Rochester schools Trustee Carol Beth Litkouhi was censured on Nov. 10 for a column revealing a possible tax increase that had been privately discussed by the school board and others around Oakland County.

By a 5-2 vote Litkouhi was censured and removed for one year from all committees and liaison roles for her opinion piece published Oct. 30 by the Detroit News titled, “Oakland County’s hidden tax debate: The push for a new school ‘enhancement millage.’”

In the column Litkouhi highlights the ramifications of a possible countywide millage that could be on the ballot in 2026.

“Many of these conversations are happening quietly, without public notice or taxpayer input. Oakland County school boards are quietly being asked to support placing a new enhancement millage on the ballot,” she wrote

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