INTERIM CHIEF LIPE'S CITY WIDE MEETING IS THIS COMING THURSDAY EVENING
FEBRUARY 28TH 2013 @ FIRST WARD COMMUNITY CENTER 1410 N. 12TH ST. @ 5:30 PM.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley responds to recent call from the community for him to step down as Saginaw's top administrative official
SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley has responded to recent calls from the community for him to tender his resignation as Saginaw's top administrative official.
Members of the audience at a Tuesday, Feb. 19, community meeting said they believe Earley should be fired because of the direction he has been leading the city.
Earley drafted a written response — dated Thursday, Feb. 21 — aimed at the comments made during the meeting.
"I find it quite disingenuous on the part of certain people to raise the issue of terminating me or any member of my staff for doing the job that the City Council, in two motions at separate meetings, directed us to do, as did a 17 member citizen's advisory committee," he wrote. "That task was to explore proposals for contracting police services to the Saginaw County Sheriff."
The meeting Tuesday was hosted by the Southwest Neighborhood Association and attended by Mayor Greg Branch and some other members of Saginaw City Council.
During the meeting, Branch said the city's financial problems would not be solved by firing the city manager.
"Ultimately, the issue here is not, and should not be, individual personalities, because it does not matter who the city manager is, we are still going to have the same issues," he said. "This is bigger than Darnell Earley."
In his response, Earley said his management team is exploring all financial options that will keep the city "financially solvent" and prevent the state from declaring Saginaw in a financial emergency. Punctuating the statement with an exclamation mark, he writes that the state designation could result if the city spends money it does not have.
"The majority of the public gets it," Earley wrote. "They also dismiss this latest attempt to shift the real focus of this issue as the political ruse of those with special interests trying to direct all this negative energy and attention to me and my staff. As a veteran City Manager, I believe such emotional responses and tactics are to be expected as we deliberate public safety service models, as it is a matter of great concern and ultimately for the benefit of all stakeholders."
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE HANLEY SPEAKS AT S.W.S.N.A.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER MIKE HANLEY SAID AT THE SOUTHWEST SAGINAW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING HELD ON 2/19/2013, THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HAVE REMOVED CITY MANAGER DARNELL EARLEY'S PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY POLICE TO GO TO THE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT FROM THEIR DOCKET ON MARCH 13TH, 2013.
Saginaw Mayor Greg Branch doesn't support termination of City Manager Darnell Earley, despite disagreements
EnlargeSaginaw Mayor Greg Branch speaks during an open discussion portion of a citywide meeting hosted by the Southwest Saginaw Neighborhood Association at Beacon of Hope Church in Saginaw Tuesday, Feb. 19. The meeting was organized to discuss possible cuts to the police and fire services in the city.Saginaw neighborhood association holds meeting to discuss police, fire services gallery (10 photos)
With other local officials looking on at the 6:30 p.m. meeting inside Beacon of Hope Church, 2109 W. Michigan, Branch explained his proposed ordinance enforcement plan, state revenue sharing, Saginaw's tax cap, and his disagreement with City Manager Darnell Earley regarding a proposal to contract with the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office for city policing services.
"I think it would be safe to say that the city manager and I don't see eye to eye on this issue. I think he sees it as the magic bullet - the simple, one shot way to fix the budget issue," Branch said to the room of approximately 100 people.
"I don't think it is the best solution. I have voted that way, (but) I am one vote of nine."
Branch opposed the proposal to contract with the sheriff,when it came up for a council vote in December, but was outvoted by the majority of council members.
Though Branch said he does disagree with Earley on how to bridge a projected $3.2 million budget gap for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which begins July 1, he disagreed with audience members at the meeting, who expressed their support for eliminating Earley as the city manager, saying firing him would fix the city's financial problems.
"Ultimately, the issue here is not, and should not be, individual personalities, because it does not matter who the city manager is, we are still going to have the same issues."
"This is bigger than Darnell Earley. This is bigger than Phil Ludos," Branch said, bringing up the assistant city manager for public safety, after audience members also called for his termination.
