Local GovernmentNews

Heights Police Auction To Be Managed By Midwest Liquidators Instead Of Police Force

Chief Gill indicated that members of the city’s police force previously ran the auction of items and were paid overtime to run the event.

Mayor Darrel Paige indicated that having professionals like Midwest Liquidators could help drive final buying prices higher. Professional auctioneers are more skilled and could generate more revenue than the police force could.

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Local GovernmentNews

Muskegon Heights City Council Authorizes $2 Transaction Fee For Forgotten Water Bills

On a recommendation from the city manager, the city council voted 5-1 to charge residents a 2 dollar “Transaction Service Fee” for payments made without bills present at the time of payment. The fee is meant to offset the administrative costs associated with locating the resident’s account and verify the payment amount on demand.

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EducationLocal GovernmentNews

With Deficit Plan Deadline Looming, MAISD Offers Proposals To Right Heights Public Schools Finances

Despite widespread misinformation, the board of education retains decision-making powers for the district. While the school board asked the state last month to install Demetriou as an emergency financial manager for the district, the state has not taken action on the matter; Demetriou remains in an advisory role only.

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