Summary
Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett and Kym Worth, president of the county Supervisors Association, accused the county of locking local leaders out of decisions on dispatch, police services, water, and transit contracts — including a 36% police services increase handed to 12 communities with 30 days' notice. They want a seat at the table, not control.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Local communities absorbed a 36% police services cost increase over three years with limited advance information.
Local governments and their taxpayers would benefit from earlier communication and rate reviews.
Townships and cities say they're planning tax increases without knowing their true county service costs.
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