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Supervisor, trustees condemn reported comments

Sumpter Township officials “The generation we live in now
publicly expressed their fury and is the cancel generation. People
frustration at the allegations of will shut you down completely. You
racism and incorrect reporting will not be in business,” with
recently published in a local news- remarks like that, he said.
paper. Later in the meeting, Bowman,
The issue which has simmered visibly emotional, spoke about the
among the officials for weeks, damage the publication of the alle-
came to a boil during a July 12 gation did to him and his family,
board meeting when Supervisor directing his comments to Morgan.
Tim Bowman threatened legal “That was a very bad thing to
action against a local newspaper say. You hurt my family, you hurt
which had published accusations me. You've hurt everything about
of racism leveled at him by Trustee us. That's going to stick with me for
Peggy Morgan. Morgan accused a lifetime when somebody Googles
Bowman of being racially preju- my name, that's going to come up. I
diced against Nelson Po based on am not a racist person, never have From left, seated, are Township Clerk Esther Hurst, Supervisor Tim Bowman and Treasurer Vincent
Warren. Standing from left are Trustee Tim Rush, Trustee Peggy Morgan and Trustee Matt Oddy. Not pic-
his Filipino heritage during a loud been,” Bowman said.
and contentious confrontation fol- The issue erupted in June fol- tured is Trustee Don LaPorte who was excused from the July 12 meeting. Photo by David Willett.
lowing a meeting June 23. lowing discussion of a developer's meeting, however, Morgan angrily “You printed that not only Mr. come to his community?” Oddy
Bowman responded during an attempt to secure the approval of accosted Bowman and publicly Bowman but Mr. Young (township demanded.
earlier meeting that he considered two members of the board for a accused him of racism regarding attorney Rob Young) were perpe- Rush said he believed the publi-
Morgan's shouted allegations a proposed project. Trustee Matt the proposed development. She trating a discriminatory act against cation of the misinformation was a
“verbal assault.” He explained that Oddy said he deliberately withheld also shouted at Rush and township Nelson Po,” he said. “There is not “deliberate attack on the commu-
her claims were completely with- the name of the developer attorney Rob Young during her more of a vile act than to attack nity. Nobody could be that igno-
out basis as his son-in-law is involved in an effort to avoid any tirade. At a meeting June 28 somebody's character like that rant,” he said. Rush took legal
Filipino as is his 2-year-old grand- misunderstanding or gossip about Morgan admitted to the outburst where, like Mr. Bowman said, it action against the newspaper last
daughter. what took place. He and Deputy saying she “was angry.” will be there forever.” year and received an undisclosed
During the meeting last week, Supervisor/Trustee Tim Rush told Morgan claimed the refusal of Oddy continued with a list of financial settlement.
Bowman's son-in-law Tyler the board that the meeting was the board to name the developers multiple erroneous and sensation- Young, too, said he was
Thomas, who is of Filipino her- immediately curtailed when it was based on prejudice against Po. alized stories about members of “shocked” at the publication of
itage, spoke to the board. became obvious the developer's That claim was later printed in a the board of trustees and past offi- such an allegation despite the
Thomas told the board how sig- plan was dependent on a marijua- local newspaper, which prompted cials, including a racially insulting repeated past conduct of the news-
nificantly Bowman had changed na facility. Sumpter Township offi- the ire and denials from officials, cartoon of a former supervisor, paper. “I don’t care what you say
his life and brought him to cials have twice voted against opt- who had repeatedly gone on insulting cartoons about the police about me, but to criticise that man
Sumpter when he was “homeless ing into the Michigan Medical record that Po was not at the meet- chief and various financial mis- (Bowman)?” he said.
with parents who didn't care what I Marijuana Licensing Agreement. ing and that he was not involved in deeds officials were falsely “To make that kind of state-
did.That man changed my life. Rush and Oddy said they ended all the project. accused of committing that were ment, that’s about the sickest, vilest
When you call somebody that discussion with the developers During the meeting last week, reported in the publication. thing I’ve ever heard,” he said.
