vote/). We feel a 27-day limit will be
catastrophic to the Silver Creek economy that survives on tourism, as well as to the homeowners who
rely on the rental income to afford their mortgages and taxes. Our group has reached out to many local
businesses who also oppose this ordinance but are afraid to voice their opinions for fear of provoking
the township leaders. We urged the Silver Creek Township Planning Commission to form a Citizen’s
Committee to work with us toward a mutually agreeable solution, but they voted against it. We feel
there are personal agendas driving the board’s decisions and it’s clear that without House Bill No, 4722,
the deck is stacked against short-term rentals in Silver Creek Township, and likely countless other
townships throughout the State of Michigan.
The Old Guard

As with Silver Creek Township, many local governments are run by the “old guard” who want to keep
their small towns from growing or who want to ensure they personally don’t have short-term renters
living next door, While these sentiments are understandable, they are extremely short-sighted and do
not necessarily represent what's best for the community as a whole. Short-term rentals generate an
enormous amount of tourist revenue for Michigan and so many local businesses and property owners
depend on that income to survive. Without those dollars, people, properties and local economies will
assuredly suffer. The short-term rental decision is too impactful to leave at the hands of potentially
uneducated or uninformed township leaders who may be prioritizing personal interests.

Petition Against Silver Creek STR Ordinance

In February 2021, | started a petition on Change.org (http://chng. it/tqfcDznt) asking people to oppose
the short-term rental! ordinance in Silver Creek Township. As of today, 1,328 people from 25 states have
signed in opposition to the ordinance; | have attached their signatures and comments to this letter. |
hope you will share this petition with your colleagues as you debate the merits of House Bill No, 4722.
This petition makes it very clear that short-term rentals in Michigan are dear to so many people and
critical to the survival of so many small tourist towns.

Representative Paquette, thank you again for your support of House Bill No. 4722 and for taking the
time to read this letter—I hope it is helpful. If | can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact
me.

Sincerely,

Teri Carone

tmcarone@gmail.com
708-692-6908
change.org

Recipient: Sister Lakes Area Residents and Business Owners

Letter: Greetings,

Oppose Silver Creek Township Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
5/12/2021 Petition - Sister Lakes Area Residents and Business Owners: Oppose Silver Creek Township Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance - C...

Welcome back to Change.org!

RR A new petition wins every hour thanks to signers like you.

Go to my petition’s dashboard

Oppose Silver Creek Township Proposed Short-Term
Rental Ordinance

https:/Avww.change.org/p/sister-lakes-area-residents-and-business-awners-oppose-silver-creek-township-proposed-short-term-rental-ordinance a
5/12/2021 Petition - Sister Lakes Area Residents and Business Owners: Oppose Silver Creek Township Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance - C...

1,328 have signed. Let’s get to 1,500!

Teri Carone started this petition to Sister Lakes Area Residents and Business Owner:

The Silver Creek Township (Cass County, MI) board is proposing an ordinance (link below) that will limit short-term
rentals to 27 days per year. If passed, this ordinance will severely limit tourism in the area and negatively impact short-
term rental owners and local businesses including food, retail, transportation, recreation, cleaning, landscaping, etc. Short-
term rentals drive demand for property, goods and services and help Silver Creek and surrounding townships thrive. By
limiting rentals to 27 days per year, potential visitors will be deprived of wonderful vacation opportunities, the businesses
in the Sister Lakes area will suffer a significant loss of revenue, and property values may suffer.

Please sign and support our petition te oppose this drastic ordinance.

Link to proposed ordinance: https://4f2 ]-aa66-4fi
6457¢784c3 lc. filesusr.com/ug fl f6b20444e41 d45d1716af90.pdf

Updates
Comments

Name

Kathleen Strand

Jennifer Gradowski

Bridget Turney

Michelle Johnson

Rosie Knezz
Frank Brennan
Holly majchrzak

Shannon Morber

Mary Ambrosino
Jami Guerrero
Joey Hernandez
Patrick Valente

Mike Lawler

Location

Chicago, IL

Schaumburg, IL

Chicago, IL

US

New Lenox, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Tinley Park, IL

Champaign, IL

Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Alsip, IL
Frankfort, IL

Manhattan, US

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

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2021-02-11
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comment

“| have been coming to Sister Lakes my whole life and my family
has enjoyed the memories we've made. Our family is big and

we've had to rent properties so we could all be together. I love it
so much I bought a home there and like a lot of families - we are
planning to rent it out to share that joy with others. I don't think
this ordinance takes into account how much tax revenue will be
lost from food and beverage sales, boat rentals and purchases

and property taxes when the value of the homes inevitably drops
because they no longer have the value that rental income provides.
Renters will just move on to Paw Paw, Diamond Lake and other
places. Our loss will be their gain. There are ways to ensure we
reduce irresponsible renters and their activities while preserving
our rights as homeowners to rent our properties out for all to enjoy.
This ordinance over-reaches and will damage the focal economy."

“Im signing because renting is a great way to drive up tourism and
revenue!”

"TL love this area. Want to be able to continue family traditions and
rent places with my family”

"My family use to have a cottage in sister lakes for years. ] know
enjoy coming up during the summer bringing my children and
grandchildren and at this point renting for a week or two is are only
option the enjoy the sister lakes area."

“We love Sister Lakes! This is where my kids have been growing up!"
"I enjoy Sisters Lakes and wish to help the area businesses stay"
"This ordinance is ridiculous."

"My grandpa (may he rest in peace) had a cottage on Cable Lake.
My childhood summer memories are filled with beautiful, beloved
memories of swimming, fishing, sitting on a row boat, enjoying fires
and storms, catching sunrises and such feelings of warmth, safety
and peace. This ordinance would mean a tremendous loss and
shame to all those who still savor their surnmers in the loveliness of
Sister Lakes! Please find alternate means to fight noise and potential
disturbances."

"Tlove visiting Michigan!”

“Jami Jaszczor”

“I'm signing bc I grew up going up there for 30 years now”

"T enjoy vacationing with my family and creating memories.”

"| visit often”
Name

Karen Ferguson

Karen Widdowson
Jane Sheridan
Dana Vorreyer

Donna Johnson

Laura Angela
Christine istad
jim Hogan
Barbara Schroder

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

vernon beechy

David Keeney

Location

Orland Park, IL

Crystal Lake, IL
Chicago, IL
Crown paint, IN

Hartford, MI

Marcellus, ML MI
Manteno, IL
Chicago, IL
Linden, MI

Scottsdale, AZ

Darien, IL

Lockport, IL

Oak Lawn, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
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Comment

"T have been going to Sister Lakes for 50 years, | am hoping to rent
a place for a week this summer. It is ridiculous to limit or ban short
term rentals."

"Don't bring ruin to this breathtaking area"
“This is wrong and should not be passed."
"Owners should be allowed to rent out homes all summer!"

"I grew up in Sister Lakes and have enjoyed being able to continue
the lake experience by renting on Big Crooked and Little Crocked
since the sale of our family home. ] feel the proposed ordinance

is too restrictive for the owners and the renters. Perhaps letting

the current owners who rent continue as it has been, eliminating
renters who choose not to follow rental agreements, and working
on an ordinance with input from the township and current owners
that would go into action for future rentals should be considered.
For many, many years our family home was close to rental
properties and there were very few problems. if there was one, we
communicated with the owners and problems were resolved. 1 am
interested in reviewing data that shows the rentals being a problem
and how the current proposal addresses the concerns. Thank you in
advance for reading my thoughts.”

"We have an AirB&B in Cass County”
"Just not right!!!"

"The rentals help with the taxes.”

"There is a great need for these rentals!"

"No level of government should be able to control how property
owners decide what to do with their property nor who or how lang
they choose to rent their house for."

"I've been renting on round lake for over 45 years. My children have
enjoyed the area and now my grand children look forward to our
time at Sister Lakes. We buy our groceries in Benton Harbor since
the Meyers grocery store is no longer in business. We have a ski
boat and rent a pontoon and and buy our gas in the area, Please
don't limit the amount of time a person can rent as it will limit our
possibly to spend our time and money in a place we love."

“the government has no right to say when or how long someone
can rent their house or property for this is not NAZI Germany!!!"

“Confused. This ordinance does NOT seem to limit short
term-rentals to once a year, it just sets some various requirements
like registration, capacity, fire extinguishers, insurance, etc. Could
people be misunderstanding it? LONG TERM rentals, (over 27 days, I
assume) are not mentioned at all."
Name

David Keeney

Daphne Leary

Kim Cornell

Tomas Korkosz

victoria sourile

Sheryl Colaur

Uwe Muller

ff

mary sandelski

Jeff Long

Emily Czuba

KAREN MADIGAN

Susy Vanderburg

Kathleen Mulcahy

Harriet Vander Velde

Location

Oak Lawn, IL

Evanston, IL

Plainfield, IL

Evanston, IL

alsip, IL

Cedar Hill, TX

Oswego, IL

Norfolk, NE

Tinley Park, IL

Liberal, KS

Chicago, IL

CHICAGO, IL

Michigan

Chicago, IL

Naperville, IL

Date

2021-02-14

2021-02-15

2021-02-16

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2021-02-21

Comment

I don’t think this prohibits rentals much at all, please read the
actual regulation carefully. Only thing I see is an owner can't rent to
2 different parties in the same calendar week."

"This is ridiculous and way overstepping boundaries. Let
homeowners decide for themselves how often their property will be
rented. Empty rentals = low income for many.”

"I would like to keep rentals available throughout the year!"

“Rules are great but make them realistic and responsible especially
when people have livelihoods involved. Safe Practices can certainly
be adhered to,”

‘I'm supporting the community and shart term rental owners.”

"l grew up vacationing on Dewey Lake. My best friend rented

our lake home when she married her husband for an affordable
honeymoon getaway. I've brought countless friends to “get-away”
to our cottage, While we are not in Sister Lakes 365 days a year,
renting out our property allows others to enjoy what Sister Lakes
has to offer and offsets the cost of our second home."

"T love to rent a cabin in Sister Lakes and enjoy the local restaurants
and breweries.”

"It's pretty unfair to people who invested in these type of
businesses. If anything, the ordinance should let people be
grandfathered in."

"This is a great area to visit One person shouldn't limitceveryone
elseMary Sandelski"

"Land owners pay taxes on there property, do with it what you
choose."

"This ordinance is an over reach. In concept, I understand, though
the details of the ordinance will ultimately hurt loca! economy. I
would politely request local government NOT pass thts item. Further
consideration must be given.”

"Sister Lakes, Mi (Dowagiac) is a tourist town serving families for
generations! Rentals are the life blood of this area! Don't fix what is
not broken.”

"Renters and visitors keep the businesses in business, looking for
new activities memories and adventures ... and sometimes turn into
property buyers."

“Kathleen Mulcahy"

"I’m an an owner. Our taxes are very high. We have renters to help
pay taxes. Renters do bring money to the area for Resturant food,
groceries, rentals of boats, and water sport. Allin all renters bring
a lot of money to the area. We as owners should be able to rent
Name

Sue Lesniak

William Scaletta

Bob Burkett

Joanie Blaszczyk

Eric Haan

John Schmieding

Thomas Muivey
Cynthia Muller
Lisa Verdic
Jackie Mills

june Reister

Patricia Johnson

Rondolyn Hawkins

Erin Donahue

Bina Lavery

Location

Manhattan, US

Stevensville, MI

Saint Joseph, MI

Tinley Park, IL.

Frankfort, MI

Dowagiac, MI

Orland Park, IL
Baton Rouge, LA
Manville, NJ
Scottsdale, AZ

Valparaiso, IN

Calumet City, IL
Des Moines, IA
New Lenox, IL

Lynwood, IL

Date

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
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2021-02-24
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2021-02-25
2021-02-25
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2021-02-25

Comment

for 4 weeks instead of 47 days. What is the reasoning behing only
allowing 47 rental days per year."

“Families can not afford homes without renters. Renters can not
afford vacations with our owners."

"Property owners should have the right to rent their properties
without restrictions."

"| believe it is the rights and personal choice of the property owner
whether to rent.”

“Mj Blaszczyk"

"This proposed ordinance is an infringement on personal property
rights!"

“Perhaps some regulations are needed, but this proposal seems like
an extreme over reaction."

“My neighbors have rentals and there has never been a problem .”
“Polkchannel43"

“Rentals are good for the local economy."

“Impact to families.”

“Limiting rentals impacts local businesses. They have struggled
enough’

"Patricia D johnson"
“This ordinance is ridiculous"
“Erin Donahue”

“It's valid!”
change.org

Recipient: Sister Lakes Area Residents and Business Owners

Letter: Greetings,

Oppose Silver Creek Township Proposed Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Signatures

Name

Theresa Carone
Bill OBoyle

Chris Nolan

Julie Wenger
Debbie Tyrrell
william broukal
Cynthia Muller
Dawn Hagen-Snover
Kathleen Strand
Jennifer Gradowski
Aly Howard

Kari Johnson

Linda Lawless
Andy Pantoja

Ron Carone

Julie Bocchieri
Mary Kowalewski
Frank Grumeretz
Megan Pries

Mary Kate Altman

Location

Alsip, IL

Homer Glen, IL
Orland Park, IL
Milwaukee, WI
Downers Grove, IL
dowagiac, MI
Baton Rouge, LA
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Schaumburg, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Aiken, US
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, US

Oak Lawn, IL
Saint Augustine, FL
Chicago, IL
Lombard, IL
Downers Grove, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-10

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

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2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Nancy Marson
Tom Comerford
Karen Ellis
Melissa Joines
MS

Bridget Turney
Melinda Gunn
Michelle Johnson
Mary Sawertailo
Justin Sebastian
Katie Filley
Jeffery Miller
Elyse Laughlin
Alison Carithers
Julie ORourke
judiann Neff
Lisa Suslek
john Skowronski
Rosie Knezz
Frank Brennan
Margaret Szul

Douglas Salvatori

Location
Cookeville, TN
Prospect Heights, IL
Orland Park, IL
Evansville, IN
Hesperia, US
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

US

Palos Heights, IL
Dowagiac, Mi
South Bend, IN
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI

La Grange, IL
Chicago, IL
Sandwich, IL
Plainfield, IL
Benton harbor, MI
New Lenox, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Oak Lawn, IL

Seffner, FL

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Erin Pressley
Shauna Hogan
Rasita Whittingham
mary brower
Joanne Houlihan
Elisabeth McKenna
Jerome Grumeretz
David Pantalena
Megan OKeefe
Kathleen Briones
Araceli Nafiez Orozco
Erin Doyle

Kelly Kachmarik
Michelle OConnor
Karen Legreid
Mary Schmidt
Vanessa Grazzini
Vaida Juknevicius
Neringa Lukoseviciute
Vitalius Juknevicius
Timothy Craft

