The Michigan Attorney General's Office says it will not investigate the legality of actions taken by various parties associated with the redevelopment of the old Marquette General Hospital site.
The letter is in response to one sent by State Rep. Sara Cambensy to Attorney General Dana Nessel in July. Cambensy said several constituents had questions about how the project's been handled by the Northern Michigan University Foundation and project manager the Veridea Group.
The letter is found below:
Subsequently, the NMU Foundation issued a response:
NMU Foundation statement regarding Michigan Attorney General response to State Representative Sara Cambensy
Issued at 1:30pm on September 6, 2022
The Northern Michigan University Foundation is extremely pleased with today’s decision by the Michigan Attorney General declining to take any action regarding unfounded allegations by State Representative Sara Cambensy concerning the redevelopment of the former hospital site.
The Board of Trustees and staff leadership of the NMU Foundation appreciate the Attorney General’s diligent, expeditious and thorough review of this matter, and we remain focused on continuing the process of bringing this significant project to fruition for the benefit of the Marquette area, Northern Michigan University, and the Upper Peninsula.
Our appreciation extends to the City of Marquette staff, Mayor Jenna Smith, City Commissioners, the Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Michigan Legislature, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Veridea Group, UP Health System – Marquette, our consulting team, and members of the Marquette and NMU community who have joined this important effort over the course of the past year for the betterment of our community.
