"(Douglas) residents will be forced to pay down roughly $4 million of (Saugatuck's) debts" if consolidation passes.
                                    - Statement to the Boundary Commission by a leader of the group opposing consolidation

Fact:   This is fear-mongering based on twisted facts.  The speaker was referencing road improvements funded by indebtedness approved by Saugatuck voters.  Such indebtedness can be segregated to remain the responsibility of the taxpayers who benefitted from it, in this case, the Saugatuck residents.  Knowingly making false statements like this rumor, designed to mislead, does a real disservice to residents who want to make an informed decision on the merits of consolidation.  (Continuing to do so is unconscionable.)