(racist) you're not just hurting Tim when this became a topic and Oddy proposed the board officially “These unwarranted, unjust Bowman, obviously overcome
Bowman. He owns his own busi- urged them to bring their proposal request a retraction or correction attacks not only harm the individ- with emotion, said that both the
ness which I work for, which I one to the full board of trustees. from the newspaper regarding the ual targeted, but it harms our com- newspaper and Morgan could
day will take over. The business Oddy stressed that he was only article. He reiterated that board munity, harms businesses, harms expect to be “talking to a lawyer
that has been in his family for gen- recounting the meeting in an members had repeatedly employees trying to look for jobs very soon. You're not getting away
erations. When you say stuff like attempt to thwart any rumors or explained that Po was not involved here. When they read the supervi- with it. You're not ruining my
that you are ruining that for my misinterpretation. in the project prior to publication sor or attorney in the township is a life.You're not degrading me in
future and my family. Following adjournment of that of the article in question. racist, why would they want to front of my family.”
Inkster library awarded $1.2 million in new state budget

The Leanna Hicks Public Library of “With more funding than ever going to Methodist Children's Home Society in grams and $250,000 for sidewalk repairs at
Inkster and Welcome Center is scheduled areas like education and mental health, Redford Charter Township in support of Handy Park and Claude Allison Park in
to receive $1.2 million as part of the $76.7 this budget makes clear that my their day treatment and respite care pro- Redford.
billion recently approved Michigan state Democratic colleagues and I are focused
budget. on the priorities of everyday
The new budget will become effective Michiganders. By making smart invest-
Oct. 1, but no date for funding the library ments today, we can ensure a safe, equi-
and welcome center was announced. table future for our children and genera-
Michigan State Sen. Betty Jean tions to come. I'm grateful for the hard
Alexander (D-Detroit) said she was very work that went into the 2023 budget, and I
pleased with the allocations for funding in look forward to seeing these critical
her district. investments improve the lives of residents
“This historic budget reflects the needs in my district and throughout Michigan.”
of all our communities, not only in Detroit Other funding in the budget for the 5th
and Southeast Michigan, but across the Senate District includes: $51 million for
state. I'm proud to have fought to ensure Detroit Wayne Integrated Health
millions go toward our most vulnerable, Network; $15 million for a Wayne County
including children and the elderly, as we mental health crisis center; $950,000 for
strive to lift everyone in our neighbor- Playworks Michigan in Detroit for outdoor
hoods. programs for children; $500,000 for
NOTICE OF ELECTION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
SUMPTER TOWNSHIP AUGUST 2, 2022
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP:
STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held in Northville Township on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. The polls will
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SUMPTER: be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a State Primary Election will be held in the Township of Sumpter, State of Michigan, on At the following locations:
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time, at which time the following
offices are to be voted on in Wayne County: Precinct 1 Moraine Elementary 46811 Eight Mile Road
• State of Michigan Governor • County Executive Precinct 2 Moraine Elementary 46811 Eight Mile Road
• United States Representative in Congress 6th District • County Sheriff Precinct 3 Northville High School 45700 Six Mile Road
• United States Legislative State Senator 4th District • County Commissioner 11th District Precinct 4 Northville High School 45700 Six Mile Road
• United States Representative in State • Sumpter Township Treasurer Precinct 5 Township Hall 44405 Six Mile Road
Legislature 31st District • Delegate to County Convention Precinct 6 Winchester Elementary 16141 Winchester
PROPOSALS; Precinct 7 Meads Mill Middle School 16700 Franklin
Jails Millage Renewal-To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this mill- Precinct 8 Silver Springs Elementary 19801 Silver Springs Drive
age at the 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022 Precinct 9 Silver Springs Elementary 19801 Silver Springs Drive
through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses: To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or Precinct 10 Ridge Wood Elementary 49775 Six Mile Road
juvenile incarceration or detention facilities, and for adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community Precinct 11 Ridge Wood Elementary 49775 Six Mile Road
restitution; with at least one-tenth of the millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? Precinct 12 Meads Mill Middle School 16700 Franklin
This renewal is estimated to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.