Tricia A Doyle

Location
Knoxville, TN
Roselle, IL
Orland Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Saline, MI
Libertyville, IL
Chicago, IL
Chesterton, IN
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
La Grange, IL
New Lenox, IL
Chicago, IL
Alsip, IL
Chicago, IL
Naperville, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Naperville, IL
Frankfort, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Kerra Mcmullin
Sherrie Craft
Holly majchrzak
Mike Kennedy
Rose Hanson
ellen shevlin
Anthony Puccio
Wanda Goble
Shannon Morber
Donald Fohran
Dave Kremposky
Michael Knezz
Brendan Porter
Katie Muehlfelder
Pat Whittingham
Amy Burg

Larry Naughton
Sharon Kennedy
Brian La Giglia
Eric Mccall
Rachael Zaluzec

Dan Lagiglia

Location
Burbank, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Tinley Park, IL
Lombard, IL
Naperville, IL
Chicago, IL
Lombard, IL
Shorewood, IL
Champaign, IL
New Lenox, IL
Chicago, IL
Mokena, IL
Lake Zurich, IL
Hoffman Estates, IL
Orland Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Roselle, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Homer Glen, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Matthew McCall
Shelley McCall
Luke Hannon
Tyler Wade
Janelle Hannon
Jolanta Urbietiene
Heidi Zavala
Kristin Kennedy
Kelly Shinnick
Kelly Murray
Tracey Pocias

Erin Naughton
Katherine Kennedy
michael O'Donnell
Dan Curran

Kirk Wilson

Kate Bartelt
Daniel Voltolina
david kwilosz

Eva Bela

Emily Schumacher

Katie Ford

Location
Chicago, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Darien, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Darien, IL
Mokena, IL
Harvest, AL
Lombard, IL

La grange, IL
Oak Forest, IL
Plainfield, IL
Chicago, IL
Lombard, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Frankfort, IL
Niles, MI
Chicago, IL
Mokena, IL
Crystal Lake, IL
Darien, IL
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name
Savannah C
Melissa Lupo
Pam Keeffe
Molly Scuglik
Lisa Tadej
Karen Meehan
Meggan Sullivan
Sally Lasser

Lisa Maher
Britney Kopec
Nicole Tucker
Katie McClory
Courtney Kendrick
leva Urbietyte
Tom Tucker
Brittany Duffy
Jessica Shervino
Angela Dahl
Laura Tucker
Thomas Tucker
Janet Corcoran

Amy Hovey

Location
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Plainfield, IL
kenosha, WI
Plainfield, IL
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Downers Grove, IL
Joliet, IL
Homer Glen, IL
Frankfort, IL
Plainfield, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
New York, NY
Libertyville, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Alsip, IL

Alsip, IL

New Lenox, IL

Dowagiac, MI

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Margaret Shaykin
Michelle Wagner
Patrick Valente
Maria Jacobs
Morgan Gavin

Pam Rohrbacher
Barbara Hamilton
Gayle Walthers
Kathy DiSalvo
Raymond Garza
Olga Laurinaviciene
Donna Barnicle
Beth Haddix

Mary Ambrosino
Katie Walker

Polly Clayton
Catherine McCarthy
Joanne Schiavone
Maureen Ramsden
Rita Doheny-Zaluzec
Beth Griesbaum

Jan Soenen

Location
Calumet City, IL
Woodridge, IL
Frankfort, IL
LaGrange, IL
Chicago, IL
Burr Ridge, IL
Midlothian, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Tinley Park, IL
New Lenox, IL
Naperville, IL
Western Springs, IL
Plainfield, IL
Frankfort, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL

Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Lake Villa, IL
Saint Joseph, MI

Dowagiac, MI

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11
Name

Erin Sheehan
Tim Sipowicz
Melissa Capp
Peter Valente
Pat Tutko

Joe Schuberth
Lynn Hosty
Linda O’Brien
Tali Kulbeda
Barbara Prohaska
Mary Carroll
Marie Sundin
Dana Kujawski
Jami Guerrero
Colleen Yanahan
Heather Madera
Elizabeth Rickard
Brandon Kenreich
Colleen Gannon
Mary Cody

Sue Lynch

Joey Hernandez

Location
Chicago, IL
Crestwood, IL
Joliet, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Darien, IL
Scottsdale, AZ
Dowagiac, MI
Alsip, IL

Oak Lawn, IL
Alsip, IL
South Bend, IN
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Dowagjiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Plainfield, IL

Alsip, IL

Date

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-11

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

leah charles

Ted Carithers
Becky Rose

scott adams
patricia mccall
Shannon Grealy
Daniette Wiliams
Moira Carroll
Tracy Paul

Liza Lynch

Abby Valente
Shaun Kent

Ellen Bettenhausen
Karen Kozik
Jackie Dybas
Jonathan Johansen
Lorelei Johansen
Kevin Dybas
Danielle Kametas
Kathy Michalak
Bethany Francin

Cindy Gerritsen

Location
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Bloomington, IN
markham, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, US
Joliet, IL
Mount Prospect, IL
Barrington, IL
Chicago, IL
Frankfort, iL
Oak Lawn, IL
Westmont, IL
Burbank, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Hinckley, IL
Woodridge, IL
Chicago, IL
Lockport, IL
Orland Park, IL
Chicago, IL

New Lenox, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-42

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Mary darwin
Katherine La Giglia-Pridham
Joe Francisco
Jennifer Przybylo
Karen Weatherford-Zaluzec
Jennifer Moore
JoAnn Reilly

julie Jenkins

Mike Kujawski

Fran Hobin

Kevin Quaid
Nomeda Pilelis
Jessica Tranowski
Dawn Camodeca
Catherine Siniawski
Christine Bird
Patricia Gentleman
Laura johnston
Patti Zack

Amy Schaeffer
jimmy Gannon

donna lagiglia

Location
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Berrien Springs, MI
Chicago, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Loveland, OH
Evergreen Park, IL
Plainfield, IL
South Bend, IN
Chicago, IL
Aurora, IL
Romeoville, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Frankfort, IL

Los Angeles, CA
Orland Park, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Austin, TX

Oak Lawn, IL

Homer Glen, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Jill Drebing

Erin Hassan
Dawn Cianci

Ann Kupczyk
Lynn Ethell
Maribeth Gannon
Thia Hunter
Mariann Stanton
camie oshea
Patrice Szwajkowski
Mike Lawler
Gloria Leal
Denise DeGarmo
Dawn Putnam
Cathleen Mancine
John Cahill
Thomas Donnell
Lenore Nied
Mary McNamara
Kevin Byrnes
Karen Lally

Sheila Menard

Location

Eau claire, MI
Chicago, IL
Zionsville, IN
Palatine, IL
Chicago, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Manhattan, US
Burbank, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Oswego, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Joliet, IL
Kenosha, WI
Gary, IN
Minneapolis, MN
Palos Park, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Lindsey Yunker
Amy Brady
Jennifer Donnell
Caitlin Cree
Allison Nettles
Denise DeBattista
Dawn Lynch
Lauren Zdan

Erin Brown
Gretchen Dust
Maryanne Tracy
Raegan Marino
Matthew Broukal
Cheri Walsh
Barb Kopinski
Meg Pawelski
Ania Hyjek
Lauren Garbutt
Lori Boukas

Lori Barrie
Therese McLaughlin

Maureen Madden

Location
Morris, IL
Chicago, IL
Plainfield, IL
Springboro, OH
Frankfort, IL
Crown Point, IN
Chicago, IL
Oswego, IL
Palos Park, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Littleton, CO
Schererville, IN
Chicago, IL
Palos Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Oswego, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Plainfield, IL
Alsip, IL

Orland Park, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-42

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Danielle Drebing
Tara Derrig
Susan DeFratus
Frank Magri
Dianne Shafer
Carla Dargan
Craig Claussen
Michael Lepek
Kerrie Cleve
Kelly Smit
Karen Ferguson
Zivile Garniene
Michelle Morency
Katie Michelau
Michael Owens
Lori Millsaps
Amy Dvorak
Denise Zieba
Nancy Bragg
Natalie Cianci
Bruce Bragg

Krystin Pyne

Location
Lockport, IL
Park Ridge, IL
Niles, IL
Chicago, IL
Saint Clair Shores, MI
Chicago, IL
Lombard, IL
Franklin Park, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Orland Park, IL
Naperville, IL
Chicago, IL
Streamwood, IL
La Grange, IL
New lenox, IL
Mokena, IL
Burbank, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Fayetteville, NC
Myrtle Beach, SC

Manteno, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Danielle Morency
Mike Dorneker
Richard Lovato
Nicole Snoreck
Donna Johnson
Tom Ferrier
Jacob Morgan
Emily Albert
Carol Stedman
lisa lovato

Jim Klinker

Kim Reilly

Pam Levey
JEAN BROUKAL
Nathan Reilly
Richard Michalak
Jamie Belzek
noah perez
Kristin Uhrich
Suzanne Koleno
Cody Adams

Alyssa Belzek

Location
Plainfield, IL
Lake Forest, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chesterton, IN
Hartford, MI
Bridgeport, WV
Orland hills, IL
Jacksonville, FL
Lockport, IL
Cave Creek, AZ
Blue Island, IL
Channahon, IL
New Lenox, IL
Schererville, IN
Morris, IL
Chicago, IL
Channahon, IL
Plainfield, IL
Park Ridge, IL
Palos Park, IL
Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2027-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Kelly Cunningham
Janet Hollingsworth
Jacqueline Aird
Collin Reilly
delaney reilly
Christine Smith
Erica Slagle

Karen Widdowson
Kari-Ann Ryan
Laura Ann Mitrick
Angi Jurkovic
Donna Nicksic
Michelle Scott
Jenna Runge
Mary Nell Walsh
Marty Scott
Nicole Morgan
Jackie Evans
Darren Petterson
Natalie Wilkinson
Nicole metz

Abby Panozzo

Location
Chicago, IL
Crown Point, IN
Chicago, IL
Channahon, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Crystal Lake, IL
Medinah, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Chesterton, IN
Granger, IN
Hartford, MI

La Grange, IL
Niles, IN
Orland Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Sister Lakes, MI
Los Angeles, CA
Saint Joseph, MI

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Lexie Fontaine
Melissa Mottweiler
Meghan Gifford
Kimberly Rhodes
Joseph Ivancich
Sally Leonard
Krystina Hatfield
Mark Mccall
Steve Smit
MEGAN Oconnor
Amanda Schuldt
natalie norkiewicz
Arianna Zatos
John Kross

Dana Vorreyer
Cristin Clifford
Brett Larsen
David Portschy
Brian Douce
Henrietta Wright
Jeannine Wilson

Pamela Schroeder

Location
Lockport, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Eaton Rapids, MI
Morton Grove, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Glenwood, IL
Crestwood, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Carol Stream, IL
Yorkville, IL
Crown point, IN
Chicago, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Lansing, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Calumet City, IL
Sugar Grove, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Thomas Reed
Heather Rawl
Alison Clifford
Rebecca Broderick
Theresa Lurgio
Matty Krylowicz
John Paliga

Sue Paliga
James Callham
Robert Weaver
Dana Paliga
Katherine Fandrich
Lisa Utter

Jason Utter

dana Weaver
Kim Fikejs

Gina Paliga

Gus Vasilopoulos
Brian Paliga
Rory nelson
Jennifer Gore

Terese Maurer

Location
Danville, IN
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
New Lenox, IL
Oak Forest, IL
Blue Island, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Schererville, IN
Blue Island, IL
Stevensville, MI
New Lenox, IL
New Lenox, IL
Blue Island, IL
Plainfield, IL
Countryside, IL
Chicago, IL
Countryside, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Yorkville, IL

Oak Forest, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Maris Claussen
Rachael Brooking
Kaylee Kross
Deanna Kross
Don Schmitt
Chance Dickey
Lori KUZNIAR
Laura Angela
Emily Kross
Elizabeth Meersman
Jamie Davis

Dawn Reynolds Pettit
Deena Eddy
Christine istad
ELISA Evitts
Peggy McDermott
Alison Rogers
Monica De Groh
Jennifer Ransford
Joanne Ruane
Roxanne Engen

David Almaguer

Location
Hoffman Estates, IL
Yorkville, IL
Naperville, IL
Oswego, IL
Chicago,, IL
Chicago, IL
Yorkville, IL
Marcellus, MI, MI
Apopka, FL
Chicago, IL
Delray Beach, FL
Dyer, IN

Saint joseph, Mi
Manteno, IL
Westchester, IL
New Lenox, IL
New Lenox, IL
Alsip, IL
Frankfort, IL
Frankfort, IL
Frisco, TX

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12
Name

Bobi Komer
Mike Ramsden
Marta Gonzale
Marian Esquivel
Becky Craft
Krystyna Sands
jamie Manow
Nicole Laidlaw
Kathleen White
Annette Ratter
James Hogan
Brittany Cusack
Tammy Briese
Rick Korallus

A Zwiers
Meaghan Warner
Heather Jarvis
Richard Diver
Kimberli Balder
William Coyle
Theresa Moore

Louise Amato

Location
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Frankfort, IL
US

Eau Claire, MI
Cresthill, IL
Joliet, IL
Chicago, IL
Oak lawn, IL
Sodus, MI
Chicago, IL
Alabama
Benton Harbor, MI
Joliet, IL
Benton Harbor, MI
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Dunedin, FL
Oswego, IL
Chicago, IL
Batavia, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-12

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13
Name

Jamie Beechy
ALYCIA HOFFMAN
Jill Gariti

Carol Diver
Samantha Messamore
McKenzie Hassle
Allyce Beechy
Meilissa Mucha
Nicole Hardy
Taylor Krugh
Grace Locke

Fred Duy
Constance Hoffmann
Rachele Rice
Patty La Giglia
Amy Pelke

Carrie Frantzen
Samuel Flannigan
Jessica Pagana
William Bohm
Virginia H Laurin

Mary Fenn

Location
Midlothian, IL
Eau Claire, MI
Chicago, IL
Nashville, TN
Roselle, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Lockport, IL
Elgin, IL
Frankfort, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Round Lake Beach, IL
Saint Joseph, MI
Saint Joseph, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Thornton, IL
Shorewood, US
Burbank, IL
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Chicago, IL
Alsip, IL

West Lafayette, IN

Date

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13
Name

Rishia Langelan
Billie Stasiak, Billie Jean
Chris Grezlik’s
Michele Hassle
Amy Backus
Tiffany Kurtz
Marci Killarney
Wendy Clouse
Kayla Cromer
Katie Mitchell
Kelly A. Cromer
Michelle Abata
Kelly james Cromer
Delaine Page
Sharon Sommer
Eric Fudala
Micaela Ruff
Adrianna Fruman
Kylee Cromer
Linda Miller
Jessica Colburn

tiffany bixby

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Sister lakes, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Peoria, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Niles, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Downers Grove, IL
Eau Claire, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Kalamazoo, MI
Niles, MI
Niles, MI

Niles, MI

Date

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13
Name

Richard DeGarmo
Kathy Hajduk
Kerri Degarmo
Max Wright
Margaret Ortiz
Kimberly Polito
Cindy Bevers
Harriett Hassle Trust
Sherry Barnard
Alexandria Leonardo
Mekenna Gaideski
Jamie Benson
Susan Salinas
John Hassle

