On April 28 I visited another township meeting in Gladwin County. Buckeye Township is a swampy, wooded area that once was home to the Buckeye Oil Company, which actually provided the funds for the Buckeye Township Hall.
First off, let me say the township hall in Buckeye Township is definitely a one-of-a-kind. When I arrived, I thought maybe it was an old school house or church, but turns out it's always been a township hall. It was completed in 1939. Inside, there is an interesting stage area, as well.
After visiting with Liz Looker (who has Standish ties), Gladwin County Road Commissioner Larry Miller (the same guy who was joking around at Bourret Township, and is mentioned in that blog entry); and hearing about what’s going on the county level from county commissioner Josh Reid, I talked with the board about creating jobs.
We talked about investing in green energy and using what we have in the 97th district to its full potential. Helping out sectors that create jobs in the community was also discussed.
Next, the focus turned to education. Everywhere I go, people are concerned with this topic, as school funding is in a state of crisis and people are moving away, causing school districts through Gladwin County to lose even more funding. This, of course, leads to fewer opportunities for students.
Buckeye Township’s board also passed mosquito control at its meeting. I can honestly say I saw about three mosquitoes in the hall during the meeting, even now, in early spring. Being surrounded by swamps, the mosquitoes have to be a nightmare in the summer. I just want to say good luck to the township with its newest service, I hope all goes smoothly. Also, kudos to the fire department for installing equipment to capture diesel fumes, which will protect the firefighters who may have to stand near the truck for a long time during a fire.
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