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Resident says Drain Commissioner’s counsel represents both sides, raising fairness concerns
Summary
A Stevenson Lake resident told the Isabella County Board that delegation of authority to the Drain Commissioner for a Special Assessment District may be unfair because the Drain Commissioner's attorney also represents area residents, a potential conflict the speaker said makes the process 'not a level playing field.'
During the general public comment period on Feb. 17, Craig Brussen of the Stevenson Lake area addressed the board about the process for establishing a Special Assessment District. Brussen said the board had delegated authority on the designated Special Assessment District to the Drain Commissioner and raised concern that the attorney for the Drain Commissioner is the same attorney representing area residents, calling it "not a level playing field." The minutes do not record any board response or follow-up during the meeting.
The comment is recorded as a public concern about fairness and potential conflict of interest in the assessment process; the minutes do not provide documentary or staff responses, nor do they indicate whether the caller provided supporting evidence or requested a specific remedy. No motion, official action, or staff direction related to the comment appears in the minutes for this meeting.
