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Eaton County committee moves public-safety millage to full board after heated debate
Summary
The Ways & Means committee voted to send a proposed dedicated public-safety millage to the full board, after hours of debate over timing, ballot language and whether a smaller two-mill proposal would be enough to address staffing and prosecution shortfalls. Supporters including the sheriff argued the revenue is needed now; skeptics warned May turnout and continued budget choices could sink the measure.
Chairman Jim Mott said the county must return to voters with clearer language to fund public safety, arguing the county is already losing personnel and training opportunities: "We actually don't have a lot of time if we're going to put it on the ballot," he said, urging the board to act now.
The Ways & Means committee voted to forward the proposed dedicated public-safety millage resolution to the full board for a final decision. The motion was moved, supported and advanced by voice vote.
Why it matters: Supporters and county law-enforcement leaders said the millage — pitched…
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