Airport Authority granted land development at Ford Airport [Video]

CASCADE, Mich. — Cascade Township leaders are concerned about the health and safety of the people in their community following a judge’s ruling on development at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The ruling gives the Airport Authority the power to make decisions about the land without getting input or approval from Cascade Township.

“Really, all we want is the same authority that other communities have around airports throughout Michigan,” said Grace Lesperance, Cascade Charter Township Supervisor.

On Friday, Kent County Circuit Court Judge Mark A. Trusock ruled in favor of the Airport Authority at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The judge granted the Airport Authority land development and exemption from any local zoning and land use restrictions around the airport.

“We don’t know exactly what development they have in …