Several state lawmakers are looking to rescind a $100 million allocation to the University of Michigan for its proposed Ypsilanti Township facility.
Ypsilanti Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. has 16 bipartisan cosponsors for his bill. The $100 million approved about a year ago is supposed be used for site development and construction.
Wilson says many of his constituents have made it clear they oppose the project.
“Right now, U-M is already putting forth about $850 million, and they are waiting on the feds to put about another $300 million in. So, when we are talking about the state’s $100 million portion, I think U-M or the feds can figure out where to find $100 million if they really want to move forward with this project.”
In a statement, U-M Vice-President of Government Relations Chris Kolb says the university opposes any effort to rescind the funds. He says the legislation is based on inaccurate information.
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