Dawn Waldo
KATHY Geipel
Amanda Wharton
Julio Moreno
Patricia ODonnell
Lora Notte

Kaitlyn Walowski

Jana Hagemaster

Location

Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, CH
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Blue Island, IL
Mokena, IL
Dowagiac, M1
La Porte, IN
Mokena, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Downers Grove, IL
Thousand Oaks, CA
Lansing, MI
Niles, MI
Stevensville, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Oak Lawn, IL
Lombard, IL
Crest Hill, IL

Frankfort, IL

Date

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13
Name

vernon beechy
Angela Macgillivray
jill Rango

Karen Noble
Deanna Trout
Sherry Warsko
Matt Angeloni
Jim Meagher
Mark Nothdurft
Patrick Hogan
Jamie Lindsey
karan ladyga
Jennifer Wescott
Kelly Fitzmaurice
Barbara Schroder
David O'Donnell
Brian Burns
Gillian O'Donnell
Allison Burns
Susan O'Donnell
Robert Burns

Patrick Hurley

Location
Lockport, IL
Hammond, IN
Stow, OH
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Cassopolis, MI
New Lenox, IL
Mokena, IL
Benton Harbor, MI
Bloomingdale, IL
Dowagiac, MI
dowagiac, MI
Marcellus, MI
Schererville, IN
Linden, MI

New Lenox, IL
Westmont, IL
Chicago, IL
Pleasant Prairie, WI
New Lenox, IL
Scottsdale, AZ

Charlotte, NC

Date

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-13

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14
Name

Robert Burns
Kevin Clancy

jean Hofsteadter
Melissa Drew

Jeff Smith

Karla Arndt
Elizabeth Crosby
Katherine Palmiter
Patrick Murphy
Robert Trompeter
Melissa Bloomer
Renee Hassle
Mary Jane Burns
Ted Gedgaudas
Edita SKUCAS
Daniel Pals

Rob Burns
Veronica's Biggs
Erica Vander Velde
Selena Georgelos
Carrasco Edith

Megan Knee

Location
Darien, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL

Paw paw, MI
Cassopolis, MI
Lansing, MI
Lansing, MI
Dowagiac, MI

La Grange, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Larkspur, CA
Downers Grove, IL
West Palm Beach, FL
Orland Park, IL
Naperville, IL
Westmont, IL
Midlothian, IL
Naperville, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Munster, IN

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14
Name
Elizabeth Sheeran
Mary jedrey
colleen Hogan
Ann Knapp

Deb Mason
Rebecca Rusch
Julie Whitaker
Mary Neff

Erin Fabing
Sharon Manzi
Maureen Goff
Ashley Beechy
Peg Long
Adriana Nieto
Pamela Meteisis
Matthew Jedrey
Kailey Fear
Roberta Born
Cari Kuehl
Janet Malone
Kathleen Hall

Maribel Guel

Location

St John, IN
Chicago, IL
oak lawn, IL
Plainfield, IN
St Charles, MO
Chicago, IL
Loveland, OH
Soddy Daisy, TN
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Mokena, IL
Lockport, IL
Schaumburg, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Kalamazoo, MI
Tinley Park, IL
Munster, IN
Mun, IN
Orland Hills, IL

Minooka, IL

Date

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14
Name

Eileen Toth

Terri Morrison
David Keeney
Susan Bragg
donna Oliver
Kenneth Andersson
Zach Cunningham
Amy Orourke
Lakesha March
Janelle Fitz
Kathleen Barron
Tracy Reid
Kimberly Finn
Mike Kulbeda
Theresa Doyle
Spiros Georgelos
Betty Nagel
Roberta Martin
Jim Parenti
Jessica Rogers
Peter Blythe

Daphne Leary

Location

Villa Park, IL
Munster, IN
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Alsip, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Alsip, IL
Louisville, KY
Portland, OR
Hammond, IN
Atlanta, GA
Tinley Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Palos Heights, IL
Chicago, IL
Blue Island, IL
Calumet City, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Darien, IL

Evanston, IL

Date

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-14

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15
Name

Sharon Larson
Kate Yager
Jessica McVay
Kim Phelan
William Phelan
Amisha Patel
Laguna Blackwell
Brittany Wiley
Jennifer Killen
Melissa Ryan
Megan Quinlan
Julie Gagne
Manuel Gurrola
Karen McFarland
Jennie Ellman
Melissa Skweres
Daniel Haas
Giles McVay
Luis Avelino
Mary Lechner
RITA STARK

Nancy Konieczny

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Canton, MI
Oak Lawn, IL
Melbourne, Australia
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Mount Prospect, IL
Munster, IN
Napa, CA
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Tustin, US
Tinley Park, IL
Kankakee, IL

Plainfield, IL

Date

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-15
Name
Bernadette Dalton
Rebecca Boyer
Ana Draa

Andra O'Connell
John OConnell
Kim Cornell
David Garza
Tomas Korkosz
victoria sourile
Amanda Harrison
Trishia Krupa
Karla Kueber
Eric Deleon
Steven Rosner
Steven Lopez
Carlos Benitez
Susan Sheehan
Patrick Sheehan
Christine Gupta
Patrick Bovenizer
Franz Muller

Sheryl Colaur

Location
Orland Park, IL
Wilmette, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Plainfield, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Evanston, IL
alsip, IL
Westmont, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Schererville, IN
Lockport, IL
Benton Harbor, MI
Carmel, IN
Sister Lakes, MI
Detroit, MI

Cedar Hill, TX

Date

2021-02-15

2021-02-15

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16
Name

Sandra Mazzeffi
Phyliss Bannow
Timothy Haines
James Inglis
William Goetz
Ellen Morrissey
Jennifer Kania
Madeline Goetz
Uwe Muller

Olivia Bannow
Josh Velen
Maureen Gallagher
Donald Darwin
Diane Cook

Greg Ingram

Paul Halloran

Rita Hickey

Sandy Kulbeda
Kathleen Nolan OMalley
Patti Corcoran
Peggy Fitzgibbons

James Martensen

Location
Elmwood Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Park Ridge, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Carmel, IN
Chicago, IL
Oswego, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Mesa, AZ
Chicago, IL
Saint Louis, MO
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Willowbrook, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Mount Prospect, IL
Palos Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI

Alsip, IL

Date

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16
Name

Kathy Brusic

Pete Borsa

Anne M Murray
Roxanne Anderson
Brian Hacker

f f

Renee Muller
Kathie Rietveld
David Rosner
mary sandelski
Karoline Munson
Jeni Rodriguez
Gail Velen

Cheryl Niepomnik
Carmen Ladd-Koch
Rbecca Henuff
James Galvin
Cindy Wisch

Leslie Covarrubias
Mike Gilmartin
Anne Knytych

Robert Kupsik

Location
Midlothian, IL
Bridgeview, IL
West Springfield, MA
Frankfort, IL
Lombard, IL
Norfolk, NE
Gallatin, TN
Cedar Lake, IN
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Frankfort, KY
Montgomery, IL
Mesa, AZ
Wauconda, IL
Plainfield, IL
Chicago, IL
chicago, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Crown Point, IN
Orland Park, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-16

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17
Name

Danny Garcia
Yolanda Reks
Jonathan Kross
Xavier Cruz
David Kulbeda
Michele Baudek
Sloan Miller

Bill Gallagher
Maura Sandelski
Tara Fry

Julie Bovenizer
Diane Warburton
Courtney Meyer
Brian Healy
Daniel LaFond
foshua Covarrubias
Decristofaro Amy
Ward MarkleyMarkley
Tracy Goetz
Thomas Minnick
Paul Olmstead

Rosemary Brennan

Location
Plainfield, IL
Orland Park, IL
Naperville, IL
Chicago, IL
Third Lake, IL
Plainfield, IL
Plainfield, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Munster, IN
Schererville, IN
Naperville, IL
Chicago, IL
Grand Rapids, MI
Bolingbrook, IL
Hampshire, IL
Aurora, CO
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI

Palos Heights, IL

Date

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17

2021-02-17
Name

Deborah Brown
Jeff Long
Sharon Long
Barb Markley
Nancy Houlihan
Emily Czuba
Amanda Cutting
Kathi Zadak
Karen Madigan
Debbie Schmieding
Sarah Price
Brianna Meinke
Brianne Foster
Joseph Lyerla
Marlene Dillon
Jeffrey Hoese
Bryan Huggins
Debra Freeman
Raiford Palmer
grace lyerla
Marylynn Macino

Mary Ellen Lester

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Liberal, KS
Salina, KS
Pinellas Park, FL
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Woodridge, IL
Dawagiac, MI
Circleville, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Benton Harbor, MI
Munster, IN
Schererville, IN
Dowagiac, MI
Homer Glen, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Tampa, FL
Lockport, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-17

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18
Name

Vivian Grimbau
Kevin Gutzmer
Marcella Douce
Shellie Hicks
David McCarthy
Kevin Duerinck
mary kay piecuch
Susy Vanderburg
Kelly Haggerty
Larry Biesboer
Patricia Hansa
Bill Coogan
Linda Mulac
Lauren Piecuch
GREGORY MULAC
Stephen Sise
Bryan Reidy
Kelly Bush
Georgia Drew
Beth Haugh

Erin Horath

Mary Beth Pierce

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Oak Park, IL
Saint Joseph, MI
Oak Lawn, IL
Macedon, NY
Frankfort, IL
Michigan
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Brookfield, IL
Franklin Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Assaria, KS
Frankfort, IL
Dallas, TX
Chicago, IL

New Lenox, IL

Date

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-18

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19
Name

Erin Lytle

Kathy Zeimetz
Joan Naughton
ann Wright
Gregory Kentra
Kathleen Mulcahy
Morgan Dunleavy
Joyce Terzick
Jamie Caliendo
Margaret Lavin
Robert hollar
Nanci Siegrist
RoseMary Spizzirri
Drew Richards
Sean Dunleavy
Holly Macejak
Sherry Suomi

Gail Blummer
Randy Pettenon
Sandra McNicholas
Deborah Loftus-Errthum

Daniel McKenna

Location
Bolingbrook, IL
Orland Park, IL
Prospect Heights, IL
Chicago, IL
Hinsdale, IL
Chicago, IL
Norwalk, OH
Ludington, MI
Evergreen park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Perry, OH
Centreville, MI
Berwyn, IL

Palos Heights, IL
La Grange, IL
Chicago, IL
Homewood, IL
Orland Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
LaBelle, FL

Plainfield, IL

Orland Park, IL

Date

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19
Name

Tabitha Carrington
Jennifer Hollar
Andrea Brocken
Donna Arreola
Ryan Phelan
Stephen Vanantwerp
Jessica Mitchell
Kathleen Scott
Todd Sippel

Debbi Rossi

Mary Dunleavy
Peg Mahoney
Lura Siadak

Jim O'Leary
Marykay OLeary
Rebecca Fenton
Kelly Dehler
Maureen Gram
Rachel Schultz
Todd Reks

Gina Lovergine-Coogan

jen mcclorey

Location

alsip, IL

Perry, OH

Plover, WI

North Aurora, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Niles, MI

Tinley Park, IL
Grand Rapids, MI
New Lenox, IL
Clarendon Hills, IL
Orland Park, IL
Ferndale, MI
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Eau Claire, MI
Countryside, IL
Homewood, IL
Saint John, IN
Orland Park, IL
Franklin Park, IL

Evergreen Park, IL

Date

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-19

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20
Name

Lori Hoyer

James Walls

Anthony McKenna
Harriet Vander Velde
Danny Brei

Christopher Siriano
Naketa Wilson

Shawn Cobb

Valerie Mossman-celestin
Charlene Laney
Nicholas Kaiser

Sharon Jackson

Michael Mallory
Michael Ribich

Justin Bannow

Anne Marie Muller-McCrary
Jason Menken

Let me Rent whar I own
Stacy Schultz

Leif Etter

Zakary Brennand

Bob Del Pietro

Location
Naperville, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Lagrange Park, IL
Naperville, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Eau Claire, MI
Dowagiac, MI
South Haven, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
Milwaukee, WI
Dowagiac, MI
South Haven, MI
Dowagiac, MI

La Grange, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Allegan, MI
Benton Harbor, MI
Saint Joseph, MI

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-20
Name

Steven Racay

Brian Milovac

Lars Petzke

Nicole Schroeder
tom matarelli
Jonnie Prohaska

Hal Prohaska
Lauren Potts

Mary Duschek
Ashley Knight
Gregory Martin
Kenny Bennett
Rochelle Grimbau
Brandi Crawford-johnson
MCKENZIE Chapman
Cristina Salgado
Andrea Patrick
Connie Upton
Shelley Matthews
Alan Betz

Carol Malloy Dykstra

Steve Sherman

Location
Westmont, IL
Orland Park, IL
Saint Joseph, MI
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Baroda, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Niles, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Berwyn, IL
Thousand Oaks, CA
South haven, MI
San Antonio, TX
Naperville, IL
Oak Lawn, IL

Joliet, IL

Date

2021-02-20

2021-02-20

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21
Name

Michael Czuba
Traci Mazur
Dennis Prohaska
Lisa Pruszewski
Kim Weiss-Cahill
Anthony Mancine
Brenda Wilson
Jeff Erickson
Nayna Wolf
Philip Mazur
Catherine Larkin
Tim Hogan
Ramona Fagan
Griffen Drebing
Megan Cronin
Kathy Lyons
David Hogan
Jose Ramirez
Maddie Kampwirth
Susan Williams
Carissa Banich

Peter Flores

Location

La Grange, IL
Kenosha, WI
Mokena, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Plainfield, IL
Kenosha, WI
Chicago, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
New Lenox, IL
Ann Arbor, MI
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Oak lawn, IL

Mokena, IL

Date

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21
Name

Harvey Scherer
Tracy Botta
Michael Lyons
Rudy Sanchez
Michael Taylor
Nancy Carney
Bryan Farrell
Kailey Mazur
Desmond Lathan
Trent Czerwien
Stephen Westman
Lauren Cortes
Michael Cullen
Patrick Cronin
Maritza De Leon
Lynda Crane
Charles Schwager
Kimberly Fietzek
Casey Hogan
Ben Schilling
Daniel Larkin

Adriane Schwager

Location

Dowagiac, MI

Oak Lawn, IL, IL

Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Manhattan, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Niles, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Niles, MI
Louisville, KY
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL

Dowagiac, MI

Date

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-21

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22
Name

Bae Schilling
Ruben Morua
David Smolinski
Elizabeth Malloy
BRANDON SIZELOVE
bella sherman
Jenna Huffman
Anne Cullen
Courtney Barton
Ann Mcclain
Mary Maloney
Ann Roche
Heather Lyons
jodi Bette
Christine Swiderski
Chrissy Lona
Linda Casey
Tyler Herlien
Karen Zbreski
Jen Ort

Jeffrey Ort

Brian Grogan

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Joliet, IL

Saint Joseph, MI
Chicago, IL
Darien, IL
Bourbonnais, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Alsip, IL

Erie, PA
Channahon, IL
Hickory Hills, IL
Chicago, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Plainfield, IL
Oswego, IL

