Lapeer Commission Infighting Raises Concerns Over Transparency and Progress

Resident says ongoing disputes and lack of communication are distracting from the work needed to move the community forward

LAPEER, Mich. — Ongoing tensions within the Lapeer City Commission are drawing concern from community members who say public disagreements are overshadowing the work of local government.

In an interview, Kelly Bales, an elected official in Elba Township, described Lapeer as a historically family friendly community built on strong local connections, but s…