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Resident urges review of Tanner Creek Drain lawsuit; council members call for oversight
Summary
During public comment at the Feb. 9 meeting, resident Matt Yeske urged the council to treat the Tanner Creek Drain lawsuit as a city concern; Council Member Blackwell said Bridgman residents "have been wronged" and urged inquiry into distribution of Monsanto settlement funds and future oversight of the Drain Commission.
A Bridgman resident and members of the City Council pressed for accountability tied to the Tanner Creek Drain lawsuit during public comment and council remarks at the Feb. 9, 2026 meeting.
Resident Matt Yeske of 4615 Lake Street told the council the Tanner Creek Drain lawsuit "should be a concern for both the city and its residents" and asked what lessons the city can learn to better protect itself in future incidents.
Later in the meeting Council Member Blackwell said she attended the Day of Review regarding the Tanner Creek Drain and urged the council to raise the issue with the Berrien County Commission to determine how settlement funds from the Monsanto lawsuit were distributed, saying Bridgman residents "have been wronged." Council Member Hahaj asked who will provide oversight of the Drain Commission going forward.
The minutes record concern and a call for inquiry but show no formal direction, referral or vote on next steps. The council did not record any response from county officials during the meeting; the questions raised remain unresolved in the minutes.