St Joseph, MI
Detroit, MI

Dowagiac, MI

Date

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22
Name

Yvonne Leonardo
Vicki Liebegott

V Towne

Cathy Estock

Sue Lesniak
Catherine Cuomo
Maria Michela
Mary Jo Vasarella
Tom Estock
William Scaletta
Suzanne Gutrich
Christopher Beals
Lora Olsen
Barbara Moran
Linda Zaba

Silvia Burkett
Nicholas Petrovich
Bob Burkett

Lee Estock

Patti Murphy
Christine Benson

Rebekah Sytsma

Location
Plainfield, IL
Justice, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Manhattan, US
Melrose Park, IL
Rolling Meadows, IL
Noblesville, IN
US

Stevensville, MI
Chicago, IL
Saint Louis, MO
Elgin, IL
Chicago, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Eau Claire, MI
Chicago, IL
Saint Joseph, MI
Chicago, IL
Algonquin, IL
Chicago, IL

Wyoming, MI

Date

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22
Name

Duane Avery
Valerie McKee
Nicole Sebastian
Lene Gant
Daniel Duffin
Terese Arvesen
Patricia Ramirez
Sara Duffin
Edmund Enright
Joseph Estock
Dennis Hogan
Jake Polselli
MYLES MANZKE
Melissa Goosherst
Kevin McSweeney
Nick Cook
Thomas Conway
Melissa Bannow
Lisa Mondelli
Julia McKee
Shannon Duffin

Tracy Paruszkiewicz

Location
Benton Harbor, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, US
Mandeville, LA
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Berwyn, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Evergreen Park, IL
Oak Lawn, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Palos Heights, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Bartlett, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Dowagiac, MI

Date

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22

2021-02-22
Name

Barry Valentino
Tammy lindorf
JEANNE MEYERS
RANDALL BRAGG
Mary J Blaszczyk
Melissa GRANT
elizabeth williams
Dawn Federspiel
Jennie Regal
Jean Evans
Grace Regal
Charles Young
Julie Potzick
Vincent Cuomo
John Cavanaugh
Amber Williams
Karen Hoese
Dee Tanner
Sandra Eraci
John McDonnell
Mary Rondenet

Emma Regal

Location
Woodridge, IL
Fort Wayne, IN
Batavis, IL
Highland, IN
Chicago Ridge, IL
Niles, MI
Dowagiac, MI
New Lenox, IL
Joliet, IL
Plainfield, IL
Joliet, IL
Chicago, IL
Saint Charles, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Shorewood, IL
Saint John, IN
Chicago, IL
Joliet, IL
Wheaton, IL

Elk Grove, IL

Joliet, IL

Date

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23
Name

Declan Smith
Paula Gallagher
Elizabeth Londo
Sophia Gallagher
Jacquie gallagher
Gail Scott

Connor Gallagher
Brendan Gallagher
Rafi yitzhaki

Kami Nenninger
Devin Londo

Alex Biscoglia
Mahla Hill
ewelina k.

Harte Londo
Gene Rondenet
Kim Zeiler

Jean Slott

Jeffrey Annunziata
Christopher Smith
Ann Walsh

Shari Vasko

Location

Saint Charles, IL
Wheaton, IL
South Elgin, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Blue Island, IL
Aurora, IL

Villa Park, IL
Saint Charles, IL
Wheaton, IL
Chicago, IL
Wheaton, IL
Wheaton, IL
des plaines, IL
Chicago, IL
Alameda, CA
Palos Heights, IL
Batavi, IL
Westmont, IL
Saint Charles, IL
Midlothian, IL

Downers Grove, IL

Date

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23
Name

Mason Londo
ivan benitez
Cheryl ONeal
Gavin Johnson
Dylan Keegan
John Williams
Michael Karalekas
Grant Belich
Garrett Johnson
Anne Jenson
Melinda Grant
Michael Gallagher
Katherine Hayes
Lucy Witki

Meg Rondenet
Yolanda Toneva
Kelly landorf
Patricia deboer
Barbara Tyrrell
William Doran
James Scobey

Deb Johnson

Location
Chicago, IL
Bensenville, IL
Saint Joseph, MI
Saint Charles, IL
Normal, IL
Geneva, IL
Indianapolis, IN
Lexington, KY
Denver, CO
Dowagiac, MI
Lawrence, MI
Lake Geneva, WI
Chicago, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Evanston, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Peoria, AZ
Chicago Heights, IL
Woodridge, IL
Chicago, IL

Eau Claire, MI

Mokena, IL

Date

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23
Name

Diane Kacor
Donna Hill

Allen Jay Boehmer
jessica nelson
Anna Kadis

Amy Izzo

Elaine Dix

Nate Lindsey

Eric Haan

Stan Sowinski
Annie Bailey
Ralph Decker
Kathleen Sexton Brandeisky
Thomas J Maloney
Brooke Foley
Nancy Maher
Shannon Haas
Michael Farley
Melinda Lunz

Tim Bokus
stephen simmons

Mary Turek

Location
Chicago, IL
Benton Harbor, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Saint Joseph, MI
Dowagiac, MI
Palos Heights, IL
Chicago, IL
Lansing, MI
Frankfort, MI
Lockport, IL
Wadsworth, OH
Dowagiac, MI
Northbrook, IL
Chicago, IL
Highland Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
Mishawaka, IN
Berrien Center, M1
Frankfort, IL
Lasalle, IL
Hudson, FL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23
Name

Ronald Danko
Daniel Carney
Tom Haas

Mary Evans
Joanne Domenico
Leann Staseck
Louise M. Gutqsell
Patricia Brandenburger
Jean Robison
Penny Lindorf
Cheryl Boger
Maddie Maloney
Kevin Callahan
Carol Glanz
Diane Piette
Lolita Lofland
Janet Minnick
Jesse Lokken
Steve Weber

Ann Maloney
Arturo Nesci

Marie Lang

Location
Okatie, SC

Oak Lawn, IL
Palos Hts, IL
Palos Height, IL
Lemont, IL

Oak Lawn, IL
Jasper, IN
Chicago, IL
Frankfort, MI
South Bend, IN
Destin, FL
Denver, CO
Troy, MI
Wheaton, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Richton Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Frankfort, IL
Chicago, IL
Midlothian, IL

Frankfort, IL

Date

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-23

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Zoe Michael
Robert Mifflin
Cindy Masters
David Sopezynski
Tammy Engler
Margaret Mulvey
Jason Galles
Nancy Stiso
Carole Finigan
Jayne O'Donnell
Cheryl Ressler
Mike Metzger
ROSE DESPARROIS
Marcia Wooldridge
Brigid Hixson
Colin O'Donnell
John Schmieding
Thomas Berg
Kathy Thompson
Lisa LaGiglio
Rebekah Petersen

nancy guswiler

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Oak Park, IL
Western Springs, IL
Westmont, IL
Lansing, IL
Orland Park, IL
Chicago, IL
Homewood, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Plainfield, IL
Fishers, IN
Greenwood, IN
CHICAGO, IL
Lakeland, FL
Chicago, IL
Plainfield, IL
Dowagiac, MI
La Grange, IL
Oberlin, OH
Downers Grove, IL
Berwyn, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Karina Valencia
Walid Mouneimne
Sherri Harrison
Celeste Reda
Andrew Fiorella
Murry Hixson
Pennie Howe
Daniel Horan
Jaclyn Benes
Debra Morris
John Bereckis
Jan Kulik
Thomas Mulvey
Mary Dempsey
Krista Griffin
Nicole Alvarez
Kayla Zarinegar
Penny Messmer
Tommy Keenan
Shelly McDermott.
Kelly Waish

Lisa Richards

Location

Glen Ellyn, IL
La Grange, IL
Chicago, IL
Westchester, IL
Chicago, IL
Sharon, WI
Homewood, IL
Chicago, IL
Compton, CA
Cicero, IL
Phoenix, AZ
Algonquin, IL
Orland Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Phoenix, AZ
Gilbert, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Bolingbrook, IL
Peoria, AZ
Naperville, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Jennifer Bereckis
Heather Doyle
Stephanie Alberts
Brendan Cooke
Robert Lacho
Kathi Harvey
Tiffany Shellman
Shirley Kickert
Matthew Claussen
Tawni Ahuero
Jennifer Bogard
Sherrie Styx

Jan Foos

Annette Claussen
Adam Simon
Nick Altier

Jake Vinci
Jennicer Bozzi
Daniel Knies
Marleh Wodka
Cathy Hession

Holly Mathews

Location
Brookfield, IL
Chicago, IL
Beecher, IL
Milwaukee, WI
Plainfield, IL
Scottsdale, AZ
phoenix, AZ
Dowagiac, MI
Independence, MO
Phoenix, AZ
Manteno, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Phoenix, AZ
Aurora, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Bourbonnais, IL
Darien, IL
Scottsdale, AZ
Oak Forest, IL
Plainfield, IL

Phoenix, AZ

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Diane Kolecki
Carrie Peterson
Christina Cutrara
Dee Resendez
Nancy Loftis
Karen Claussen
Rebecca Roark
Patti Chmura
Michael Sulima
Josh Simon
Theresa McCollom
Jim Subka

Ann Riker

Carol O'Shea
Siobhan Mulvey
Steven MacGregor
bill o'brien
Abigail Simon
Clarice Boehmer
Judy Lombardo
Denise Esposito

Jen Jones Taff

Location

Homer Gien, IL
Hilton Head Island, SC
Tinley Park, IL
Hoffman Estates, IL
Phoenix, AZ
Liberty, MO
Chicago, IL
Brookfield, IL
Crestwood, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Tinley Park, IL
Hinsdale, IL
Orland Park, IL
Orland Park, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago, IL
Omaha, NE
Dowagiac, MI

Oak Lawn, IL
Evergreen Park, IL

Chicago, IL

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Dave Kickert
Patrick Lyons
Simia Rodriguez
Thomas Taff
Leslie Meurer
Thomas Daly
Michael Sullivan
Wendy Turucz
Robert Glidden
Tara Truhn
Deborah Skowron
Jim Schultz

Mike Geraghty
Malia Oliver
Nick Popp
Grant Flora
Lydia Schultz
Kurt Lorenzen
Brandon Petersen
Sharon Lloyd
Michael Mayo

Brian Prochaska

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Mount washington, KY
Lisle, IL

Chicago, IL
Phoenix, AZ
Chicago, IL
Orland Park, IL
North Riverside, IL
Dowagiac, US
Sawyer, MI
Chicago, IL

Niles, MI

Chicago, IL
Phoenix, AZ
Milton, WI
Bentonville, AR
Evergreen park, IL
Arlington Heights, IL
Wheelersburg, OH
Seattle, WA

New Lenox, IL

Joliet, IL

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24
Name

Nicole Petrey
Christine Kinnerk
Thomas Gough
Lisa Verdic
Mary Wahle
Joe Lattuca

Lisa Casas
Donna Thurow
Joan Ripoli

C Bereckis
Christine Walsh
Nicholas Hoppenrath
Ashley Sierra
Mike Beechin
Kayle Benoit
Joe Milazzo
Alison Stein
Lori Bereckis
Jeff Jackowiak
Heather W
Kevin Golden

Alice McNulty

Location
Berwyn, IL
Chicago, IL
Spring Grove, IL
Manville, NJ
Skokie, IL
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Dowagiac, MI
Chicago Ridge, IL
Plainfield, IL
Orland Park, IL
Tinley Park, IL
Chicago, IL
New Lenox, IL
Evergreen Park, IL
Honolulu, HI
Lake Zurich, IL
Delavan, WI
Lockport, IL
Batavia, IL
Bolingbrook, IL

Orland Park, IL

Date

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-24

2021-02-25
Name

Rachel Voorhees
Karen Gardner
Liam Ritchie
Molly Nicholson
Andrew Petterson
Kathleen Wodzianski
Stephen Petersen
Debbie Bliujus Dec
Jackie Mills

Paula Butterfield
Tanya Ellis

Laura Pahr
Vanessa Klos
Kelly Bowler
Christine Downey
Samantha Bassett
Tejal Mullarkey
Diane grossi
Brent Bernal
Agneis Schultz
June Reister

Ashlee Hazard

Location
Dowagiac, MI
Downers grove, IL
San Diego, CA
Dowagiac, MI
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Eddie Sleeper an

From: tom lynn <toml3825@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 4:50 PM

To: msitkauskas@senate.michigan.gov; Eddie Sleeper

Subject: Fwd: Short-Term Rental Protection / In Support of HB 4722

Edward, Mike,

Please note, my email below is written testimony in support of short-term rental legislation before the
committee, please forward/distribute to all committee members.
Thank You.

Dear Committee Members,

My name is Tom Lynn. My wife Mary and | have lived in New Buffalo for 7yrs. | am a self employed consultant
and work out of the house, my wife works part-time and volunteers.

We absolutely love this community for all that it offers year round. We moved here from Chelsea, Michigan where we
lived since 1994 and have called the state our home since (previously fram Illinois}.

We raised 3 daughters in Chelsea who then went on to Western Michigan University and who now live in Traverse City,
Grand Rapids and St. Joseph respectively. We are Michiganders.!

Two years ago we were presented with an opportunity to purchase the derelict house across the street (see A below,
820 W. Indiana St.). This house should have been condemned. It was an eye-sore to our block and to the neighborhood.
We bought this house for $92k and built a ranch home with a pool now valued at just over $600k (see B). We were able
to secure a rental permit from the city as we want to recoup some of our costs through STR's and of course use the
home for family (we had our immediate family there for Christmas & New Years...bigger kitchen than our own).
Needless to say, our project increased neighboring homes values and even motivated some of our neighbors to invest in
their own houses. It literally changed our street.

We live right across the street, and we have enjoyed renting out the house. NOBODY is more aware and concerned
about protecting the tranquility of this street and neighborhood more than we are...not only out of respect for our
neighbors, but because we are right across the street. We've watched many families and friends come and go and enjoy
the house for get togethers, allowing easy access to our great beach, town and surrounding communities. In fact, there
is a family of 3 generations from Minnesota staying there as | write this. The Pure Michigan ads say it all...this is why
people come here to enjoy ail we have to offer.

New Buffalo is a vacation community...full stop. Yes, there are those of us that call it home year-round, but we knew
when we bought our home here that this is one of the many great towns in Michigan where people fram all over come
to vacation and get away from it all. We are TRULY lucky...we live where people vacation.

There are many others like ourselves who have invested in the local community. In fact, | convinced my brother-inlaw to
invest in an "overgrown" lot here in town to build a house. His family uses it often and we also rent it out. Here too,
we've set rental policies and prices that encourage week-long stays for families or friends.

