Marshall, Michigan attorney Richard Lindsey, a member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance and Ford Motor Company, expects a lawsuit against them navigating the system now will be decided by the Michigan Supreme Court.
The suit, brought by the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite is ultimately aiming for a referendum on the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, now under construction. Judicial decisions against the Committee’s efforts resulted in an appeal filing. The Michigan Court of Appeals in early March 2024 agreed to expedite the Committee’s appeal on the basis that it could be resolved in time for such a referendum to appear on the November 2024 ballot.
In this episode, Lindsey explains why he believes the final decision will rest with Michigan’s top court.
Episode Resources
BlueOval Battery Park Michigan website
Ford Careers website
Marshall, Michigan website
Marshall Township, Michigan website
Ford Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Choose Marshall-MAEDA website
CATL website
PA 425 Conditional Land Use Transfer Explained
Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite website
Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite Facebook page
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM and PM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
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