Village of Sparta considers becoming a city

Village of Sparta considers becoming a city

SPARTA, Mich. (WOOD) — After more than a century as a village, Sparta could soon become a city. A citizen advisory committee is recommending the change after weighing the pros and cons. The drafted report says becoming a city would simplify the local government, reduce overlapping services with Sparta Township and save taxpayers money. Sparta residents currently pay taxes to both the village and the township. Under the proposed change, the new c…