In summary, the idea that STR's are "bad" for the community is just NOT true. On the contrary, STR's can be the life
blood of communities like New Buffalo. The local economies benefit enormously from the properties we've invested in,
as have the cities and towns through increased taxes collected (as an added plus we pay for the schocls when the lacals
don't have to). Sure we will make some money some-day...after we pay-off the notes on these homes, but meanwhile
we are seemingly fighting a small number of people, including the newly elected Mayor of NB in unnecessary and
unfound angst against the tourists who visit us and come here to vacation and support our local Michigan businesses.
This is just backwards.!
We fully support any efforts you are able to put forward to protect one of Michigan's greatest economic
engines... TOURISM.

if you have any questions for us or would like us to share more details on our STR experiences please feel free to reach-
out to us.
Best of luck getting these Bills passed.!
Sincerely,

Tom & Mary Lynn
124 S. Eagle St.
New Buffalo, Mi 49117

Tom Lynn
U.S. +1 734 730 9658 | CAN +1 647 547 8095
IRE +353 61 748 554

Ma
Eddie Sleeper

From: Rob Buelow <roboise@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:19 PM
To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: Short term rentals

Dear Committee Clerk Sleeper,

] ain in support of HB 4722 that is on the agenda for House Commerce and Tourism Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May
18, 9:00 am. Please distribute to all Committee members.

Local governments banning private property owners from being able to engage in short-term private property rental is a
problem. Local zoning in my area is picking winners and losers. Preemptively telling one owner that they can rent and
telling others that they cannot is a bad practice. It is distorting property values and harms individual owners.

My family would like to buy a new home to better meet our needs. I’d like the opportunity to potentially short-term rent
the property to help pay all these property taxes and support property upkeep.

In some of the areas where we are looking, there can be a $100,000 price difference on comparable properties for
sale. The reason is that some properties have a local government license to short-term rent and other properties do not
have this license. There is a cap set by local government on the maximum number of short-term rentals licensed to
operate, As the cap is reached, it hampers property values holding many individual owners back.

My area has a lot to offer visitors during vacation months. If I plan to be elsewhere, if | am willing to follow some basic
rules, if | have done nothing wrong....... how on earth should the government be able to preemptively tell me “I’m sorry,
but you can’t rent your own private property.”

The Michigan Legislature needs to fix our Michigan Zoning law. A statewide detinition of the private property right to
rent supports property owners. Clarifying the ability to regulate the activity outside of zoning is also very important.

Having a definition in state law supports the rights of those near rental activity. Once short-term renting is defined and
the ability to properly regulate is clearly stated, it will help the government contro] anything related to rental

activity, Should any issues arise related to rental, the government will have clear direction and support from the Michigan
Legislature, They will have the ability to administer any issues related to how many people are occupying a properly, any
safety issues, or any other property nuisance complaints.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Robert Buelow

Ottawa County
Eddie Sleeper

From: Debbie Tyrrell <debbietyrrell@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 2:10 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB 4722

| am in support of this House Bill 4722. | am totally against putting
regulations on short-term rentals. We have rental property in Sister
Lakes. Without short term rentals there are many families that will
not be able to vacation in our area because they cannot afford to
own ahome. We have families with two or three generations that
love to come up here and have years of wonderful memories. The
restrictions that Silver Creek township are trying to put through will
make it impossible for this wonderful tradition to continue for many
families. We are asking your support of this Bill.

Thank you

Debbie Tyrrell
92213 Fairview Avenue
Benton Harbor

Live, Laugh, Love
Eddie Sleeper

From: Hawkeye Active Shooter Response Training <dan.skoczylas@cls-ent.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 1:27 PM
To: Eddie Sleeper
Subject: Support of HB 4722

Dear Mr. Sleeper,

| write this email in strong support of HB 4722. My wife and | recently purchased a small house in a beach town in
southern Michigan. It was an area that we had visited frequently over the years with our two daughters and had grown
so fond of that we decided to make a huge investment (for our small family) into that community. it had been our
intention to offset some of the costs of the investment ($40,000 in a complete remodel and six months of weekends
spent laboring in the house, which was a complete gut), by renting the property out to families of six or less, several
weeks a year. After confirming that the STR potential was high we moved forward with the purchase of the home and
the rehab.

Now that the work is complete, the city has reversed its support of the STR program and is refusing to issue us, along
with numerous others in the same position, permits to rent the home. The impact has been devastating financially on us
as a family and the house now sits primary empty and unoccupied. No people in the house means no contribution to the
local economy. An empty house means no one eating at the local restaurants and shopping at the local small businesses;
it means no one filling their cars at local gas stations or patronizing local tourist attractions. In short, it makes Michigan,
for any kind of an extended stay (more than 1 day) less attractive.

We are responsible homeowners. We want to he good neighbors. We want to support the community in which this
house is jocated. We want to support the local business community, help it thrive and grow. We cannot do any of these
things if the local government has the ultimate control over what we do with our home to include dictating who stays
there. | know that we are not alone in our support of this bill. There are many, many other homeowners ina similar
position and the local restrictions, almost in a discriminatory manner, make the assumption that if the property is rented
it will automatically be a problem and a nuisance. We don’t take cars away from all people because some drivers are
irresponsible, you dea! with those that are irresponsible, | pray that you will consider the points that | have made here
and distribute this to all responsible committee members. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

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To: Edward Sleeper, Committee Clerk Michigan House of Representatives
From: Jessica Smart, property owner 7248 Lakeview Ave South Haven Michigan

Re: Support of HB4722

Dear Mr. Sleeper,

My husband and | own a vacation home in South Haven and reside full-time in a suburb of Chicago. For
many years we had been looking for a location for a second home where we could spend quality time
with our six children. As our children grew older we felt strongly that we need a place where we could
go as a family that our children would have fond memories and fee! connected to with the hope that as
adults they would return to this location with their children. We vacationed in South Haven a few years
ago and absolutely fell in love with the town! We rented on a home and ended up buying a vacant lot
two door down from the home we rented to build our own dream home. In order to make this dream a
reality we knew that to be able to financially maintain a second home it would have to be used as a
vacation rental. We rely on the income that we receive for approximately 6 rental weeks to be able to
afford the expenses associated with this home. If we could not use this home as a short term rental we
would likely for forced to see our home.

| feel that not allowing short term rentals or enforcing heavy restrictions would cause many individual to
be in the same situation as us thus flooding the market and likely causing a decrease in home values. In

addition to this | think any reduction in rental capacity would be devastating for the local economy. Not

only does out home bring renters to the community but we have also brought many people with us such
as family and friends that would otherwise not have come to South Haven.

My experiences as both a renter and an owner in South Haven have both been positive, There have not
been any problems with our renters of the renters of those in other homes in our communities. |
generally can’t tell the difference between a home that is a rental home and one that is permanent

residence.

!am in support of HB4722 and need the rental income to keep my house.

Thank you,
Eddie Sleeper

From: michael davis <mjdchi@mac.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:33 PM
To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB4722

Sear Mr Sleeper

My name is Michael Davis. My husband Nick and | live fuil time in New Buffalo. We bought our home in 2013. It was a
distressed home with mold in the basement and a tree growing out of the chimney. For the next 11 months we were
renovating the house and then in June 2014 my company closed most of our office in St Joseph, Michigan and | was out
of a Job. Nick was freshly out of graduate school and just starting his career. We were about to watch our dream
evaporate. A friend said why don't you try renting your home for the summer. At first we were apprehensive to have
strangers living in our home but we did not want to lose our home. So we packed up our clothes and personal items and
moved in with family. Two months later | was recruited to Dallas for an incredible position. While we were in TX we
continued to rent our home except for the weeks we'd come up to visit. Each time we stayed in our home we were blown
away with how clean it was. You see, Airbnb, VRBO and other hospitality platforms work on a dual blind review process
Therefore if our guests don't leave our home in excellent condition they'll receive a bad review which would deter other
hosts from renting to them. We had the responsibility to keep the yard manicured and the interior immaculate and only
accept quests with a 4.5 star or higher rating. While we were hame visiting we saw a For Sale By Owner house. It was
inhabited by hoarders and the people were often living in their van because the home was inhabitable. We renovated the
home inside and out and turned it into a short term rental. {n this new normal, we both can work remotely and this past
October we moved back into our home. During our time away, all our neighbors had our phone number if there was an
issue and our property manager lives 10 miles away. Our Mayor lives behind us and 5 houses up the road. In the past 7
years we've owned three homes with a total of 4 units and never received a call or had an incident. If it wasn’t for short
term rentals we would have lost all our savings and become homeless. We love our community. We love the energy of
downtown and love when the summers are filled with people to make their own memories. For us New Buffalo started as
a vacation spot and now, our full time home.

Thank you
Michael Davis & Nick Holevas
Eddie Sleeper

From: dkae1177@gmail.com

Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 11:57 AM
To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB4722

My name is Debra Tiernan. | grew up in Michigan City, approximately 15 miles from New
Buffalo. As a young adult , | spent a lot of time in New Buffalo and fell in love with the community.
| enjoyed the playful and happy energy the city exuded.

2008 - 2011 | went through a divorce, stage 3 cancer treatment which led to finical ruin.

My oncologist suggested 1 change my life or he would be treating me again. | sold what | had left,
and moved to New Buffalo. The little city full of vacationers and a joyful spirit. | found a small
place to rent and reset my life. While rebuilding on a dog wajking income, my

new boyfriend agreed to buy a small, run down house, for me to rent from him. The house was
once a full time rental and now housed squatters. It needed a lot of work, but it was all |

could afford . While living there for two years we renovated the home for myself and pup.
During the renovation my boyfriend and | decided to marry. The home is very small with little
closet space. A home across the street went up for sale so we purchased it and decided to turn
my little place into a Short Term Rental. It is important to me to keep the home as itis the space
where | rebuilt my life and gave me peace. Being able to keep the home and share it with others
who want to bring their pups and families, to enjoy New Buffalo as | do ,has not only helped me
with my financial strains from cancer treatment , but it has brought so much joy to the families
who can share a home with a yard ,a grill, a kitchen and fully stocked home to make their stay in
New Buffalo even more enjoyable.

Sent from my iPhone
Eddie Sleeper

From: marv haveman <marvhaveman@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 3:45 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB4722

Dear Mr. Sleeper and Committee:

|M cottage owner here is SW Michigan (south Haven). | rent cut my cottage 2 and no more than 4 weeks during the
summer months. It helps us to support and keep our summer home, which we can enjoy year around. Our township has
ordinances and rules in place, inspections and rental licenses are enforced on a yearly basis. We must adhere to alll
safety, fire, and parking rules set up by the township.

| also pay taxes on the rental income earned. Most importantly, many in our smaller lake communities depend on the $'s
spent in their shops ,fish, boating,ect. Families that come from many different states to spend time with their loved
ones for a week and enjoy what Michigan has to offer in our most popular time of year, Is a huge PLUS for Michigan.
Thank you

Marvin Haveman
Eddie Sleeper

From: Cary Claver <CClaver27@Comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2021 5:52 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB 4722

Dear Committee Clerk Edward Sleeper

The following email and comments are in support of HB4722 and should be distributed to all
committee members prior to the upcoming vote.

My name is Cary Claver. My wife Lisa and I completed building a home in South Haven Michigan
in 2016 and have enjoyed numerous long weekends and even a full-week stays in our vacation
home the last few summers, entertaining friends and family, and taking in some quiet time just for
ourselves. It is our desire that someday we will have this home as a permanent residence once we
are both able to retire. It was never in our plans to use our home as a rental. Actually, it never even
crossed our minds until a neighbor stated to us that she “knew” that our home and the one going up
behind us were going to be rentals, well before she even knew who we were and the house was still
under construction. It seemed odd to me that someone would just randomly make a statement like
that, but now that I am aware of the conflicts of neighbor against neighbor and towns against
residential property owners, I understand her motivation for saying that and the hostility in her
voice.

Since we built our home, I have heard of complaints to the police, crowded beaches, and noisy
raucous tourists, I question if 1 am even in the same neighborhood as the residents making these
complaints. The vacationers (short-term renters) that we have encountered have been the
friendliest and best temporary neighbors we could ask for and we welcome them to

Michigan. We’ve recruited willing visitors to help accept deliveries, move furniture in our home,
and even help bring in a small refrigerator to an upstairs wet bar area. We have enjoyed their
company at the beach and in our home. Most are multi-generational families, just trying to enjoy a
little “together time”, the same as us. I have yet to see short term renters flood overcrowded
beaches or be disruptive in our neighborhood. JI have never had a problem finding adequate space
to set up my beach chairs and table. My time in South Haven is exactly as I imagined it would be,
with friendly neighbors, beautiful scenery, and lots of quiet time.

My wife and I support the use of short-term rentals. We occasionally rent it out short term to help
with our housing expenses. It makes no sense to us to leave a home empty when it can be occupied
by tourists who contribute to the economy of the townships, counties and nearby towns. (and help
offset expenses for the homeowner). We have been at our home frequently the past 5 years
throughout the year and have not seen disruption that many claim is happening. | think that many
STR stories are fabricated or at least exaggerated to make it look as though short-term rentals are
destroying the tranquility of our neighborhoods. There are some permanent homesteads that are
known to cause street congestion, loud noise, light pollution, etc. Problems, or perceived problems
aren’t limited only to the properties that allow short-term rentals. Short-term rentals have always

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been a part of South Haven and other towns in Michigan. Our sub-division called Miami Park, was
originally intended to be vacation homes, and only in recent years have permanent homesteads
been established here. The Master Plan in Casco township/Allegan County even mentions summer
homes and retirement homes on the bluffs of Lake Michigan. What is really happening is a group
of people don’t like the amount of change (new homes and increased people) that has come to the
Miami Park neighborhood which is really so unfortunate.

HB 4722 should contain the section outlined that prevents local governments from restricting STRs
for property owners in residential zoned communities.

Cary and Lisa Claver, CClaver27(@Comcast.net

7266 Atlantic Ave, South Michigan
Eddie Sleeper

From: Paul Hresko <pmbhresko@aol.com>

Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2021 7:48 AM

To: Eddie Sleeper; msitkauskas@senate.michigan.gov; Rep. John R. Roth (District 104);
sencvanderwall@senate.michigan.gov

Subject: Support of HB 4722 for the House Commerce and Tourism Committee and in support
of SB 446 for the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee, respectively,

May 15, 2021

To Whom it May Concern —

| am writing to formally express my support of HB 4722 for the House Commerce and Tourism Committee and in support of SB
446 for the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee, respectively.

| nave owned and operated Short-Term Rentals in the village of Elk Rapids Michigan Since 1994 - 27 years. It has been a wonderful
experience! | have rented to many people from alt parts of our country as well as families from England, Australia and Ireland. Many of
which have chosen to relocate to Elk Rapids and ultimately make it their home. | have had ZERO complaints in the past 27 years from
the immediate neighbors or anyone else.

The STR families that | rent to are mostly friends and relatives of local residents that cannot be accommodated as quests in their own
homes so they seek alternative accommodations. We do not have any hotels in our village. STR's have filled an incredible void.

STR quests have contributed necessary and vital financial contributions via our local businesses -— many of which could not survive
without the seasonal income. If this were not the case, the local business would be open year-round.

In the off season, | have rented my STR's to iong term (6 — 9 Months) families relocating to our area. In fact, currently | am renting to
two such families — one is a new school teacher at our local middle school and the other is in Marketing. The third family | am renting to
this off season experienced a house fire last summer and they needed temporary housing as their rebuilt their home this past

winter. This has allowed them the ability to monitor the construction of their new home while allowing their 3 children to remain in the
local school system they have attended since kindergarten.

