In early 2015, Michigan First Credit Union purchased the homes adjacent to its property in Lathrup Village at more than double the market prices.  These purchases were made with the hope of gaining City approval for an expansion project onto the property occupied by these homes.  Ms. Miller, a licensed Realtor, benefited financially from the sale of these properties.  Subsequently, the Lathrup Village Planning Commission, of which Ms. Miller was a member, deliberated upon the rezoning necessary for this planned expansion to occur.   Michael Poulis, Michigan First CEO, stated during the November 24, 2015 Planning Commission meeting that he was aware Ms.Miller was on the Planning Commission and that she made it clear to him she would recuse herself if the project ever came before the Planning Commission.  However, SHE DID NOT RECUSE HERSELF.  Click here to view Mr. Poulis’ comment near the bottom of page 7.

Ms. Miller not only advocated for the rezoning; she voted in favor of it on November 24, 2015.  While Ms. Miller did not break the law, ethically, she should have willingly disclosed her role in securing the property for Michigan First and recused herself from any participation in the rezoning deliberations and the eventual vote.  While Ms. Miller did eventually disclose her relationship to Michigan First, she only did so after residents discovered her involvement in the sale of the properties and applied immense pressure upon her.  Click here to see the public comments on pages 5 and 6 calling out Ms. Miller for her ethical lapse.  However, she still failed to recuse herself from participating in the process.  This failure invited the perception and possibility that Ms. Miller was compensated by Michigan First for her support of and favorable vote on the project.  Click here to see the realtor listing ticket for one of the sold properties.

She regularly accuses City officials of benefiting from their positions, yet this is one of several examples of where she has used her position for self-enrichment.