Portland again denied aid after February flood

PORTLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Portland is again questioning why Michigan State Police determined it does not qualify for financial relief after receiving a second denial late last week.

Portland City Manager Tutt Gorman firstasked the state to reconsidernearly two months ago after being told the city, as well as Belding and Ionia County, did not exhaust all local resources duringan ice jam that led to widespread floodingearlier this year.

“Unfortunately, the most recent letter causes more concern and raises new issues in clarity,” Gorman told News 8 Wednesday.

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