This topic has created divisiveness within our community driven primarily by the personal opinions of a handful of people that have
moved to our little tourist community from gated communities. These individuals appear to require a litany of excessive rules and
regulations to feel safe. We have such gated communities within minutes of our quaint village that offer this type of community culture
and regulation. Itis not reasonable te request long standing local residents to be forced to conform to countless new rules and
regulations simply based out of the fear of a handful of residents that require such stringent regulations. Elk Rapids already has
ordinances in place to protect the local community from noise and every other concern identified by those in opposition to STR's.

{am elated that there is a Bill in place to help resolve this matter once and for all.

Sincerely,

Paul Hresko — Resident and Owner of STR’s
208 Traverse St.
Elk Rapids MI 49629
Eddie Sleeper

From: Julie Ritchie <julieritchieO9@qmail.com>

Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 8:26 AM

To: SenkLaSata@senate.michigan.gov

Cec: Eddie Sleeper; Rep. Sara Cambensy (District 109); Rep. John D. Cherry (District 49); Rep.

Diana Farrington (District 30); Rep. Tullio Liberati (District 13); Rep. Mari Manoogian
{District 40); Rep. David W. Martin (District 48); Rep. John R. Roth (District 104); Rep.
Rodney Wakeman (District 94); Rep. Pauline Wendzel {District 79); Rep. Karen Whitsett
{District 9)

Subject: HB4722 - Citizen comment letter for the record of the hearing of May 18, 2021

Owner's story of a vacation rental in New 8uffalo, Michigan

To those interested in short term rentals,

Hello, My name is Julie Ritchie and | own a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in New Buffalo where | lived most of my life. |
graduated from New Buffalo High School in 1975. Through the years, I’ve watched New Buffalo grow from a small poor farm
community to a thriving vacation hot spot because we are located along Lake Michigan. When | was young, the city of New
Buffalo and the harbor had a depressed look and feel ta it. Then came few by few some vacationers and our community
started to thrive. Small businesses popped up; ice cream stands, boutiques, souvenir shops, etc, condo’s were built, many
offered their homes for vacationers to enjoy. It has been nice to see the growth and beauty come alive in New Buffalo.

For me, a few things happened and | moved to a different house but | did not want to sell and my children did not want me
to sell my home so | offered it as a cottage vacation rental in 2013. Most often it rented to 4 adults and a couple of children
which gave the opportunity for a couple of families to gather together and enjoy time together. It was a time for good
fellowship for those using my cottage, for the local business and for me as this is my retirement income. | do not have a 401K
or a pension. This is my retirement income. | am 63.

My home did not rent for vacationers last year because of the City of New Buffalo. The city counsel has decided to stop
vacation rentals for non truthful reasons, claiming some vacationers made too much noise. Yet, several times the city has
closed down the Main Street for a week long and hired LOUD bands to play in the middle of the street. Closing the street
made it difficult to go to the local grocery store or to the beach. The noise the city allows for this is no comparison to what
noise a few vacationers may have made. Many nights while | was trying to get to sleep, | had to hear the loud bands play their
music, my children as well.

As of now, The city counsel made a requirement that owners get a permit to offer their homes, but then a short time after,
they put a cap on it to stop it. | was not aware of this. The city did not send a notice to all home owners with the new
requirements. The city does send out notice of water bills, tax bills and assessments but failed to send this very important
notice. When | found out about this “moratorium” by a friend, it was too late for me. My income has been greatly
affected. The city does expect me to continue to pay taxes though.

Most important is that | need this income. It is my retirement income. The city it taking it away from me.

i've always enjoyed meeting people and welcoming the vacationers, but it’s not so for many of the locals here. | recail
some local people calling the vacationers FIP’S. F%&kin Illinois People. Some locals in New Buffalo are mean and downright
nasty to the vacationers. The name calling needs to stop. It is time to show hospitality. | hope that after you read my letter, it
would encourage you to ask the New Buffalo city counsel members if they have ever called our wonderful vacationers
names...under oath of course.

Please help our community show a loving spirit within and encourage the growth of vacation rentals.
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Blessings,

Julie Ritchie

Owner of Garden Cottage in New Buffalo Michigan
850-288-1900
Eddie Sleeper .

From: Gerald Webb <webb.gerald@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 9:15 AM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Ce: Terri Webb

Subject: Support of HB 4722

Clerk Sleeper,

| am writing in support of HB 4722 and would like to share with you my family’s circumstances that have led to
my support for the bill. | grew up in South Haven Michigan where my great grandparents immigrated from the
Netherlands. My grandparents and great grandparents remained in the area relying largely on employment
from the orchards, resorts and tourism from Chicago visitors. Unfortunately, by the time my father was of
working age, the resorts had vanished in exchange for struggling small manufacturing businesses. This forced
my father to work in the building trades which had him overnight nearly every night somewhere other than
home. This was his only realistic option for raising a family given the local economic circumstances at the
time. | missed him being home with us at night. By the time | was of working age, those struggling small
industrial manufacturing businesses were also now gone. The city had now lost a big part of its tourism
industry and nearly all its manufacturing industry. | was forced to leave my hometown to seek employment
elsewhere due to these unfortunate circumstances. As you well know, these circumstances have been true up
and down the shoreline of West Michigan.

After being away for almost 20 years, | had been successful enough to be able to choose where | lived rather
than be forced to live where my employment was. Having this unique opportunity, | decided to bring my
family back to my hometown and raise my son where | grew up and preferred to raise him. While | was away,
South Haven had turned again to embrace tourism as it had in my grandparents’ time. | saw this as an
opportunity to participate in this and possibly create something that would provide an opportunity that my
father and | did not have which was to stay in our hometown for employment. During my time away, | was
also fortunate enough to be able to invest in a second home in the South Haven area and later in the Traverse
City area. This was my opportunity to share with my family the wonders of the Michigan’s west coast that |
loved before we were able to call it home full time.

Unfortunately, the recession came and put our ability to keep the family vacation homes at risk. To keep
these homes for my family to enjoy, | needed them to generate income to support themselves. So, we turned
them into part-time short-term rentals while we were still able to enjoy them when they were not

rented, This is how my son spent his toddler years and my daughter her teens years. Without the short-term
rental opportunity, | don’t know that we would have been able to keep these homes in our family which gave
my family the opportunity to spend so much time on the west coast of Michigan | had grown up loving.

This short-term rental opportunity also showed my family the opportunity to make South Haven home to raise
my son, support our family with income to live, create something that would allow my son the opportunity to
remain in the area and make a living. Something my father and | did not have the opportunity to do. This also
showed us we could provide the opportunity for others that wished to remain in South Haven where they
grew up and to have meaningful employment. Creating opportunity for others had become a passion of mine
as | was fortunate enough to find people early in my career that had this same passion which afforded me
such great opportunities.
As a result of this, in 2014, we founded Beachwalk Properties www.lovemyhaven.com. We did so for the
reasons | mentioned above, but also because my wife had found great personal satisfaction with sharing her
adopted home of South Haven with so many who wanted to enjoy for just a short time what we were lucking
enough to enjoy full time. The development of this firm has accomplished what we had dreamed with the
ability to provide the two-top managers in the firm wages of over $90,000 per year, one of who is only 23
years old. Both of whom were born and raised in the South Haven area. Entry level position for full time and
part time employment of $15/hr. and cleaning services contractors are paid the hourly equivalent of $30-
$50/hr. at our firm.

This short-term rental service is now hosting guests every week of every month of the entire year. Making it a
full-time contributor to the local economy with consequential revenue to so many businesses as these guests
are hosted in our community. These short-term rental activities are now a year-round benefit, not just a
seasonal benefit. This in addition to providing significant tax generation at the state and local level.

Because of what appears to be overzealous but assumed well intentioned zoning efforts by appointed locals
{who are significantly detached from the real consequences of their actions) are unconsciously putting our
tourism benefits to so many from short-term rentals at risk. | am greatly concerned that local zoning
prohibitions and restrictions will put all this benefit at risk for our employees, our communities, our state, and
most of all for the unique tourism benefits we are afforded on the west coast of Michigan. | have this concern
as | have watched our local government continually revise local zoning ordinances which began to restrict and
eliminate short-term rentals with no value or benefit to the community.

Please share my message with the committee members as | am asking that they support HB 4722 because it
allows local governments to protect against nuisances in my community while ensuring Michigan can embrace
the tourism potential that comes with short-term rentals.
In Support of House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy
May 18, 2021

Has anyone here ever had a bad neighbor? Maybe someone who has people over all the time and
constantly throws parties? Their friends park in your grass? Their teenagers fly down the street while
your kids are trying to learn to bike?

I’ve heard those complaints all my life. | hear them now about short-term renters. But I’ve heard them
about regular homeowners and long-term renters as well. It’s been a consistent complaint for decades
in this country about renters causing problems and changing the neighborhood and cities trying to zone
them out of existence.

But, eventually, states decided to not allow that to happen. Long-term renters are an important part of
the housing market and our economy. Banning them causes all kinds of issues.

ve thought about this when considering my testimony here on short-term rentals. For as long as the
“cottage up north” has existed, property owners have rented out their property to others and websites
like Homeaway, VRBO and Airbnb have made this process easier than ever. But local governments in
some Michigan communities are starting to overregulate and even ban short-term rentals like these.
The complaints are similar to ones we've all heard about long-term renters and regular homeowners.

Unfortunately, rather than focusing on the problematic renters, local governments have gone after the
entire industry of short-term rentals. The Mackinac Center has heard from many of those who have
been shut down. Like Linda in Dowagiac who has been able to keep her cottage in the family for 100
years through short-term rentals. Or Julie who has lived in New Buffalo her whole life and survives with
no pension or 401K by renting her home, which is now in jeopardy. Or Mike in St. Clair Shores who spent
thousands to renovate a home, bettering the neighborhood, before being shut down. To their
knowledge, no neighbors ever complained about their guests — but they are out of business and out of
luck because of their cities overbearing regulations.

To me, there is no true solution to the problem of being annoyed with the lifestyle of your neighbors.
But there are ways to mitigate it. House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446 strike a good balance for property
rights from both perspectives.

This bill prevents local governments from banning short-term rentals, but explicitly allows other local
regulations to curb these annoyances, as long as they are applied on a consistent basis. This provides
property owners the freedom to rent their property, but locals governments can still enforce ordinances
related to noise, traffic, parking, advertising, littering and more.

One of the most important individual rights is the ability to own and control your private property. The
right to use your property as you see fit can be bothersome to others and governments can create
regulations to help mitigate issues that might arise between neighbors. But thase regulations should be
fair and limited. This navigates those issues and protects property owners’ rights while maintaining the
ability for local governments to regulate when necessary.
Date May 17, 2021
The Honorable Edward Sleeper
POB 30014 Lansing, Michigan 48909

Re: HB Bill 4722

Dear Mr. Edward:

I, Brent M. Little, a loan officer and a constituent, | urge you to support women and even more sc minorities and small
local business income and halt the undue regulations of Airbnb. | plead with you to consider this a violation of private
property rights, an attack on our local and state economies and an overreach on our democratic processes.

My dutiful wife Amy a Chinese-American is a marvelous stay at home mother of our two children Arnoid and Brianna.
She passionately with deep conviction and pride believes in the American Dream and with every ounce of her soul in
providing a PURE Michigan Bed and Breakfast style experience for all of her guests booked on the advertising platform
Airbnb. She invested in providing cultural and artistic experiences for the families that come to visit Traverse City in the
summer, which contributes to the symbolism of the American Dream, PURE Michigan and stands proudly as a
Wolverine, Michigander a minority woman entrepreneur, a wife and mother. This pride has been threatened by undue
hardship of overreaching regulations that do not contribute to the economic well-being of Michigan families, our local,
state or national economy.

Airbnb: offers cultural and artistic as well as healthy competition

Grand Traverse County ranks as Airbnb’s second most popular destination with $8 million in revenue and 53,000 guests
in Michigan where the state hosting 600,00 guests and more than $78 million in revenue (2018). Airbnb hosts in Ingham
County alone earned 1.2 million through 11,300 guest stay (2018), which boosts the local and state economy. Airbnb is
a platform for the middle class especially in times of lingering effects of domino effects from multiple financial crisis.
There are over 7,000 options in this Great state posted on Airbnb to rent an experience in Pure Michigan and it should
not be overregulated nor permissible to ban short-term rentals. Simply put, there is a demand for nontraditional
options and we are providing a health supply of alternative private property experiences for the community to thrive
and tourists to enjoy.

Community stability

According to the Harvard Business Review Airbnb’s home-sharing growth “contributes to about one-fifth of the average
annual increase in U.S. rents and about one-seventh of the average annual increase in U.S. housing prices. “Private
homeownership short-term rental options do not destroy community stability, they create and maintain it: we live, work
and invest in our communities presently and will continue to in the future. These options prevent families from losing
their homes especially during economic uncertainty by provide flexible options for living, work and income.
Furthermore, temporary housing could in fact prevent families from being homeless or living in hotels as well as various
other benefits of renting a room, camper or other housing option a private homeowner may see fit to temporarily rent
for housing or vacations! The monies are further invested in our local economies and redistributed within Michigan
communities, such as Traverse City and across our nation, creating jobs and stimulating the economy. Please make this
a higher priority by continuing to support small businesses/income run by minority women to support their families and
local economies.

Women and minorities

Women have been disproportionately disenfranchised and impacted by the economic conditions these burdens are to
much for them to carry. Michigan smail business employ 1.9 million people (49% of the private workforce).
Furthermore, the median income for individuals who are self-employed at their own incorporated businesses was
$49,302 and for unincorporated a mere $22,597 (2007). The demographics of Michigan women and minority
demographics are already quite a dire representation of their potential and to further heavily burden them with
regulations that shut them out of the economic means is quite shameful.

Democratic processes, sloppy and unclear regulations, erosion of trust and violation of private property rights

Furthermore, the limited democratic process is currently in question with these regulations not just from an overreach
and abuse of power and limited democratic dialog. Two years ago we received a letter stating the township will exert
authority in licensing of $1,000 to anyone renting via Airbnb and gave residents 1 week to prepare for public meetings,
which is completely unreasonable. Not only did this devastate families, but they were also forced to attempt lega!
action to stop these intrusive and destructive fines that shut down small incame generations for Michigan families.
After thousands of dollars, a heavy investment in time, the fee was reduced to $300. In return we are not receiving any
services as a home owner, have had to revoke our homestead exemption which has disabled them further into
destruction, survival mode and tarnished their image as a provider on Airbnb. Furthermore, we must upload photos,
gets permits, inspections, insurances and provide it to a 3 party company in California. Why is a company in California
controlling our local community ordinances, rules and regulations? This company is collecting fees and documents on
behalf of the township and simply fine us if we are not in compliance of their new unclear and sloppy rules. Finally, we
must notify our neighbors that we are Airbnb, which is in some cases not feasible and a violation of privacy might | add
to neighbors who are % mile away on both sides. The kicker was the septic, which has to be redone to meet new
standards despite the permits for the older systems are still valid with an estimated cost of 10K.

