"...the CGC (is) trying to shove the consolidation down all our throats at the clear opposition of the citizens...."
                                         - Published letter to the editor

Fact:   The CGC is interested in Douglas and Saugatuck citizens finally being able to vote on the form of their own government. Construing this as "shov(ing) consolidation down all our throats" is disingenuous sophistry, and adds nothing to responsible debate.  As to citizen opposition to consolidation, the only survey ever conducted among Douglas and Saugatuck residents (by Mitchell & Associates in 2010) on this subject showed 74% support for consolidation.