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Commissioners reject $420,000 income-tax transfer to cover operating shortfalls
Summary
The Benton Harbor City Commission debated a requested $420,000 transfer from city income-tax funds to the general fund on Feb. 2, 2026. After extended questioning about prior transfers, budgeting and who is accountable for rising legal and water-plant costs, the motion failed on a 5–4 roll call.
The Benton Harbor City Commission voted down a proposed transfer of $420,000 from the city income-tax account to the general fund after a prolonged debate over accountability and budget transparency.
Mayor Mohammed opened the discussion saying the transfer was needed to pay the city’s basic operating bills and to keep contractors and staff paid. Commissioner Clark Griffin challenged staff for details, stating, “We are talking about approving a transfer of income tax, for $420,000,” and asking whether previous transfers had been restored…
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