Prohibiting shorter term rentals through the local zoning rules via permits and impeding on private property rights is a
violation of trust and abuse of power to destroy economic opportunities for families such as mine, which unjustly
impacts women and minorities and further distorts the American Dream, which is already in the frying pan for so many
families. Please stop the madness of running entrepreneurs out of our local economy and put an end to the war that has
been waged against short-term rental statewide. This over regulation is unfairly targeting families, community, State of
Michigan and unincorporated self-employed income generation across our nation. The regulation itself lacks clarity,
impacts communities disproportionately and unfairly, and is an overreach of power, sloppy policy and an attack on focal
democratic processes and limiting economic opportunities.

This temper tantrum from political extremists including the Michigan Relators Association, hotels and other special
interest groups is in fact the only discourteous and undemocratic noise and behavior occurring by possibly canceling
reservations, destabilizing tourists experiences and options a sour attempt to destroy healthy competition and
community stability across our state. In my humble option, this situation is outrageously unreasonable an unjust to
attack options to generate small incomes that drive econamic prosperity within Michigan. Please, courageously stand
with your constituents and against special interests causing undue hardship and support our continued existence. It
should not be illegal to share your home or temporary rent your hame this is simply a violation of private property
rights! We are in fact the stability of Michigan’s market, and we are most certainly preserving neighborhood stability,
and as usual always on the side and in the spirit of good faith in democracy, but there is no middle ground when our
wellbeing, property rights, democracy, economy and the very symbol of Pure Michigan is at stake.

Sincerely and with deep Wolverine convictions,

Brent M. Little
Loan Officer
166 High Lake Road Traverse City, Michigan 49696

1-586-514-0264
Eddie Sleeper

From: Jodi Grant <jodi.grant@plantemoran.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:14 AM
To: Eddie Sleeper
Subject: HB 4722
Mr. Sleeper,

This email contains remarks that are in support of HB 4722 and should be distributed to all committee members.

My husband and | are property owners within the city of New Buffalo, Berrien county, MI. We reside in the Chicagoland
area but have visited the New Buffalo area for many years and ultimately decided to purchase a property in 2017 with
plans to ultimately retire to the area. In the meantime, we planned to financially support this investment by renting the
property out during the summer season given New Buffalo's draw as a tourist destination. We rented similar places for
many years and wanted to give back and invest in the community. We have been responsible short term renters since
that time and have never had a complaint issued. Additionally, we continue to invest and improve in our property as we
take great pride in it, use it as a vacation home ourselves and have future plans to retire there.

We are currently unable to rent our property as the City of New Buffalo has (1) required Short Term Rental permits be
issued to each property and (2) issued a moratorium which has prevented us from obtaining the aforementioned permit.
The places a financial hindrance on us which should it continue will force us to sell our property and find other areas to
visit and vacation. The current efforts by local government has already soured our feelings about the community not
only because of the direct impact it has to us but also the short sightedness of the actions they've taken. The tourism
industry in New Buffalo and MI in general will only be negatively impacted by the stringent actions they are taking.
Eliminating the ability to do STR through the moratorium will significantly reduce the number of visitors to the town
having a direct impact on the restaurants, shops and other local businesses as they depend on the summer tourism to
survive. This is contrary to the efforts of the State Legislature to support and develop a sustainable tourism industry.

We try to provide our guests with a family oriented experience with information about local restaurants, wineries,
activities, trails, blueberry picking, apple picking and all of the other luxuries MI provides. We do not profit from the STR
but rather just cover our mortgage on the property. Our motivation is purely around giving us the opportunity to visit
and area we love now and in the future.

We ask that you support HB 4722 and support STR in the great State of Michigan.

Jodi & John Grant

Jodi Grant, CPA | Partner | Tax

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From: Stephanie Jones <vendoomnia@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 10:09 AM

To: Eddie Sleeper; msitkauskas@senate.michigan.gov
Subject: STR testimony

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is John DeMay, | am a real estate broker and owner of Proex Property Management where we manage short, and long-term rentals. | am writing
im Support of property owner rights and more specifically short-term rentals. | grew up on Alger Street, attended Skandy Knoll Elementary
School, Graveraet Middle School, a proud Redman from Marquette Senor High School, and an NMU Alum where | graduated with a bachelors degree in

2004

I have seen the beautiful progression of our city over the last 30+ years and | can confidently say that the increase in rental properties over the years both
long, and short-term has not negatively impacted or changed the average block in the city in any way. There seems to be some sort of stigma associated to
short-term rentals including the fear of reduced property values, nuisance, and others. Frankly, these claims are unsubstantiated and mostly false. The very
small number of residents not in favor of short-term rentals are the same residents that will have grievance with just about any change, On the other hand,
many of the property owners in the city like myself, are not afforded the opportunity to vote or to voice our position as we do not live within the jurisdiction
of the city limits, More often than not, we are paying more in taxes than any person sitting on the city commission and some of us are probably paying more
than every board member combined. This is not meant to be a negative comment, rather an informative and sometimes overlooked position of many

property owners in our community

| will tel! you from a personal tevel and a professional level that short-term rentals are far less problematic than long-term rentals. If | had a choice, | would
ive ona street with 20 short-term rentals over 1 long term rental. Being in the short-term rental business is very competitive, As many of you may know
from your own experience, vacationers are extremely choasey when selecting the right place to stay on their trip. Short-term rentals rely heavily on high
ratings for successful future bookings. One bad review can cost thousands in lost revenue! To maintain the highest rating, properties must be wel] kept and
clean, inside and out! Lastly, the clientele renting short-term rental is grossly middle to upper class professionals coming for work or vacation. | have never
once in 13 years had an issue from a guest or neighbor renting a short-term rental nor have | ever had to apply a security deposit from a guest following

their stay. Short term rentals are far better properties to manage, the tenants/guests are far superior in quality than that of jong-term renters overall

With the increase in popularity in our city, it is not in the best interest of the city to regulate the number of short-term rentals. The swift rise in inflation and
the cost of affordable housing in the city is creating 2 rise in demand for both long, and short-term rentals. The current restriction paced upon the short-
term rental market in comparison to the long-term rental market is not applied based on any factual basis, rather hearsay, comments from those with no
experience, and a handful of unsubstantiated grievances based on potential fear, Applying the same logic to the long-term rentals would have catastrophic
effects to the real estate market in city, Please let homeowners make decisions on what they do with their own property, let the market dictate and fill the

needs of the community, and open up our rental community to allow more guest to visit our city.

Best regards,

John DeMay
John DeMay | Branch Office Broker

1229 West Washington St

Marquette, MI 49855
William D Lenga and Lorene A. D'Orazio
15927D Lake Avenue
P.O. Box 510
Union Pier, MI 49127

House Commerce and Tourism & Senate Regulatory Reform Committees
RE: House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446

Dear Committee Members,

My name is William Lenga and along with my wife Lorene D'Orazio own several properties in Berrien
County that serve as our second home (Union Pier) for over 22 years and as short-term rental
properties in New Buffalo and Sawyer since 2013. The area is known as Harbor Country and has
been primarily a resort and second home destination along the shores of Lake Michigan since the
early 1900's. We have a long relationship and significant personal investment of time and treasure in
and with Harbor Country as my wife and | are now 65+ and have enjoyed visiting this area since we
were in high school in the early 1970's and together for nearly 35 years first as day trippers, then as
renters, then as a second homeowner and now seeing this as our retirement home.

We support the efforts expressed in both the House and Senate Bills from the perspective of a long
term community member, a second homeowner and an owner/operator of investment property and
believe that this legislation is urgently needed as local governments have just gone too far in efforts
to deny the property rights of non-homestead property owners and need to be guided to a fair and
responsible regulatory framework that respects the rights of all community constituents.

We expect that all the municipal bodies and their associations will scream loudly with the cry that
this legislation diminishes the communities right to self-governance. We beg that each of you look
past this noise as, unfortunately, with respect to the STR issue, this argument ignores the fact that
governance in this context has become little more than a bigoted, factually unsupported attack on
property owners with no vote on the matter and the views of a small subset of the community that
want to blame all ills of their communities on STR properties, the people that rent and the people
that own these properties. Much of the local political strategy reflects the classic NIMBY tactics used
by a few very loud voices to create a problem with the only solution being the banishment of the
activity or use through outright prohibitions or a regulatory framework that is so burdensome and
hostile that the activity cannot be economically sustained.

The State courts have also been a factor in this debate with their support of local legislative
initiatives based on the presumption that these local rules have been well considered, supported by
findings of fact and fairly applied. The only problem with this is that the local legislative efforts have
been anything but and with favorable court rulings have become more emboldened and encouraged
to continue this sort of prejudicial legislative activity. The Courts will be fair but need to have the
proper legislative direction so that they can do their job fairly. The proposed bills can provide the
necessary guidance for our Courts.

As tourism and real estate development of primary and secondary residential properties stand as the
primary industries left in South West Michigan, these local STR ordinances run contrary to the reality
of the local economies and the public policy efforts of the State Legislature to encourage, support and
develop a sustainable tourism industry. In South West Michigan this effort has resulted in the
development of Native American Casino Gaming, development of a craft beverage industry,
encouragement of eco and agro tourism that by all accounts has been well received by the public and
contributed to job creation and economic successes. This State effort has also resonated with
individuals who have invested in properties used as STRs that clearly support the visitation and
success of these State sponsored tourism development efforts.
Committee members, as you know, the rental of homes and cottages has been the vacation
destination of choice of families in Michigan by both residents of Michigan and of the surrounding
states for well over 100 years. The Harbor County area has been the refuge of countless people for
more than a century first served by the trains and steamships that brought people here initially as
day trippers, then as renters, then as owners and finally as full-time residents. This cycle in times
past and continuing today started with a visit, to a cottage, by Lake Michigan, Superior and Huron,
the great “inland oceans” or te one of the thousands of inland lakes, to play in the water and on the
beach, to catch your first fish, to hike in the woods, to climb a great sand dune, to pick apples,
peaches, cherries and grapes; to share the joy of life with family and friends, to make lifelong
memories, together under one roof. This is not the experience of a hotel off the interstate highway.
This is the experience of a cottage, a home, a camp. It is a place where three or four generations ofa
family come together as one family, where lifelong friends have a chance to reunite to share a few
brief days together. This is the experience my wife, Lorene and ! try to provide with our STR and I
know for a fact that every responsible owner is like minded in their effort to be the "welcome wagon"
to this area and community and our State. To provide the stage where family and friends can renew,
refresh and reunite that result in memories shared for a lifetime. STRs are the luxury resorts of
Michigan. Try a Google search for luxury resorts in Michigan. The list is short, very short unlike other
popular tourist areas including Wisconsin, This is not a problem but rather it is the Michigan
advantage for tourism, the chance to live as a local, first on vacation, then as a second homeowner
and then as a full-time resident

STR ordinances around the country seem to start with the premise that STR properties are evil, that
the owners have nothing but a profit motive without regard for the impact on the community, that
the rentals deprive locals of affordable homes and create a danger to the community. Little of this
vitriol is ever supported with facts as opposed to bald faced assertions of a few members of the
community. Much of the rhetoric is fear and prejudice, envy, intolerance of anything other than “my
thoughts, my way”. Why can’t we put these thoughts aside and re-start this discussion with a basic
view that STR owners in this community feel so strongly about this State, this community that they
have made a large personal investment here of time and treasure, that they want to be an asset of the
community and help make it stronger, more viable and a better place for all to live and enjoy?

Committee members, | submit to you that this is what you are voting for today, the opportunity for all
people to enjoy the benefits and beauty of this great State together as family and friends ina
welcoming place.

Respectfully submitted,

$/ William D. Lenga
S/Lorene A. D’
Eddie Sleeper

From: Garrett Bruinius <garrettbruinius@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:15 AM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: STR in Michigan.

To whom it may concern,

My name is Garrett Bruinius. | ama property owner in New buffalo Michigan. My wife and | were looking to invest ina
property to enjoy with our family and friends, with the potential to help us out financially with college comming soon for
the kids and retirement later in life.

| pulled retirement money to invest in new buffalo michigan. | don't mind needing a permit or any of the regulations
they are proposing in the town. But they are also denying me the right to use STR with my property bel amin Ri. | am
asking you to please pass legislation to protect people and families investing in michigan. | don't want my decision to
invest in michigan to be incorrect. For my family and future families who lock to invest in michigan and all its
potential. Thank you

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Eddie Sleeper

From: Melissa Piorkowski <melissa.piorkowski@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 11:42 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: HB 4722 Support

Dear Mr. Sleeper,
These remarks are in support of HB 4722 and should be distributed to al] committee members.

My husband and I grew up in the metro Detroit area but now live in Chicago. As we've gone back and forth to
visit family over the last 10 years, we fell in love with a small beach town on our route, New Buffalo. We’ve
entertained buying a property here since 2016. We wanted a home that was close to town so we could take the
Amtrak back and forth and walk to all of the essentials. We also wanted a place that would allow us to host our
parents, siblings, nieces and nephews from Detroit and Chicago together under one roof. We finally found that
home in August 2020!

The exterior of the home was in obvious disrepair and we quickly found out parts of the interior were too. We
love this home and have been living here since October 2020 to manage renovations and safety related
upgrades. At one point staying at the house without heat for days while we dealt with a carbon monoxide issue.
Our parents have also spent many long weekends here tackling lengthy to do lists.

Our plan was to rent the home some this summer to help offset the cost of all the expenses we quickly incurred.
We've invested an additional 50% of the purchase price on renovations with plans to tackle major landscaping
improvements this fall. With new flexible work from home arrangements, we will be spending more time in
Michigan.

The narrative that short term rentals are dangerous or are party houses is not fair. The owners aren’t all in it
“just for the money”. This is our home! We don’t want it trashed. We bought high chairs, baby gates and
created a playroom to attract multi-generational families.

We hire local contractors, cleaning crews, trades and landscapers and support the local restaurants, coffee
shops, grocery stores, salons and shops. We want to comply with local regulations and have even made sure our
house meets ail requirements outlined in a drafted proposal by our city.

Without short-term rental revenue to offset some of the costs, we will be forced to rethink everything. The
landscaper will be cancelled, we will most likely have to sell our home at a loss and we will no longer have the
stomach to visit our favorite spots in town. The city will have lost owners who are genuinely interested in the
town’s success and willing to comply with everything that is asked of us.

Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,
Melissa Piorkowski
Annemarie Wigton 5/17/2021
10825 S$, Orchard Way
Traverse City, MI 49684

Dear Legislators, Elected Officials, and Committee Members,

My husband and | live in Eimwood Township in Leelanau County, MI. We wish to voice our support for
HB 4722 and $B 446 to classify short-term rentals (STR) as a personal property right allowable in all
zoning districts.

In our township we own and operate one STR and manage another for my parents. Two years ago a
resident raised concerns about STR and for the past two years our Zoning Board and Township Board
have been deciding how to balance this issue.

| would like to share with you the facts surrounding STR in our area and how we have been able to
educate our community (including the opposition) and tell you the benefit of STR for our family.

