Houghton Residents Plan Rally Against Walmart

The dispute between the city of Houghton and Walmart over property taxes is expected to heat up once again. Recently city officials announced that the retailer moved to have their case with the Michigan State Tax Tribunal, out of abeyance, and into court. Walmart wants to have its location’s property taxes decreased based on if the retailer were not in that location. To raise public awareness of how the case may affect the city, and surrounding area, residents and business owners concerned by Walmart’s dark store strategy, are planning to host a rally against the national retailer this afternoon. Those interested in joining will meet at M-26 and Razorback drive, next to the Walmart parking lot. Organizers say they will provide some picketing signs, on a first come first served basis. The rally is expected to begin at 2 pm, this afternoon.