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It's the last week of July, which would usually make for a quiet week in local politics.
But there are a few things to keep your eyes on, watchdogs.
Monday, Saline City Council meets with officials from Saline Main Street, a private non-profit dedicated to revitalizing the downtown, to discuss the organization's mission, its 10-year history in the city, what the city wants from Main Street and more. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Saline City Hall.
Wednesday, the city's planning commission meets to discuss a special land use district for a medical marijuana provisioning center in the Goodwill shopping plaza at 465 E. Michigan Ave. The application was made by Oudia Abdulnoor of Green Trend. Planning commission will also discuss the Master Plan. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Saline City Hall.
At 4 p.m., Wednesday, the city's Code Review Task Force accessory dwelling units (garage apartments, etc), rental ordinances, and the ethics policy governing city council.
In other government news, the Saline Clerk's office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, to issue absentee ballots for the August primary election.
Lastly, there may be at least one more name joining the the other candidates in the school board election. The deadline for filing is Tuesday.
Sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees. Sunny during the morning, overcast during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight.
Did they announce if they’re doing the 1 mile run down Michigan avenue?
If this mileage passes, has the City of Saline, for example, committed to reduce their millage by 2.0 that they no longer
need to send to the Fire Department?
It should be stated that this mileage is going to raise the taxes for many homes by $800 per year (based on a $250K SEV). There has been no commitment that the 2.0 mil that currently exists will be replaced even though it is alluded to. That is a huge increase.
The Fire Dept. likely does have unmet needs. We have been in meetings where the Fire Chief has spoken and our impression has been that he is not fully transparent, massaging information to present a case to achieve what he wants rather than solidly and transparently defining reality and options.