Manton City Commission: Resolution Condemning Alleged Harassment, Cyberbullying, and Intimidation of Public Officials

On May 20, 2026, the city commission of Manton, Michigan, passed a vague resolution condemning what it alleged was “a deliberate, ongoing, and escalating campaign of cyberbullying, online harassment, and personal attacks directed at City Commissioners.” The resolution also stated the city commission might direct the city attorney to explore certain legal remedies. On June 30, FIRE filed a public records request seeking records concerning the city’s adoption, discussion, drafting, interpretation, and potential enforcement of the resolution. On July 16, the city partially denied that request, and on August 14, FIRE appealed the denial.