Residents press Berrien County for audits and code changes as drain projects draw criticism

Jul 17, 2026

Multiple residents told the commissioners they were not properly notified about drain projects, alleged refusal by the drain commissioner to review assessments, and urged the board to pursue forensic audits and state-level legislative changes to the drain code.

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Several residents used the public-comment period to urge Berrien County officials to investigate past drain work and to push for legislative changes.

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