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Oct 6, 2013 · In a June 2012 hearing of the Boundary Commission held at Saugatuck High School, officials from all three jurisdictions raised objections, as did numerous local residents. A few months later, the commission approved consolidation, but just for Saugatuck and Douglas.
- Ted Roelofs
In anticipation of the pending referendum on the proposed merger of Saugatuck and Douglas, those two cities governments have asked the Citizens Research Council of Michigan to investigate issues brought about by consolidation and describe how the finances of a merged city would differ from that of the two cities operating independently.
Nov 26, 2012 · The Saugatuck Council has not taken a formal position on consolidation of the two cities said Harrier, but will provide information to voters before a referendum “to make an informed decision on...
Nov 23, 2009 · More than 30 people met Saturday at Saugatuck High School to discuss the possible merger of Saugatuck, Douglas and Saugatuck Township. Any merger could take several years and at least two votes...
Oct 7, 2021 · In Allegan County, two small cities, the city of Saugatuck and the city of Douglas Village, studied consolidation but have yet to present the question to voters. After two previous attempts in 1984 and 2001, a referendum was put to voters in the village of Richland to dissolve and consolidate with Richland Township in 2016.
Jan 8, 2013 · One of the upsides of consolidation is that the state has created a fund of $15 million for this year as incentive for communities to consolidate and merge shared services, from which Saugatuck...
Nov 16, 2011 · Douglas officials are holding off reaction to consolidation just a week after the outgoing mayor announced her opposition to merging Douglas, Saugatuck and Saugatuck Township.
