Summary
The council reopened a question from 2008: whether district court judges can buy health insurance through the city at the employee rate. Supporters said nearly every other Michigan district court city allows it and it keeps Taylor competitive for judicial candidates; opponents worried about cost creep and union 'me too' clauses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $11,000 per judge initially depending on plan, up to about $48,000 if both chose top-tier plans.
Current and future 23rd District Court judges, who gain access to city-group insurance rates.
Taxpayer watchdogs argue residents bear added benefit obligations that could invite parallel union demands.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The council reopened a question from 2008: whether district court judges can buy health insurance through the city at the employee rate. Supporters said nearly every other Michigan district court city allows it and it keeps Taylor competitive for judicial candidates; opponents worried about cost creep and union 'me too' clauses.
City Council - Oct 6, 2026
Should judges who are technically state employees be allowed to buy into city health plans? Critics say taxpayers shouldn't pay for state workers' benefits; supporters say it's cheap (about $11,600/year likely), capped, and needed to keep good judges on the bench.
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