"We can't sustain our public safety infrastructure on incremental cuts," he said, explaining that the salary Ludos takes in would only sustain one-and-a-half police officers.
Branch blamed many of the city's financial problems on state laws and encouraged Saginaw residents to contact their state legislators with complaints about issues, including non-resident tax rates, which are limited by the state.
While Branch was the centerpiece of the meeting, police and fire officials also spoke up. Several public safety officials expressed their gratitude for support from audience members, including police officer and union president Doug Wortley.
"I'd like to say thanks to all the people here for supporting the police and fire departments. It means a lot to us," Wortley said.
N.A.A.G. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ACTION GROUP 2/19/2013
OUR N.A.A.G. MEETING 2/19/2013 WAS ABOUT GETTING A NEW MAP OF ALL OF THE SAGINAW CITY ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR CURRENT BOUNDARIES. THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME IN THE PROCESS. WORKING NOW WITH PAULA FROM ENGINEERING AND WITH MIKE MC GIBNEY FROM TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND DAN SHERMAN, WE ARE GOING TO GET THE JOB DONE.
SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED ABOUT THE CITY WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING TONIGHT AT 2109 W. MICHIGAN AVE. BEACON OF HOPE CHURCH @ 6:30 PM.
ALSO WE ARE TALKING ABOUT HAVING A CITY WIDE ASSOCIATION POT-LUCK SOMETIME IN MAY OR JUNE FOR ALL OF THE ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS.
SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED ABOUT THE CITY WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING TONIGHT AT 2109 W. MICHIGAN AVE. BEACON OF HOPE CHURCH @ 6:30 PM.
ALSO WE ARE TALKING ABOUT HAVING A CITY WIDE ASSOCIATION POT-LUCK SOMETIME IN MAY OR JUNE FOR ALL OF THE ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS.
Saginaw neighborhood association to hold citywide meeting to discuss police, fire services
By on February 19, 2013 at 8:00 AM, updated February 19, 2013 at 8:45 AM
Saginaw police services will be the topic of conversation during a city-wide neighborhood association meeting planned for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18. Members of the Southwest Neighborhood Association organized the event, in lieu of their regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
According to the group's website, several city officials, including Saginaw Mayor Greg Branch, have been invited to attend the gathering. Officers from the Saginaw Police Department are confirmed for attendance, according to the site.
A message to MLive, from the association, stated that many local officials have confirmed plans to attend.
A message included on the front page of the group's website states, "WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOW A UNITED FRONT WITH THE CITY IN BACKING OUR SAGINAW CITY POLICE FORCE IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT PINK SLIPS THAT HAVE GONE OUT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE."
At the beginning of February, 36 police and fire personnel received pink slips, which city officials say will take effect July 1, if an alternative solution is not found for resolving a projected $3.1 million gap in Saginaw's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Monday, February 18, 2013
SOUTHWEST SAGINAW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING 2/19/2013
HELLO EVERYONE,
SOUTHWEST IS INVITING OTHER ASSOCIATIONS TO COME AND JOIN US AT OUR
NEXT MEETING ON FEBRUARY 19TH @ 6:30 PM
WE HAVE INVITED ALL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR TO ATTEND.
OFFICER SCOTT BICKEL AND OTHER OFFICERS INCLUDING OUR CPO OFFICER
NATHAN VOELKER WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE.
WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOW A UNITED FRONT WITH THE CITY IN BACKING OUR
SAGINAW CITY POLICE FORCE IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT PINK SLIPS THAT HAVE
GONE OUT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE.
PLEASE COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS WITH ANY NEW IDEAS OF HOW WE CAN
KEEP OUR POLICE AND FIRE. WE WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT THEM TO THE CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS AT THAT TIME.
ALSO, AFTER JANUARY'S CITY WIDE MEETING, SOME OF US WERE TALKING ABOUT
HAVING A CITY WIDE POT LUCK WITH ALL OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERS
WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. WE ARE THINKING OF HAVING THIS SOMETIME IN MAY OR JUNE OF THIS YEAR.
