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Residents allege irregularities in fence contract award; council hears complaints

Coldwater City Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

Two residents told the council they believe the city failed to solicit or vet fence-repair bids properly, saying named vendors told them they were not contacted and that a $103,000 award to 'Justice Spence' warrants review; council did not take formal action at the meeting.

At the Feb. 23 Coldwater City Council meeting, multiple speakers raised concerns about a recent fence-repair contract award and asked the council to review the procurement process.

Mike Parker of 47 Stevens Street said he reviewed the council's video of a prior meeting and contacted vendors he understood were listed as…

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