Rezoning requests spark conflict-of-interest claims in River Rouge
River Rouge officials are facing criticism over the proposed rezoning of land belonging to city officials and employees to permit marijuana businesses. The Planning Commission has been asked to consider rezoning parcels at 150 East Great Lakes, 152 East Great Lakes and 154 East Great Lakes to include the Green Overlay Zoning District, which allows for light industrial uses, including marijuana facilities. According to city property records, 150 East Great Lakes and 154 East Great Lakes are owned by Troy Newman Jr., the city’s building inspector; 152 East Great Lakes is owned by city att...