Rochester school board trustee censured after public remarks on county tax plan

Rochester school board trustee Carol Beth Litkouhi was censured for publicly discussing a proposed Oakland County millage, which she criticized in an op-ed, claiming it was being discussed privately and without transparency. She argues the censure violates her free speech rights, as she was elected to represent the community's interests. School board President Michelle Bueltel and Trustee Jessica Gupta justified the censure, stating it was due to Litkouhi sharing information not yet public, and emphasized that any public discussion would occur before a board vote.