Sources and Public Records
This page aggregates publicly available records, reporting, and official documentation related to the approval and development of the detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan. All materials referenced are derived from public sources or external reporting. No original documents have been altered.
Timeline Overview
- 2024: State and federal planning documents reference expanded detention capacity needs. Initial zoning and permitting processes begin.
- Early 2025: County level zoning and land use approvals proceed through standard administrative review.
- May–June 2025: Lake County Board of Commissioners agendas and minutes document discussion and approval steps related to the Baldwin detention facility.
- Spring–Summer 2025: Baldwin Village Council meeting records reference awareness and coordination related to the project.
- June–July 2025: Regional and statewide media report on the facility announcement and projected economic impact.
- 2025: No public referendum, village wide resolution opposing the project, or recorded protest activity appears in available public records.
Public Meetings and Government Records
Lake County Board of Commissioners Meetings May–June 2025
Public meeting agendas and minutes from Lake County Board of Commissioners sessions held between May and June 2025 document discussion and approval steps related to the proposed detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan.
Baldwin Village Council Meetings Spring–Summer 2025
Baldwin Village Council agendas and meeting summaries from spring and early summer 2025 reference coordination with county authorities.
Zoning and Land Use Approvals 2024–2025 Review Period
County level zoning and land use records from the 2024–2025 review period reflect approval of site use consistent with detention or correctional facility construction.
State of Michigan Permitting Records Issued 2024–2025
State level permitting records issued between 2024 and 2025 reference facility construction approvals consistent with detention or correctional use classifications.
Record Availability and Limitations
Meeting minutes, agendas, zoning records, and permitting documentation are maintained by county and state agencies.
Media Coverage
Regional News Reporting June–July 2025
Regional news outlets reported on the announcement of a new detention facility in Baldwin, Michigan during the approval and development period.
Statewide Media Coverage Summer 2025
Statewide reporting addressed the Baldwin detention facility within broader discussions of detention capacity in Michigan.
National and Trade Media References 2024–2025
National outlets and industry publications referenced detention capacity expansion in Michigan.
Community Response Records
Available public records reflect limited formal opposition or organized community response within Baldwin during the approval and development of the detention facility.