SOUTHWEST IS INVITING OTHER ASSOCIATIONS TO COME AND JOIN US AT OUR
NEXT MEETING ON FEBRUARY 19TH @ 6:30 PM
WE HAVE INVITED ALL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE MAYOR TO ATTEND.
OFFICER SCOTT BICKEL AND OTHER OFFICERS INCLUDING OUR CPO OFFICER
NATHAN VOELKER WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE.
WE WOULD LIKE TO SHOW A UNITED FRONT WITH THE CITY IN BACKING OUR
SAGINAW CITY POLICE FORCE IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT PINK SLIPS THAT HAVE
GONE OUT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE.
PLEASE COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS WITH ANY NEW IDEAS OF HOW WE CAN
KEEP OUR POLICE AND FIRE. WE WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT THEM TO THE CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS AT THAT TIME.
ALSO, AFTER JANUARY'S CITY WIDE MEETING, SOME OF US WERE TALKING ABOUT
HAVING A CITY WIDE POT LUCK WITH ALL OF OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERS
WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. WE ARE THINKING OF HAVING THIS SOMETIME IN MAY OR JUNE OF THIS YEAR.
COULD YOU ASK YOUR GROUP IF THEY WOULD BE INTERESTED IN DOING
SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND GET BACK WITH ME ABOUT IT?
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE NEXT N.A.A.G. MEETING ON THE 19TH AT 12:00 NOON
Saginaw police unions file grievances, accusing city of violating contracts with officers
By on February 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM, updated February 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM
Saginaw: Policing a city in decline
- Saginaw police unions file grievances, accusing city of violating contracts with officers
- Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel: Not ready to negotiate on city's 80-officer police contract
- Saginaw city officials present police contract to Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel
- Saginaw Acting Police Chief Brian Lipe has a plan for smaller 55-officer department
- Saginaw city staff, police unions reach apparent impasse in negotiations
View full size Saginaw police officer Doug Wortley, president of the Saginaw police officers' union, announces during a press conference on Feb. 18, that the union is filing a grievance against the city alleging that the city is violating its contract with the union. Union President Doug Wortley announced Monday, Jan. 18, that the union is filing a grievance against the city of Saginaw for delivering a draft contract to Federspiel on Friday, Feb. 15. Wortley called the action a "clear violation" of the city's current contract with officers.
"The city's proposed contract with the attempted outsourcing violates no less than three articles of the contract," he said. "They can't just walk away from the contract."
According to Wortley, the city is violating the "non-interference" clause in the contract, which is meant to protect officers against union-busting.
The contract states that the city agrees to not "aid, promote, or finance any labor group or organization which purports to engage in collective bargaining or make any agreement with any such group or organization for the purpose of undermining the Union."
- The city's current contract with the police officers' union
- The city's current contract with the command officers' union
"With contracts, it all goes down to interpretation," Jordan said.
Wortley also said the union is considering filing an unfair labor practice complaint against the city with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. Whether or not the officers have standing to file such a complaint is currently being considered by attorneys for the Police Officer Association of Michigan, he said.
Despite the disagreement, Wortley said both the police officers' and command officers' unions are working on a cost-savings proposal to bring back to city labor negotiators.
"The officers of the Saginaw Police Department are committed to assisting with a resolution to the financial situation," he said.
"They can't just walk away from the contract." -Saginaw police officers' union President Doug Wortley
Wortley said the substance of the proposal, currently being reviewed by the command officers' union, is not related to a contract with the sheriff, though he declined to offer further details.Both unions previously offered up a compromise that included support of a county contract, which was denied by city representatives. That resulted in an apparent impasse in negotiations between the two parties.
Wortley said wanted to commend Saginaw County commissioners and Federspiel himself in the positions the elected county leaders have taken thus far.
After receiving the contract Friday, the sheriff said he is not yet ready to negotiate a contract with the city. He said he wants to see the city and the union reach a conclusion together first.
