With Andrea Schroeder heading to Lansing after a successful campaign for the 43rd District state representative seat, the Independence Township Board needs a new trustee.
Applicants must have been a registered voter in Independence Township for at least 30 days. Trustee responsibilities include fiduciary management, attend township board meetings, and participate in board decisions. The appointment expires on Dec. 31, 2020. Elected trustees serve four-year terms. Members of the Township Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Senior Advisory Committee will review applicants and make a recommendation at the Dec. 18 Township Board meeting.
Schroeder, a Republican, was elected to the state house with 24,059 votes, 56.40 percent of the 42,658 total votes in the Nov. 6 election. Nicole Breadon, Democrat, received 18,505 votes, 43.38 percent.
“I’ve been busy learning the details of the job,” Schroeder said. “I had to be in Lansing the day after the election for three days of caucus events and new legislator training, everything has been a whirlwind since then.”
Items before the next session starts on Jan. 9 include more meetings, orientations, and hiring staff, she said.
“I know from talking to people during the campaign that health care, good jobs, education, and road improvements are important issues, so I’ll be working for better policies in those areas,” she said. “It’s been a long, tiring, and exciting 16 months since I started my campaign. I’ve met so many interesting people who’ve shared their stories and concerns with me. Honestly, I know it sounds trite but it truly is a privilege to serve, and I don’t take the responsibility lightly. I’m sad about leaving the Township Board, where I loved serving, but I know it is in good hands.”
Applications are available on the township website at www.indtwp.com under Government on the top tool bar; Boards and Committees or from the Township Clerk’s office. Submit applications and resumes to the township clerk’s office at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346, no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 12. For more information, call township Supervisor Pat Kittle at 248-922-6213.