Sodus City has a total population of 2,374 people, with a median household income of $35,250. The city has a low poverty rate, at approximately 10.8%. In fact, one in four of the residents in the city are not registered to vote. The town has a wide variety of elected officials, including a Mayor, a Comptroller, and several cabinet positions. A County Clerk handles important tasks like filing vital records and training poll workers.
The Benton Harbor Area School District did not oppose the Sodus transfer. However, there are racial polarization and segregation in the city. The Benton Harbor Board should consider the transfer in light of the notice. It should create a committee to study the racial problems in Sodus City and propose specific solutions. The committee should also be empowered to address any concerns in the school district.