When asked if filing the grievance would hurt any future talks with the city, Wortley said the city administration has already damaged its relationship with the unions by "refusing to negotiate."
Friday, February 15, 2013
SAGINAW CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT POLICE CONTRACT TO SAGINAW COUNTY SHERIFF WILLIAM FEDERSPIEL
View full sizeSaginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel spoke at the Courts and Public Safety Committee meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Standing behind Federspiel are Pontiac Mayor Leon Jukowski and Oakland County Undersheriff Michael McCabe. - The draft police contract, as presented to Federspiel Friday
"It's 80 plus four," Federspiel said. "Which is exactly what I said emphatically no to. I'm still saying no."
The sheriff said he also does not intend to negotiate a contract with the city without support from the police unions.
"I'm not going to be the leverage point to break that contract," Federspiel said. "They still have more work to do, obviously."
During a county committee meeting on Feb. 6, City Manager Darnell Earley announced that the city planned to provide the contract "early next week." In reality, Federspiel did not receive the document in the mail until late in the afternoon Friday, Feb. 15.
In the letter, Earley asked Federspiel to review the contract language and come back to city administration with any comments or questions.
"Our goal is to put before the City Council a tentative agreement that can be reached after your review, negotiation, and whatever discussion of the provisions contained therein you may feel necessary," Earley wrote. "The City of Saginaw is anxious to move this process forward, and in that regard we look forward to your prompt response."
A contract with the sheriff is Earley's recommended alternative to deep staffing cuts at the fire department, which he said would be necessary to help the city close a $3.2 million budget deficit.
After city leaders asked the sheriff to provide data on the cost of a contract, Federspiel delivered a proposal with 103 full-time sworn officers. The cost laid out in that initial proposal started at $7.3 million in the first year and rose to $9.6, million in the fifth year of the contract.
- Read the sheriff's original proposal
- Read the city's counter-proposal
Acting Police Chief Brian Lipe said, if the layoffs do take effect on July 1, he has a plan for the reduced police force.
Saginaw city administration, which has been seeking support for months from the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners, have been invited to return to the county's Courts and Public Safety Committee meeting set for Wednesday, March 6.
Per the Saginaw City Charter, Earley is required to present a balanced budget to city council by the last Monday in April.
THE CITY OF SAGINAW SENT A CONTRACT TO SAGINAW COUNTY SHERIFF BILL FEDERSPIEL
SAGINAW (WJRT) -
(02/15/13) - There are new developments in Saginaw regarding the city police department and the possibility it will be run by the sheriff's department.
The city of Saginaw sent a contract to Saginaw County Sheriff Bill Federspiel to have the county police the city, Friday, but the sheriff says he's not happy with the plan he received. He says it's the same proposal from last year.
His answer was 'no' then, and his answer is 'no' now.
The sheriff says he is still open to talks with Saginaw city manager Darnell Early, but he is not an favor of this proposal. Federspiel say the current proposal does not provide for enough officers, and the city needs to solve its union issues first.
It was a few months ago we learned the city may have to go down to 55 police officers because of a budget deficit. At the time, it sounded like it would be a disaster if that happened, but the interim police chief now says it can be done.
"We've been streamlining the department as officers have retired or left for other jobs," said Brian Lipe, Saginaw interim police chief.
Just two years ago, Saginaw had nearly 100 police officers. The department is down to 73, and Lipe says if a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the city of Saginaw means he will have only 55 positions, so be it.
"As we've continued our partnerships with the State Police and federal agencies, we believe we can do it with 55 officers," he said.
He says the department will be short a few road patrol officers and a few detectives, but he says it's possible additional grant money could help retain a few positions.
Saginaw Police union president Doug Wortley says the union is working on its own proposal that will be sent to city leaders, which includes fewer cuts to the department. If it comes to working with 55, he says he'd rather have that than contract out with the sheriff's department.
"We've worked with over 100, I've worked with under 100 - 55 is a different animal," Wortley said. "It's a way of saying to the city, you know what, we can handle this on our own."
