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Benton Harbor Commission establishes municipal civil‑infraction bureau, adopts fine schedule
Summary
The Benton Harbor City Commission voted to create a municipal civil‑infractions bureau and adopt a fine schedule, and commissioners directed staff to roll out community education via the city website, flyers and local churches.
The Benton Harbor City Commission voted to establish a municipal civil‑infraction bureau and adopt a related fine schedule during its regular meeting. City Attorney said the measure had been vetted through multiple committees and will allow the city to handle many low‑level violations locally instead of routing them to the court system.
Commissioners said residents must be informed about the new infractions and fees. Commissioner Henry asked how the…
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