Lapeer commission opposes state preemption housing bills and urges kratom ban

The Lapeer City Commission on April 6 adopted a resolution opposing a package of state House bills that commission members described as preemption of local housing authority and a second resolution urging the Michigan Senate and the governor to approve a bill to ban kratom.

Commissioner Glyman introduced the housing resolution, calling the package “preemption bills” that would remove local control over land‑use and housing rules. Commissioners said they had consulted with the Michigan Municipal League (MML), which recommended resolutions, and agreed the bills would “strip local control” if enacted. The commission voted to adopt the resolution and authorized staff to forward it to the city’s state representatives and senator.

Separately, the commission unanimously adopted a resolution urging approval of House Bill 5537 to ban kratom, citing concerns about its availability at gas stations and youth access. Commissioners discussed the substance and age‑restriction questions; staff noted current state law does not provide age limits for kratom sales.