GOP consultant's hiring for city job sparks spat in Warren
Warren City Council officials are upset with what they call the “secret” appointment of a political consultant to a full-time job by Mayor James Fouts. At least two members believe the appointment may be in violation of the city’s charter and state law.
Republican consultant Jamie Roe, who has worked for officeholders including Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works commissioner, has been on the city payroll as a clerical technician for at least 10 weeks without Fouts going through the traditional process of obtaining approval by the council, critics say.