Residents and commissioners call for changes to Michigan drain code after steep assessments in Eaton County
Public commenters and county administration said the state's drain code limits the board's ability to address large assessments; residents described personal financial hardship and urged legislative change while the county said it is limited to budgeting and reporting actions.
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Residents urged Eaton County commissioners on Aug. 20 to press for changes to Michigan's drain law after several speakers described large assessments and difficulty reaching the Drain Commissioner.
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