Meeting Update
Proposed Municipal Civil Infraction Public Hear
September 30th, Mill Creek Academy.
We would like to sincerely thank all of you who were able to make it to the Public Hearing this Tuesday on a new form of ordinance enforcement in our community.
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For those of you who we unable to make it, there were approximately 100 residents in attendance. There was a lot of good input on township policy and enforcement strategies, and it would be fair to say, the proposed ordinance was NOT popular.
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To summarize, there were 7 people who were in favor of the proposed CIO. Problem is....three of those are on the Township Board.
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The board did not vote during the meeting. Two members voiced concerns that this isn't ready and that there is still a lot of work to do before this would be an option. The other three, I guess we'll find out at the next meeting on October 9th at 6:30pm.
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Civil Infraction Ordinance
The Whitewater Township Board of Trustees is currently considering changing our current form of ordinance enforcement.
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This is a highly controversial topic with very passionate positions on both sides of the discussion. The draft ordinance, information, related articles, and letters to the board posted here are a way to expand public awareness and access to information.
Sometimes a tune can say it all. Contributed by one individual based on our draft ordinance, conversations, and issues overheard at the cancelled Public Hearing, July 10th.
Letter opposed to CIO, highlights of issues, recommendations for improvement, and side by side comparison of Civil and Criminal enforcement.
September 30th, 6pm
Mill Creek Academy
Backside of letter
PDF of this letter to the Township Board
Issues with CIO
2018 and 2025
Community Flyers
Quick note: We understand that this flyer was posted incorrectly on the outside of some mailboxes in the township. Please understand that we are 100% volunteer staffed and funded. We will make every effort to avoid this issue going forward.
New Date September 30th
Mill Creek Academy
The following links will connect you with web articles
directly related to the issue of CIO in township governance.
Zoning and police power ordinances are not the same,
and should not be mixed together
Mary Reilly, Michigan State University Extension - September 15, 2023
Updated from an original article written by Kurt H. Schindler
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The distinction and differences between different types of ordinances and how they are handled.
We would like to offer a sincere, thank you, to all of our neighbor who took time out of their day to attend the CIP Public Hearing. Please make sure to add your Information to our contact list if you would like to be notified when this meeting is rescheduled.
If you would like to contribute or share your message to our township. Please submit a copy for consideration by email. All letters must be respectful and constructive.
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Letter in support of CIO in general but expressing concerns about this version.
Keaton Letter