Editorial urges civic participation in local budget debate
An editor reflects on apathy at Marshall Public Schools and City Council meetings. He urges residents to attend the Jan 17 budget discussion, stressing that public input shapes policy and that without involvement, taxpayers cannot complain about outcomes.
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MPS
Marshall
Brent Williams
Kathy Miller
Michigan Governor Snyder’s First Year Under Debate
Public opinions mix on Governor Rick Snyder after his first year in office. Critics fault education progress and tax changes while supporters praise business background and reforms. Voters acknowledge challenges but debate long term benefits and risks to pensions.
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City urged to attend Jan 17 council meeting
Marshall city employees and the Police Officers Labor Council request residents attend the 7 p.m. January 17 Marshall City Council meeting to oppose proposed public safety cuts. They warn of police positions and front desk hours reductions and a merged police fire chief role while pledging to maintain service levels.
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Marshall
Marshall Police
Police Officers Labor Council
Police Department
Frustrated resident pleads for calmer Marshall traffic
To the editor a Marshall resident describes dangerous speeds on N Kalamazoo Ave and at Brewer Kalamazoo split. She cites cars traveling 40 mph or more, notes past police speed signs that fade, and asks for a stop sign or light at Kalamazoo Brewer and Brewer Alcott corners to slow traffic.
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N. Kalamazoo Ave
SU Kalamazoo Ave
Fountain
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Stop the hospital from taking over city taxes
In a letter to the editor a reader urges the city to stop the hospital from absorbing taxable property and to demand they pay their fair share. They argue the current tax system shifts the burden to the poor and middle class while wealthy entities use shelters and loopholes. They call for a city raffle to support tax revenues and prevent service cuts.
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Hospital
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