Comments on: State Supreme Court Ruling Favors County

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:22:24 +0000

So, now it appears that the voters in Ypsilanti Township are actually being asked to raise taxes to pay for a lawsuit – not to maintain or improve police services. Could the millage have been a ploy in advance of the court decision? They must have known well in advance that they would lose and have to pay the county. Heck, they knew this before they filed the appeal. Otherwise, if they waited until after the court decision came down, the voters would have made the connection much more easily. Heads should roll over this one, but in that town, they probably won’t.

By: John Gawlas

John Gawlas — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:45:31 +0000

So does this help or hurt the upcoming millage vote in the township? The ultimate cost of litigation could rise to become an issue with further contribution from township property owners. I hope this is not the case as public safety is an important local issue and one that should be decided upon the real needs of this community.

By: Bob Martel

Bob Martel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:53:27 +0000

Hello Richard, I agree, this was a big waste of time and money. A real shame, especially given the current budget situation. It reminds me of those instnaces where shareholders sue a company in which they own stock: Who wins?

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:30:21 +0000

Bob,

I think there is a bit of a hangover on this issue.

Though, I think that Brenda Stumbo and Karen Lovejoy Roe should resign based on all of the taxpayer money they wasted on their folly.

It was a pure political stunt from the get go. I have to admit that Mr. Guenzel handled the police services contract professionally and correctly.

By: Bob Martel

Bob Martel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:01:08 +0000

I’m surprised that this article has not garnered any posts so far. Where are the County and Township bashers?