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Budget approved following disagreement on millage rate BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
FRASER — After several meetings, the Fraser City Council passed its 2024-25 budget at a May 14 special meeting. The holdup was disagreement over the Special Assess-
ment District millage. The millage, allowed by Michigan Public Act 33, provides funding for public safety services in the city. Last year, the millage was set at 2 mills. Council Member Amy Baranski was absent from the May 14 meeting. At the May 14 meeting, City Manager Elaine Leven said that due to changes in the Municipal Employees Retirement
System, the city had to pay out an additional $433,428. This money would come out of the general fund. “This is a mandatory required payment,” Lesich said. Councilman Patrick O’Dell, acknowledging the increasing retirement costs, made a motion to make the SAD millage 2 mills with Lesich seconding. See BUDGET on page 22A
Fraser students step toward the future BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
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he Fraser Class of 2024 made its way through the hallways of the high school to an upbeat soundtrack from the marching band on May 24. As they walked, the students were flanked by underclassmen and teachers who wished them well on the next part of their journey. Prior to the senior walk, students signed T-shirts and a banner for the graduating class. This was followed by speeches and presentations in the auditorium. Around 2 p.m., the seniors walked the halls for one last time. They then made their way onto the football field to their waiting families and well-wishers. This was topped off with an ice cream social. Fraser principal Ryan Sines said the 2024 class stood out because of their adaptability and resilience. He said the students had to navigate through the chalSee STUDENTS on page 12A Photo by Nick Powers
Senior Codenne Fleming hugs teacher Sonja Bozinovski during the senior walk on May 24 at Fraser High School.
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