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March 17, 2021
UPDATE:
WHMI has learned that a misdemeanor criminal charge has been filed against Genoa Twp. Polly Skolarus. Sheâll be arraigned on May 7th on a single charge of Election Law - Failure to Perform Duty. The charge was authorized by the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office following an investigation by Michigan State Police. Tune to WHMI on Thursday for additional details.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A salary increase has been denied for the Genoa Township clerk after allegations were made about various violations, abuse of office, and election issues.
At Monday nightâs virtual meeting, the board discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and approved 2% salary increases for all staff, planning commissioners, zoning board of appeals members and elected officials - with the exception of Clerk Polly Skolarus. Trustee Jean Ledford put forth an unexpected motion to withhold the proposed increase for Skolarus in the 2021 budget and de