Township Local Government

Lake County Townships had their Annual Town Meetings on April 14th, I had the opportunity to attend the Fremont Township Meeting.

Trustee Mike Hayek presented the efforts that are being taken to make the community aware of water use. Awards were given out to Fremont school children for posters promoting water conservation.

Supervisor Pete Tekampe gave details of the new public park "Behm Homestead Park" that the Township will have open for public use this July. He also gave details on the increasing number of people coming to the Township Office for public assistance and to use the Township Food Bank. The Food Bank is mostly funded by donations of the community.

Highway Commissioner Bill Grinnel commented on the past hard winter and the increasing price of salt and asphalt.

I know other news sources and Blog sites have commented on doing away with Township government. I'm sure that could be done, however County Government would need to step up and provide the services that the townships do now. More local offices would have to be opened up to serve the community, not everyone can travel to the county seat office for public aid. Before we close the township office we need to make sure the counties are ready for the additional work load.

But until they close the townships we can attend township meetings to make sure the tax dollars they collect are being spent correctly. You may be surprised how they serve the community. Check out the Fremont Township website http://www.fremonttownship.com/