Lipe said that regardless of what Sheriff Federspiel does with the contract proposal, he has to be ready to run the department with whatever positions are available.
"We plan on proceeding that if that contract is not there," he said.
The sheriff says he will take the proposal to his staff and they will go over it. He says he's open to policing the city, but not until the union issue is solved.
(02/15/13) - There are new developments in Saginaw regarding the city police department and the possibility it will be run by the sheriff's department.
The city of Saginaw sent a contract to Saginaw County Sheriff Bill Federspiel to have the county police the city, Friday, but the sheriff says he's not happy with the plan he received. He says it's the same proposal from last year.
His answer was 'no' then, and his answer is 'no' now.
The sheriff says he is still open to talks with Saginaw city manager Darnell Early, but he is not an favor of this proposal. Federspiel say the current proposal does not provide for enough officers, and the city needs to solve its union issues first.
It was a few months ago we learned the city may have to go down to 55 police officers because of a budget deficit. At the time, it sounded like it would be a disaster if that happened, but the interim police chief now says it can be done.
"We've been streamlining the department as officers have retired or left for other jobs," said Brian Lipe, Saginaw interim police chief.
Just two years ago, Saginaw had nearly 100 police officers. The department is down to 73, and Lipe says if a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the city of Saginaw means he will have only 55 positions, so be it.
"As we've continued our partnerships with the State Police and federal agencies, we believe we can do it with 55 officers," he said.
He says the department will be short a few road patrol officers and a few detectives, but he says it's possible additional grant money could help retain a few positions.
Saginaw Police union president Doug Wortley says the union is working on its own proposal that will be sent to city leaders, which includes fewer cuts to the department. If it comes to working with 55, he says he'd rather have that than contract out with the sheriff's department.
"We've worked with over 100, I've worked with under 100 - 55 is a different animal," Wortley said. "It's a way of saying to the city, you know what, we can handle this on our own."
Lipe said that regardless of what Sheriff Federspiel does with the contract proposal, he has to be ready to run the department with whatever positions are available.
"We plan on proceeding that if that contract is not there," he said.
The sheriff says he will take the proposal to his staff and they will go over it. He says he's open to policing the city, but not until the union issue is solved.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Saginaw Co. leaders hold off on city's public safety proposal
Saginaw Co. leaders hold off on city's public safety proposal: Saginaw County leaders decided once again to hold off on moving forward with a police contract proposal from the city of Saginaw until more questions are answered.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Butman-Fish Library Neighborhood Association/Neighborhood Watch
Butman-Fish Library Neighborhood Association/Neighborhood Watch
On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Stella Thelen <weed-whacker@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Nine of us met tonight. Here's the Neighborhood News:
>
> Carol Kraynak would like to know if you are aware of any issues relating to
> rental property in the area. You can contact her through me or through the
> Saginaw Landlord's Association. We appreciate her interest in this subject.
>
> The next City Wide NW meeting will be at the 1st Ward Community Center, 1410
> N 12th street on Feb 28th at 5:30.
>
> The Adams Blvd group had reported in January a series of B & E's. I don't
> think that's happened in this area, or at least no one at the meeting
> mentioned any.
>
> You probably read about the broken water main behind the Library about a
> week ago. They worked all night to get it repaired.
>
> Cathy Wagner is the person scheduling City Wide meetings. If you have a
> reason to contact her, her email is cathywagner38@gmail.com.
>
> There is a documentary (and a Facebook page) for Saginaw Rising. This deals
> with the roots of violence in the City. A conference at SVSU drew about 125
> people and the group is working on plans that might help address some of the
> issues raised in the film. At our April 8th meeting, we hope to watch a
> portion of the movie and discuss it. There will be a copy in each Library
> if you want to see it at home first. According to Jamie Forbes who has seen
> it and attended the conference, it is a very good film and thought
> provoking.
>
> Three other items of importance:
>
> - the Goose that was on top of the car repair shop on the corner of Bay and
> Alexander is gone. It was auctioned off some time ago. Bummer.
