State Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, and state Reps. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, and Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, have organized a special town hall to solicit feedback and statements from Livingston County residents regarding the Livingston County judicial system and issues brought to light from an investigation into the conduct of Judge Theresa Brennan.
The statements and testimonies will be submitted to the Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC) and the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) for consideration during Brennan’s complaint hearing process.
The town hall will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, in the top floor courtroom of the Historic Livingston County Court House, l200 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell.
“I encourage all interested residents to attend, especially those who are willing to share their story about how Judge Brennan has damaged their lives,” said Hune. “I am committed to seeing this debacle resolved and the people most hurt by Brennan should be a part of the resolution.”
The Judicial Tenure Commission recently issued an amended complaint against Brennan outlining in more detail the numerous allegations of professional and personal misconduct against her.
The commission also posted a scheduling order for the complaint that shows the next steps for the procedure in this issue. Formal complaints against Brennan will be discussed in hearings this October; however, none of
those hearings are scheduled to take place in Livingston County.
“After receiving so many inquiries on the status of this matter, I am frustrated and appalled with the limited information that has been provided and the length of time allowing closure to drag on,” said Vaupel.
“Residents are questioning the integrity of Brennan’s version of justice in Livingston County, and they should have the opportunity to voice their stories and their concerns,” said Theis. “I encourage any resident who has thoughts on this to attend, speak, and to know that we are listening.”
Members of the public wishing to attend are asked to bring copies of relevant information to be turned over to the investigatory body. Written and verbal comments will be welcomed.
For additional information about the town hall, residents can contact the Office of Sen. Joe Hune at (855)-JOE-HUNE or at SenJHune@senate.michigan.gov or the Office of Representative Lana Theis at (517) 373-1784 or at LanaTheis@house.mi.gov.
