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Village of Richland might become first in Michigan history to disincorporate

Michigan Public | By Ryan Grimes
Published May 3, 2016 at 4:14 PM EDT

There's a historic question being put before voters in today's election in the one-square mile Village of Richland: whether or not to dissolve the village. 

If the answer is yes, it will be the very first time in Michigan history that a village has disincorporated. 

President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Eric Lupher, joins us to talk about the proposal and what could happen if it passes. Eric Lupher joins us to discuss the chance that the Village of Richland may become the first village in Michigan history to dissolve.

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Ryan Grimes
Ryan is interning as a Production Assistant for Stateside. An Ypsilanti native, Ryan received a Music Production/Engineering certificate from Washtenaw Community College and is currently studying at Eastern Michigan University, pursuing degrees in Electronic Media and Film as well as Electrical Engineering Technology. For as long as he can remember, Ryan has loved public radio. Ryan is a big fan of podcasts, movies, longboarding, playing the drums, video games and spicy foods.
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