City of Union terminates city manager as residents demand action from the council against squatters

Questions, coffee and cheesecake bring residents together with City Hall

Photo by AlbionMich.netCity Manager Dr. Sheryl Theriot welcomes residents to the first “Cheesecake with the City Manager” community gathering July 22 at Trackside Eatery & Dry Pub. The informal discussion covered elections, property taxes, road projects, water and sewer service, recreation, downtown redevelopment and other topics affecting everyday life in Albion before ending with conversation and cheesecake. By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Write…

City of Union terminates city manager as residents demand action from the council against squatters

UNION – Tensions flared Monday night during a special session of the Union City Council. Then current Union City Manager Jared Coal saw his contract terminated, while a crowd of frustrated residents, along with Union County’s own sheriff, made their feelings known about the council’s perceived shortcomings, particularly with addressing the ongoing squatter issue.  Going through the proceedings, within the opening minutes of the city council meet…