By David Fleet
dfleet@mihomepaper.com
Atlas Twp.— On Oct. 21, the Atlas Township Board recognized Trustee Barry June for his many years of service to the community.
“Barry has served in many roles at the township,” said Township Supervisor Jim Busch. “He’s been a leader, mentor and board of trustees for many years, steering the township.”
In the late 1990s, June first started in township government by serving on the Board of Appeals for several years, which included a stint as chairperson. He was first elected as township trustee in 2004 and was reelected in 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020. He did not seek reelection this November.
“When you’re an elected official in the township people know who you are,” said June. “When they don’t like something they stop by your house and tell you about it. The key is to not get too wrapped up in crazy stuff and keep it real then listen to them.”
“I know where the old county drains are and much of the farm tile in the township. That was my area of expertise for many years.”
June will travel and has some family obligations over the next few years.