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County assessor and economic development director brief Sanilac County commissioners; resident reports attendance at state appeals hearing
Summary
At the April 21 meeting county assessor Dan Bengel presented the 2026 Equalization Report and Samantha Schnettler of the Sanilac County Economic Development Corporation outlined services and plans. Fremont Township resident Scott Westbrook reported attending an April 14 Michigan Court of Appeals session regarding the Michigan Public Service Commission.
SANILAC COUNTY, Mich. — The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners on April 21 received a property equalization report and an overview of countywide economic development services, and heard a brief public comment about a state court proceeding.
Dan Bengel of Bengel Assessing presented the 2026 Equalization Report and answered commissioners’ questions about the county’s assessment work. Samantha Schnettler, executive director of the Sanilac County Economic Development Corporation, then described the EDC’s services across the county and discussed planned initiatives; minutes indicate discussion followed both presentations but do not record specific voteable actions.
During the public comment period, Fremont Township resident Scott Westbrook informed the board that he attended an April 14 session of the Michigan Court of Appeals in Detroit concerning a case involving the Michigan Public Service Commission. Westbrook said no ruling was announced at the hearing and that he left with a "positive feeling." The minutes record his attendance and comment but do not elaborate further.
