No $15.5M bond for LifeWays in Hillsdale until voters decide on it next year
With LifeWays' Future Uncertain, County Commissioners Put $15.5 Million Bond on 2026 Ballot
Commissioners Ingles, Collins, and Benzing voted 3-2 in favor of a motion to place the question on the August 2026 ballot.
Citizens for Hillsdale County Petition Coordinator, Ashley Risher, speaks to the commissioners on July 8th, 2025
Board of Commissioners May Cast Final Vote on LifeWays Bond Tuesday
If petition efforts to put the building bond on the ballot fall short, the matter will come to the Board one final time.
Funding Woes: As building bond issue looms, LifeWays announces spending cuts
LifeWays announced in late June it would reduce spending in the wake of a federal announcement that money for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be cut by over 25%.
LifeWays Slashes Spending Amidst Federal Funding Questions
The Federal DHHS plans to cut distributions by 26.2 percent.
LifeWays bond controversy continues in Hillsdale
Some neighbors don't want the County issuing a $15.5M bond for a new building for mental health provider LifeWays
Hillsdale officials on petition for LifeWays bond decision to hit the ballot
Commissioner Brent Leininger said a special election for voters to decide on the bond would be "fiscally irresponsible."
The article was published on June 12th and can be purchased throughout Hillsdale County as well as online.
Group hopes to put LifeWays bond issue on the ballot
The article was published in the Homer Index on June 10, 2025. Homer Index newspapers can be purchased at the Litchfield City Office, Sunoco, or Johnny’s in Litchfield, MI. It can also be viewed online for those with a e-subscription. Click below to go to the Homer Index website.
Letter to the Editor: LifeWays Building Bond Would Jeopardize Hillsdale's Future
'LifeWays can obtain independent financing without jeopardizing our county's financial stability...'
Citizens for Hillsdale County lets Hillsdale County Commissioners know they mean business!
Petition coordinator, Ashley Risher, spoke before the County Commissioners on May 27th.
Citizens Launch Effort Challenging County's LifeWays Building Bond Decision
The group will have 45 days to collect nearly 4,000 signatures.
Vocal opposition as Hillsdale County Board passes $15.5M LifeWays bond measure
Strong words and emotional personal appeals regarding measure to fund new mental health facility
In 3-2 Vote, Commissioners Approve LifeWays Bond Despite Public Protest
Hillsdale County moves one step closer to issuing $15.5 million to finance LifeWays' new facility.
Commissioners Set to Vote on $15.5 Million LifeWays Building Bond
The board will discuss issuing the bond at its Tuesday meeting.
County Would be Liable for LifeWays Building Bond, Says Bond Counsel
If LifeWays were to default, according to Bond Counsel, Hillsdale County would be on the hook.
Commissioners Move Forward with LifeWays Bond Request
The board will pursue legal counsel related to the issuance of a $15 million building bond.
LifeWays to Solicit County Backing for Building Bond Next Week
The federally-funded organization will try a third time to secure Hillsdale County's full faith and credit for its building bond.
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