Opponents of STR have made unsubstantiated claims that STR will bring in “bad” people to our
neighborhoods-specifically sex offenders and porn producers. They claim that STR are taking over the
housing market and driving up prices, not allowing young families to find housing. They simultaneously
claim that STR will drive up prices of houses but also decrease property values because no on will want
to live next to an STR. | would like to address each of these items and their falsehoods.

Short-term rentals in Elmwood Township are not taking over the housing market. When the board broke
down the numbers, they discovered that of the roughly 2000 homes, half were non-homestead
(summer homes). Of the 2000 homes, there were only roughly 100 STR as confirmed by Host
Compliance, Many of the non-homestead homes are lakefront and the owners rent them out to off-set
the cost of owning and maintaining these beautiful properties worth much more than any young family
just starting out can afford. The more | have learned about the housing shortage the more | have come
to believe that the housing crisis has multiple facets. In our area it is the restrictive zoning and building
regulations that have stifled the market. | believe that the less restrictions and more flexible the housing
options, the better. In much of our residential district zoned R1, owners cannot rent out a room,
apartment, or even their primary residence to help off-set the cost of living. | am not talking just STR.
They can’t even have a long-term renter to help bring in supplement income, thus negatively affecting
the housing options for both home owner and anyone looking to rent long term. Even if STR were an
option for all and protected under personal property rights, not everyone would opt for this. Another
factor affecting housing is that many young families are seeking the “tiny home” option but these aren’t
allowed in our township due to building codes. STR are not the cause of any housing shortage and now
with building costs so high, the time is urgent to relax regulations on building and renting.

When the complainant came forward to our township worried about STR bringing “bad” people to our
neighborhoods, both our current and past township supervisors made statements that neither had
received a single complaint throughout their terms. This is eight years of STR operating and including the
introduction af booking platforms of AIRBNB and VRBO which were in use in our area during that same
time. Recently, a board member pointed out that even since the discussion of STR that began two years
ago there have been only two complaints (of noise, though we do not have a noise ordinance} and both
by the original complainant. Additionally, he pointed out that during that same time period (and just
down the street from the township hall), there was a sexual assault by a full-time resident. The hosts in
our area are responsible and have methods of screening, communication, and accountability of guests
that bring wonderful guests to our area. Any complaints of “bad” guests are the exception, not the rule.
If these methods can be successfully implemented in our area, they can be in our whole state.

lam sure many Michigan realtors have much more sound data on property values. | can give one
example from our own neighborhood showing that STR do not negatively affect property values. We live
next to our rental and the house two doors down and another across the street both increased in value
and sales price by 40% in 5 years. STR are not slowing down the market or making any area undesirable.

In our area STR helps families of all kinds. STR helps young families by supplementing income. They help
the middle-aged “sandwich generation” that are supporting both their children and their parents. STR
helps pay for future retirement homes. STR is also a viable and reliable residual income for retirees also
giving them peace of mind that their properties aren't sitting vacant while they winter. STR is also the
flexible housing option that our area needs. We personally have hosted renters for 3-6 months that
were looking to buy a home in our area and another completing their internship and grad school.
Neither renter wanted or needed a year-long lease. Other STR owners in our area have had the flexibility
to host medical! professionals, victims of house fires, and individuals and their families travelling to our
cancer center for treatment. STR fits the need in the community of temporary housing with the comfort
of home that a hotel cannot offer.

For us personally, operating our STR has been an amazing experience and necessary for our ability to be
able to live in the area. While other siblings moved away for better work or lower cost of living, the
supplement income that we make from our STR has allowed us to stay and raise our children near their
grandparents, We are both Leelanau natives and both of our parents and grandparents live five minutes
away (that’s 4 generations from our kids to their great-grandparents!). Additionally, my parents are
using their rental income as residual income for their retirement. Our area created an association of
owners called CHER (Citizens Hosting Elmwood Renters) and all have had similar positive experiences.

Short-Term Rentals are a vital part of the community and should be a personal property right, allowed in
all zoning districts. STR owners are naturally incentivized to screen guests to protect their properties.
Townships can make reasonable regulations that would protect residents from the few problem guests.
Decisions on matters as these should be based on facts, not feelings, and certainly not “fear of the
unknown”. If you have any questions for me directly, |am available and happy to help.

Thank you for your time and consideration on this issue.

Sam and Annemarie Wigton
Eddie Sleeper

From: Chris Yonker <chris@chrisyonker.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 8:54 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: Support of House Bill

We are in support of HB 4722 . Please submit this letter and distributed to all committee members.

We own a second home in SW Michigan in New Buffalo Michigan. All of our family lives in
Michigan and by having a second home there we can visit more often.

The rental income of our second home off-sets some of the mortgage so we can afford it.

We've been connected to New Buffalo for many decades, give or take 70 years, in fact. My
grandparents, immigrants from Poland who settled in the south side of Chicago, worked hard at their
American Dream. Like many of their friends from the Old Country, they eventually bought a "country
house” in Michigan. My grandfather made it his home after retiring, as did my grandmother. In fact,
during her lifetime, my Grandmother owned three different homes in New Buffalo.

After years of visiting, my parents eventually bought a home of their own in Union Pier. They spent
many weekends turning their seasonal little cottage into a cozy home where we, too, could escape
the busy city life and relax with family and friends. In time, we moved from Chicago and my brother
and | entered the New Buffalo school system. Even though there weren't many jobs available then,
over the years, my parents worked to establish themselves as professionals in the community. My
father started a construction company that built and renovated many homes, including turning the
Grand Cottage on Marquette Road into the vision that it is today. He passed away last year, but if he
were still with us, he could take you for a drive and tell you about the many homes upon which he left
his mark. My mother is a successful Reaitor, helping others find their dream homes in Harbor
Country.

While in college, brother and | would come back during our summer breaks to work. An increase in
seasonal traffic over the years meant that there were jobs to be had, unlike in the 70s or 80s, when
we first moved here. Some may view the summer surge as a nuisance, but it boosts the economy so
that many business owners can stay afloat during the lean winter months, as well as provides jobs for
countless local residents.
Today, | am married with a child of my own. My husband and | share many interests, but one is our
unwavering adoration of going to our respective family cottages near Lake Michigan while growing
up. About 20 years ago, we moved away due to a career relocation. Since then, we have
continued to visit often, while looking for a way to have a second home in the area that we love and
spent so much time in.

After my grandmother passed away about 12 years ago, her home (one that my father built) became
a seasonal rental. The intention was to not only to find a way to keep this home in our family, but to
also help other folks also create memories with their friends and family.

You see, that's what we do. We provide a place to foster memory-making. We encourage them to
explore the community--to go to our favorite shops and restaurants and have the kinds of experiences
we love so much. Our guests are typically small families as weil as mothers/daughters on bonding
weekends, Mom getaways, and couples looking to get out of the city. By renting the house, my
husband and | are able to afford the mortgage and taxes associated with second home ownership.
We spend several weeks in the home ourselves each year, which allows us to see family and share
the same memories we had growing up with our 6 year-old.

With any loss of rental income, my husband and I, like many others, I'm sure, are now struggling to
pay for the costs associated with maintaining a home in New Buffalo.

We simply want to be able to rent our home.

Thank you for your time in reading this.

Jolie & Chris Yonker

603-778-1168
Walter R. Draeger III

PO BOX 158

13062 E. ISTHMUS RD
OMENA MI 49674
Spartyliveshere@gmail.com
231.709.5328

Spiderlakecottages.com
17 May 2021
Dear Members of Congress,

Please act to protect the most basic rights "property rights"
from overzealous townships and cities. After serving 24
years in the U.S.Army, my plan was to grow a small vacation
rental business. This plan has been changed and disrupted
by Eastbay Township and Northport. High costing and
extreme regulations disrupted our dream.

Please stop small governments from regulating short term
rentals. There are plenty of ordinances to manage noise and
misbehavior. Good hosts dont want to distupt a
nieghborhood - they actually keep thier properties in top
shape and increase property values - bringing business to
the communities.

Thank you,
Walter R. Draeger II
U.S. Army, Major (Retired)
Eddie Sleeper

ane
From: jack <k8xx@chartermi.net>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 7:39 PM
To: Eddie Sleeper
Subject: short term rentals

Short term rental consideration:

My wife and I are in our mid-seventies and have rented our place in the past for | or 2 weeks during the
summer to pay taxes. This is no longer permitted.

It is outrageous that local townships can regulate this out of our ability to do so.
2 weeks used to be permitted without penalty under homestead rules.

Please revise the township ability to limit our income.

John and Sue leishman

East Bay Township

4459 Lakeview Trail
Traverse City, Michigan 49696
Eddie Sleeper

From: Nancy Bragg <breitone2@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2021 5:01 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: in support of HB4722

Dear Mr. Sleeper,
We kindly ask you to share this letter with the members of the Michigan House in support of HB4722.

We are residents on Dewey Lake in Silver Creek Township. We own two homes and do not rent them out but
tet friends and family use them gratis.

We are writing because we think short term rental ordinances and rigid requirements and restrictions for short
term rentals is a bad idea.

Twenty-six years ago we rented a home on a nearby lake and fell in love with the area. We are not wealthy, but
we were able to purchase a handy- man special that we renovated for our own use. We have since become full
{ime residents and are concerned that short term rental restrictions would adversely affect home values, decrease
revenue into the community, and would negatively affect vacation tourism.

Property owners have appealed to the zoning board and planning commission with a petition with over 2000
signatures that have been ignored.

We are not a corporation and this is not a business if we choose to rent our home out.
When friends visit us great memories are made. It’s fun to see others discover Michigan as a renter and want to
come back.

Sincerely,

Bruce and Nancy Bragg
31918 Sunrise Ave.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Sent from my iPhone
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airbnb

May 15, 2021

Representative Steve Marino
Chairman, Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Michigan House of Representatives

Dear Chairman Marino and members of the committee,

We're writing from Airbnb to express our support for HB 4722. It both protects and establishes a
meaningful definition for short-term rentals, which are a critical component of Michigan’s
economic recovery. Our research shows that a majority of people are ready to travel again: 54
percent say they have either already booked travel, are currently planning to travel, or expect to
travel in 2021,

With the pandemic adding financial uncertainty for many families, it’s evident that hosting on
Aironb has provided an important economic boost. According to recent polling of Aironb Hosts,
30 percent experienced pandemic-related pay cuts or reduced hours at work and more than 10
percent experienced a layoff or lost job?.99

This is why Airbnb is committed to helping quickly restore tourism around the world as cities look
to rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cities are facing drastically reduced tax
revenue, devastated tourism economies, and high unemployment among industries reliant on
tourism. The World Tourism & Travel Council (WTTC) estimates that nearly $4.5 trillion in travel
and tourism-related gross domestic product (GDP) was lost last year due to the pandemic,
affecting more than 61 million jobs.

We can already see that in parts of the US and around the world that travel is coming back.
Airbnb's 4 million Hosts are welcoming guests in cities around the world, and Airbnb promotes
the kind of travel, and tourism that is good for Hosts, guests, and local communities:

e = Airbnb Hosts keep up to 97 percent of what they charge for their listing, and unlike many
big hotels, Hosts keep the money they earn in the community.

e = Ajrbnb listings are located in a wide range of neighborhoods, including neighborhoods
that do not typically benefit from tourism.

‘ https://news. aironb.com/wp-content/upioads/sites/4/2021/01/Travel_Report_2021.pdf
? https:/inews. airbnb. com/update-new-hosts-have-earned-1-2-billion-on-airbnb-in-the-last-year/
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airbnb

® When quests arrive at their listing, they often receive recommendations from their Host
for local businesses to visit, many of which are in the neighborhood where they stay, This
type of hosted travel helps quests live like locals and has significant positive economic
impacts as guests spend time and money in local restaurants and businesses,

To better understand how Airbnb can help support local economies and cities as they plan for
their post-pandemic recovery, Oxford Economics recently analyzed the economic impact of the
Airbnb community in select destinations around the world based on Airbnb guest spending in
2019, a year where a global pandemic did not disrupt travel. The analysis found that in 2019, in
the 30 destinations studied, Airbnb supported over 300,000 jobs, including tens of thousands of
jobs in industries like restaurants and retail that have been hit hard by the pandemic. Airbnb
quests supported more than 100,000 restaurant industry jobs, nearly 95,000 retail jobs, nearly
50,000 transportation jobs, and more than 40,000 entertainment jobs.

In Michigan, Airbnb’s economic impact supports restaurants, small businesses and communities
across the state. Based ona survey of guests, the combined guest spending and host earnings
accounted for an economic impact of just over $349 million in 2019. Fifty-eight percent of that
spending occurred in restaurants. With hope on the horizon for a robust economic recovery,
bringing tourism back along with the associated spending will benefit communities and
short-term rental hosts. Hosts report that the income made through our platform supports an
average 25 percent of their household income. This is important as that same survey found that
nearly 50 percent of our Hosts reported that hosting helped them make ends meet.

As cities, states and countries plan for the months and years ahead, this data shows that Airbnb
and our Host community can be an important part of their economic revitalization, and we stand
ready to work with them to make that a reality. We look forward to working with you to support a
broad and sustainable economic recovery for Michigan and across the country.

Thank you

Nathan Rotman
Airbnb
15311 Three Oaks Road
C Three Oaks, Mi 49128
269-469-5409

Chamber of Commerce chamber@harborcountry.org
harborcountry.org

May 77, 2021 | © @

House Commerce and Tourism & Senate Regulatory Reform Committees
RE: House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 446

Dear Committees:

Harbor Country® has a long history of providing visitors with the quintessential family summer
vacation experience, which most often includes a stay at a short-term rental. Over the past few
years, Harbor Country has enhanced its position as a year-round destination for vacations,
weddings, family reunions and weekend get-a-ways, in part because of the variely of short-term
rental options available.

We encourage the Michigan House & Senate Committees to work with members of the
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce lodging community to ensure that short-term rentals
continue to be economic drivers for our area where the main industry is tourism. We support
efforts to protect Short Term Vacation rentals as being defined by Residential use,

and to protect Short Term Rentats from a ban through Zoning.

Locally, our Tourism and Short Term Rentals support numerous employment opportunities
among a variety of segments within our community. Here are just a few businesses that benefit
as a result of a strong rental community: Office personnel, house keepers, plumbers,
landscapers, HVAC companies, electricians, appliance repairs, waste disposal companies,
accountants, realtors, banking and insurance industries, contractors, pool & hot tub companies,
realtors and many more. By bringing tourism to the area, STR's help support and bring business
to our restaurants, grocery stores, spas, retail shops, bakeries, caterers, wineries,

breweries & distilleries, coffee shops, art galleries, antique shops, garden centers & florist.

By working together to protect Short Term Rentals, we can ensure that Harbor Country®
remains a premier community to live, work, and play.

Sincergly,

President
Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce

Michiana e Grand Beach e New Buffalo e Union Pier » Lakeside e Harbert « Sawyer « Three Oaks


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