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Commission approves committee appointments after public comment raises a nomination concern
Summary
The commission confirmed several committee appointments including James Bennett to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority; public comment urged tabling a separate nominee over allegations of criminal history, and a resident said she was promised an agenda slot but was not scheduled.
The Benton Harbor City Commission confirmed multiple committee appointments at its Dec. 1 meeting, including the appointment of James Bennett to the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
At public comment, Michael Hoy urged the commission to table a separate nominee to the communications board, Derek Lisonbee Bishop, alleging Bishop is an "active violent offender" and asking commissioners to meet with…
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