Bart Clark is running for Independence Township trustee to ‘protect and preserve the quality of life.? ‘I think we need to protect that,? said Clark. ‘I’d like to be able to say I did something to preserve that for my kids, my grandkids, and for your kids and your grandkids.? The way to ensure that, […]
Dave Wagner is proud of his four years as Independence Township supervisor ? now he wants four more. ‘After the first term as supervisor, I still feel like there are still quite a few things to be accomplished,? he said. When David Wagner took over as supervisor four years ago, Independence Township was in ‘decent […]
Independence Township budget numbers show it’s not hurting for money. In fact, some argue it has too much. ‘The revenues are out pacing the expenditures so we keep adding to the fund balance. We’re already over 40 percent,? said Trustee Dan Kelly. ‘At some point, it’s a consideration for this board to talk about if […]
Dixie Highway is set to get its share of attention from the township. The Independence Township Board appointed a nine-person panel with a $23,800 budget. Their mission: work on ways to improve the area’s appearance and economic opportunities. ‘I can’t remember a time when we have had as many vacancies as I currently see,? said […]
Front lawns in Independence Township will soon be covered in political signs, but not yet. That would be against the law. ‘Our ordinance is two weeks,? said township Supervisor David Wagner, who is running for reelection. The township has fielded several calls the past few weeks concerning the township’s political sign ordinance, Wagner said. ‘I’ve […]
When it came to negotiating a salary for a new city clerk, City Manager Dennis Ritter wouldn’t budge. ‘I am totally opposed to anything other than what is before us tonight, it’s just that simple. We can’t function properly and completely, and proficiently as we need to,? Ritter said at the April 25 council meeting. […]
Jeff McGee is running for Independence Township Treasurer because he sees a need for change. ‘In 1985 the board elected to go to a charter township and we haven’t changed anything since then and we’ve now grown to 35,000 people and over a $25,000 budget,? said McGee. ‘I’m passionate about the fact that we need […]
After review, the state found Independence Township fell $27,543 short last year, as opposed to $2.7 million it found last July. That amount has already been paid, said township Treasurer Curt Carson. ‘I’m glad with the result, that’s what we were looking for,? Carson said. ‘It seems like it would be hard for anybody to […]
Unless city officials change their minds, the historic 90 N. Main Street building will include residences. On 6-0 vote, City Council adopted the first reading of the Zoning Ordinance Overlay District Amendment to include the residential component, which had been stricken previously by the planning commission. ‘I think having a mixed use would make a […]
After two years, Independence Township is going after Building Director Dave Belcher for $3,000. Township Board of Trustees voted 4-2, May 3, to direct the township attorney to pursue civil action to recover the bonus payments given to Belcher for work done on township hall. Treasurer Curt Carson and Trustee Mark Petterson voted against the […]