Finally...

At long last, the illegal sign has been removed from the entrance of Michigan Moto Mania.  I wonder if Hayes Township is going to make him pay the fines he owes for having it up well past the time it was supposed to have come down?  There should be a fine assessed for every day past the notice he received from Lisa Stager back in November.  Jim VanWormer should have cited him the day after the sign went up months before that.  Probably not.  They have waived just about every fee and fine they can for Mr. Longenecker. 

I wonder if they overlook the fees and fines for everyone or are they just playing favorites?   

Hayes Township seems to be trying to shield Doug Longenecker from as much expense as they can.  Too bad Mr. Longenecker is not in a hurry to return the favor.  He is not concerned with shielding the taxpayers of Hayes Township from the expenses they are incurring because of Michigan Moto Mania.  He is still suing Hayes Township (you the taxpayer) for $1.2 million.  Court date is 21 Mar 2011.  Unless some kind of stall tactic is employed.

Did your tax assessment go up?  The money has to come from somewhere.  It's coming out of your pocket.

You have the elected leaders of Hayes Township to thank for that.

Even Chairman Lyle Criscuolo of the Planning Commission is not immune.  Those upgrades and expansion of his business this past year have exposed him to more tax liability too.  Be careful what you ask for.  You just might get it.