Stamp Out Hunger I wanted to say that I’m very thankful that we have the OCEF food pantry and all their volunteers, it’s a blessing to have a local food pantry to take care of our community. People really want to get involved, and this community has the biggest and most generous hearts. You give […]
Brandon Township Voters Voters who wish to vote absentee for each election, can inform the Brandon Township Clerk’s Office and automatically either receive an absentee ballot application (Permanent Absentee Voter) and then a ballot, or automatically receive a ballot for each election (Permanent Ballot List). Voters on our Permanent AV list may receive another application […]
Thank you Wojos The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, for their donation of the beautiful plants in the street planters through the downtown area this season. They brighten up the downtown area, and the continued support of Wojo’s Greenhouse is greatly appreciated. Bob Hauxwell Ortonville DPW Stamp […]
(In response to: Library board trustees candidates omitted from August ballot, The Citizen, May 4, 2024, pg. 1) Thank you I would like to thank the Brandon Township Board of Trustees for committing resources, including hiring their attorney, to pursue getting the “disqualified” Library Board candidates back on the election ballot. I especially would like […]
Thank you I would like to take this opportunity to thank Angie, one of the AARP tax preparers, for all of her hard work and accommodating our senior center by adding a few more slots. These tax preparers prepare the senior’s taxes for free and they work very hard. Angie is the head of the […]
Thank you The members of Goodrich Enrichment Activities and Revitalization (G.E.A.R.) would like to express our gratitude to the Goodrich Educational Foundation for selecting us as 2024 Citizen of the Year and for the welcoming reception at the annual Spring Gala fundraiser. G.E.A.R. is honored by this recognition and grateful to be part of a […]
Property taxes Many seniors, throughout the years, have complained about paying school taxes even if they haven’t had children in school for many years. Some have never used public schools but they have had to pay school taxes in addition to private school costs. I have heard arguments pro and con for many years, but […]
Rep. Schriver lack of understanding (In response to: Rep. Schriver responds to criticism over social media post, The Citizen, February 17, 2024, pg. 1) I want to commend Shelby Stewart-Soldan for the extremely well written article regarding Josh Shriver, Michigan representative for the 66th district, and including his response to being removed from committees and […]
Explanation of Notice of Assessment What follows is a brief explanation of the letter all residents would have received in early February. This letter came from your local assessor, and details value changes to your parcel or property from 2023 to 2024. At the top of the page, you will see “THIS IS NOT A […]
Citizens for Local Choice I would like to say “thank you” to the Brandon Township Planning Commission for allowing me the opportunity to speak at their Public Hearing meeting on Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Facilities. I appreciate the time, hard work, and foresight the Planning Commission is doing on behalf of our community. […]