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Bridge MichiganSep 22, 2026Local News

Where Michigan governor candidates stand on rural government crisis

James proposes voluntary service-sharing, possible shared election duties, and additional support for rural township officials.

Where Michigan governor candidates stand on rural government crisis
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Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson offered contrasting approaches to rural townships’ staffing and service challenges: James supports giving communities more options to share or consolidate services, while Benson favors local control without forced mergers.

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