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Benton Harbor commission approves $420,000 transfer amid debate over Plante Moran costs and finance oversight
Summary
The Benton Harbor City Commission voted to transfer $420,000 from the city income tax fund to the general fund after public comment and extended debate about past transfers, contractor payments to Plante Moran and the absence of a permanent finance director.
The Benton Harbor City Commission approved a resolution to transfer $420,000 from the city income tax fund to the general fund for operations after a special meeting punctuated by public comment and an extended exchange over financial oversight.
Commissioner Deidra Fields moved to place the resolution before the commission and Commissioner Warren seconded; the measure passed with a roll call in which Commissioner Clark Griffin voted no and Commissioners Fields, Isom, Kennard, Warren and Mayor Pro Tem Turner recorded yes votes. The chair announced the motion carried.
Supporters of a more cautious approach and members of the public said the commission should provide line‑item accounting for past transfers before approving new ones. Commissioner Clark Griffin said the commission has transferred millions in recent years and asked for an itemized breakdown, saying on the record…
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