>
> - Stephanie and Tom Fancher have a new Corgi - sort of an exchange Corgi -
> living with them and their two other Corgis.
>
> - the Magic Bean Coffee shop hopes to open in March. Perhaps we can have
> an occasional meeting there to support them.
>
> Our next meeting will be the 2nd Monday in March - March 11th.
>
>
>
> Be considerate of others. We are all in this together.
> Stella
>
Monday, February 11, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Jury 20-year-old's guilt in May shooting, robbery at southwest Saginaw hall
View full sizeDemonte M. Anderson listens to opening arguments during his trial Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Saginaw County Circuit Judge Darnell Jackson's courtroom. Anderson is charged with 11 felonies in a May 5 shooting and robbery at Celebration Hall in Saginaw.
SAGINAW, MI — A jury is deliberating whether a 20-year-old is guilty of 11 felonies in a May shooting and robbery at a southwest Saginaw hall.
Jurors began deliberating before 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, after hearing closing arguments in the trial for Demonte M. Anderson.
Because of wintery road conditions, the jurors were to return at 10:30 a.m. Friday to continue their deliberations.
Anderson is charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, a single count of armed robbery, and seven firearm offenses in an early May 5 incident outside Celebration Hall, 1017 S. Wheeler.
His trial before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Darnell Jackson began Tuesday with jury selection, continued Wednesday with testimony, and wrapped Thursday with additional testimony and closing arguments.
Saginaw County Assistant Prosecutor Patrick Duggan said Anderson shot Kendrick Rogers in the upper thigh after Rogers interrupted Anderson's armed robbery of Rogers' friend, Travon McDuffy. Anderson then shot at McDuffy as McDuffy ran away, Duggan said; Kyrie Green, another friend of McDuffy and Rogers, suffered a graze wound to the knee.
Green testified Wednesday, stating that he saw somebody pin McDuffy against the wall outside the hall and Rogers try to intervene before shots were fired.
McDuffy testified Thursday and identified Anderson as the shooter. Rogers was unavailable to testify because doctors this week had to amputate part of his foot as a result of the shooting; his testimony from Anderson's preliminary hearing, in which he identified Anderson as the shooter, was read to the jury.
Anderson testified that he and McDuffy, who previously had dated the same girl, were fighting outside the hall when shots were fired.
Anderson's attorney, James Gust, said during his opening argument that there was no “credible evidence” that McDuffy was robbed and that he lost his valuables during the fight.
If convicted of any of the assault charges or the robbery charge, Anderson would face a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Anderson last year rejected a plea bargain that called for him to plead guilty to three counts of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder, the robbery charge, and the firearm offenses. In exchange, prosecutors would have dropped the three charges of assault with intent to murder.
By pleading to the lesser assault charges, Anderson's minimum sentence under state sentencing guidelines would have been lowered to a range of 14 years and three months to 29 years and eight months. He first would have had to serve the mandatory, consecutive two years for felony firearm.
Anderson remains jailed on a $1.1 million bond.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
State of the City and County addresses
on February 07, 2013 at 7:42 AM, updated February 07, 2013 at 9:53 AM
View full sizeMayor Greg Branch at the City Council strategic planning session at the Castle Museum on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Hanley will speak on behalf of Saginaw County and Branch will speak on the state of the city during the event which runs from 7:30 – 9 a.m at The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson in Saginaw.
Hanley, the new chairman of the county Board of Commissioners, said he plans to speak about recent changes in the county, including the hiring of former Bay City Manager Robert Belleman to replace out going county controller Marc McGill. Hanley also plans to cover the county's plans to bond-out legacy costs and upcoming negotiations will all county employee unions.
Branch said he plans to talk about the path forward for the city and what can be done to address serious problems, like violent crime, facing Saginaw.
Following the speeches Thursday will be an announcement by Saginaw County officials and The Dow Event Center staff about a plan to develop the former Saginaw Centre downtown mall property across the street from the venue.
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