Deadbeat Michigan Judge Sabrina L. Johnson Owes Over $2500 For Outstanding Water Bills

Deadbeat Michigan Judge Sabrina L. Johnson makes nearly $169,000 a year as the chief judge for the 22nd District Court. Yet, she owes $2,500 in delinquent water bills to the City of Inkster.

It’s unclear why Johnson is delinquent on her water bill. After all, she makes more than four times the average salary of the people living in Inkster.

Johnson, was first appointed to the bench by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2012. She is currently running unopposed for reelection this year.

At the time of her appointment, Snyder stated:

“Sabrina has an impressive record as an attorney as well as strong ties to the community. We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber willing to serve on the bench.”

Inkster began shutting off water to delinquent customers in March.

Inkster Public Services Director Jerome Bivins would not comment on why Johnson’s water is still turned on. Bivins also refused to say if Johnson is receiving favoritism.

Bivins says he doesn’t know how many of the 8,000 residential customers are delinquent. He also stated he did not know how many homes lost their water to shutoffs. In addition, he also declined to discuss Johnson’s bill.

Bivins told The Metro Times’ Steve Neavling:

“I won’t get into that. That’s people’s business.”

Snyder appointed Johnson to her judicial seat in September 2012. Snyder was forced to replace Sylvia James. The governor removed James after the Michigan Supreme Court found she had misused funds intended for crime victims.

The people of Inkster elected Johnson to a full six-year term in November 2012. They also re-elected her in November 2018. She is up for re-election this year.

Prior to becoming a judge, Johnson served as an assistant Wayne County prosecutor from 1996 to 2002 and 2008 to 2012. She managed her own law firm, Sabrina Johnson PLLC, between 2002 and 2008.

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