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Oakland County committee refers charges and hearing on road commissioner after public complaints
Summary
After multiple public commenters alleged threats and intimidation by a road commissioner, the committee approved an amendment and voted to refer written notice of charges and a hearing regarding Road Commissioner James Saki to the county's EDNI process. The amendment passed 5-2; referral passed 6-1.
Public commenters and county commissioners pressed the Oakland County committee on Thursday to take formal steps after allegations that a county road commissioner threatened and intimidated employees.
Mary Gillis, a 30-year road commission employee from Waterford, told the committee an independent legal entity produced a report she said the county "has seen" but not acted on, and urged commissioners to seek an investigation independent of the sheriff's office. "You're the only ones that can do anything about it," she said.
Laurie Doran, who identified herself as a 29-year road commission employee from Auburn Hills, urged the board to…
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