Police Protection Millage Renewal (1 mills)–Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following offices:
Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to
.98044 mills ($.98044 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the orig- • State - Governor
inal voted 1 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police protection, • Congressional - Representative in Congress 6th District
operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $382,500.00 in the first year the • Legislative - State Senator 13th District
millage is levied? • Legislative - Representative in State Legislature
Police Protection Millage Renewal (2 mills)-Shall the expired previous voted increase in the tax limitations imposed under o 22nd District for precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12
Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution in Sumpter Township, of 2 mills ($2.00 per $1, 000 of taxable value), reduced to o 23rd District for precincts 4, 10, 11
1.96088 mills ($1.96088 per $1,000 of taxable value) by the required millage rollbacks, be renewed at and increased up to the • County - County Executive
original voted 2 mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) and levied for 4 years, 2022 through 2025 inclusive, for police pro- • County - Sheriff
tection, operations, and maintenance of the Sumpter Township police department, raising an estimated $765,000.00 in the first • County - County Commissioner 9th District
year the millage is levied? • Delegate to County Convention
District Library Operating Millage Proposal-This proposal will allow the District Library to levy additional millage in the City
of Belleville, Charter Township of Van Buren, and Township of Sumpter for library operating purposes. Shall the limitation on PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that all Northville Township residents will be voting on the following:
the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property within the geographic boundaries of the Belleville Area
District Library, Wayne County, Michigan, be increased by 0.6864 mill ($0.6864 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a peri- • Wayne County - Proposition J - Jails Millage Renewal
od of 15 years, 2022 to 2036, inclusive, to provide funds for library operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the District o To renew the millage authorized in 2012, shall Wayne County be authorized to continue to levy this millage at the
Library will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2022 is approximately $1,189,137 (this restores millage that expired 2021 rollback rate of .9358 mills (about 94 cents per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for ten more years (2022
with the 2021 tax levy)? through 2031) for any of the following previously authorized uses:
To acquire, construct, and/or operate jail, misdemeanant, or juvenile incarceration of detention facilities, and for
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that sample ballots shall also be available by precinct at the Clerk’s Office. adult penalty options such as work release, home detention and community restitution; with at least one-tenth of the
millage used to acquire, build and operate a juvenile offender work/training institution? This renewal is estimated
The places of voting for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, will be as follows: to generate approximately $45,074,507 in property tax revenue in 2022.
Precincts 1 and 2: Sumpter Community Center Gymnasium, 23501 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 • District Library - Northville District Library Millage Renewal
Precincts 3 and 4: Fire Station #1, 20550 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 o Shall the Northville District Library's previously voted millage of 0.200 mills ($0.200 per $1,000 of taxable value),
which has been reduced by the required millage rollbacks to 0.18955 mills, be renewed at 0.18955 mills ($0.18955
Sumpter Township per $1,000 of taxable value), and levied for ten (10) years, beginning in 2023 and through 2032 inclusive, for gen-
Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment eral library operating purposes, raising an estimated $524,519.00 in 2023, of which an estimated $11,195.00 will be
disbursed to the Northville Township Brownfield Redevelopment Authority as being collected only from all prop-
To the qualified electors of the Sumpter Township, Wayne County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public erties located within the Authority's district, as required by law?
Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precincts 2 & 3 for the Primary Election is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville MI 48168. Sample ballots can also be found at the township's website:
Belleville, MI 48111. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the www.twp.northville.mi.us.
votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.
All polling locations are handicap accessible. To obtain election instructions in an alternative format (audio or Braille), or for any Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent
further information, contact the Clerk’s Office at 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Michigan, 48111, or call (734) 461-6201, prior voter ballot.
to Election Day.
To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voter ballots are now available from the Office of the Township Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance
Clerk, 23480 Sumpter Road for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election. of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.
This notice is given by order of the Township of Sumpter, State of Michigan and published in accordance with Section 168.653a
of the Michigan Compiled Election Law, as amended. Roger Lundberg
Northville Township Clerk
Esther Hurst, Clerk Publish: Ann Arbor News, July 24, 2022 (248) 348-5825
Township of Sumpter The Eagle, July 21, 2022
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