Commissioner refuses to leave seat; legal battle looms in Monroe County

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is heading to court after a former member, who was recently released from federal prison, appeared at last week’s meeting claiming his old seat. Republican Mark Brant refused to step down, despite pushback. Read: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/07/21/tensions-rise-in-monroe-county-over-disputed-commission-seat/