Rochester trustee alleges retaliation after speaking on county tax increase

Carol Beth Litkouhi, a trustee of Rochester Community Schools, is suing her district, alleging retaliation for her public remarks about a proposed county-wide tax increase. She claims the board censured her and removed her from committees after she published an op-ed in the Detroit News. Her attorney argues that these actions are illegal and infringe on free speech rights. The lawsuit highlights concerns over transparency and the ability of school boards to limit trustees' access to information and their ability to communicate with constituents.