• HOME :
  • NEWS :
  • TOWNSHIP WANTS HIGHER TAXES TO PAY FOR OPTIONAL EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT

Township wants higher taxes to pay for optional employment benefit

AUGUST 21, 2019 | by James Hohman | MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY (MICHIGAN)

“… Township residents owe little in official pension debt. But it has provided retiree medical benefits to employees in the past and not set aside any money to pay for the costs. The township borrowed $80 million to get its pension system fully funded. That leaves a better funded pension system, but an additional debt …”

VIEW LESS