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Board hires Foster Swift to represent county in alternative energy pre‑application matters

Sanilac County Board of Commissioners · July 21, 2026
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Summary

The board authorized entering a legal-services agreement with Foster Swift to represent Sanilac County as an affected local unit of government in alternative-energy pre‑application activities and proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission; the board chairman was authorized to sign.

Under item NFA-010-26 the Sanilac County Board of Commissioners authorized a legal services agreement with the law firm Foster Swift to represent the county as an affected local unit of government (ALU) on matters related to alternative energy development pre‑application activities and case proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. The board authorized the chairman to execute the agreement.

Commissioner Bill Sarkella moved the authorization and Commissioner Roger Ballard seconded; discussion occurred and the motion carried. The minutes do not include contract terms or fees; the action authorizes the county to engage counsel to participate in MPSC processes and related pre‑application activities.