Clinton County
Drain commission tries to adjust to legislation
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By Jason Dunn
Clinton County Chatter Staff Reporter
The effects of a law regarding drainage system lawsuits was one topic of discussion Phil Hanses from the Clinton County Drain Commission brought to the The Clinton County Board of Commissioners March 29. Hanses, who is responsible for all of the logistical operations regarding drainage in the county, addressed Public Act 222. This piece of legislation was designed to give residents in areas of Michigan the opportunity to sue the government for faulty drainage systems that contributed to property damage. Hanses described to the board that a few claims have been filed in Clinton County, along with the act’s general significance. “In Clinton County, we’ve had three PA-222 claims that have been filed this past year.