It has been a privilege to serve as YOUR full-time trustee since 1998.
When I first took office, the township was in debt and services were struggling to survive. Today, that debt is gone and responsible financial reserves are available for emergencies.
We have accomplished a great deal through careful and conservative planning during some difficult economic times. Over the past several years, townships have had their local government funds slashed and other revenue sources have been eliminated altogether. However, Lafayette Township continues to thrive with well-maintained roads & cemetery grounds as well as excellent Fire, EMS and Community Police services. In addition, long-range planning has kept Lafayette township debt limited to the new safety services building approved by voters. And while the cost of construction was more than originally estimated, we are still ahead of the payoff. The levy was voted to last 15 years. The projection is the building will be paid off in less time - and the levy goes away.
When I first took office, the township was in debt and services were struggling to survive. Today, that debt is gone and responsible financial reserves are available for emergencies.
We have accomplished a great deal through careful and conservative planning during some difficult economic times. Over the past several years, townships have had their local government funds slashed and other revenue sources have been eliminated altogether. However, Lafayette Township continues to thrive with well-maintained roads & cemetery grounds as well as excellent Fire, EMS and Community Police services. In addition, long-range planning has kept Lafayette township debt limited to the new safety services building approved by voters. And while the cost of construction was more than originally estimated, we are still ahead of the payoff. The levy was voted to last 15 years. The projection is the building will be paid off in less time - and the levy goes away.
As your Lafayette Township Trustee I WILL continue to
* Continue to be a FULL-TIME TRUSTEE, present at EVERY meeting
necessary to represent the best interests of the township.
* Plan ahead for the safety of Lafayette Township residents with our Fire, EMS & Police services.
* Continue providing the most effective and efficient delivery of services
at the lowest possible cost.
* Keep seeking out grants for public improvements at no local cost
to keep our taxes lower.
* Continue to be immediately responsive to issues as they arise. Even
when that means special meetings to avoid making residents,
employees and agencies wait for what they need.
* Remain committed to maintaining the rural character of Lafayette Twp.
* Hold to the pay as you go policy to avoid debt.
* Continue my personal outreach to residents through a regular newsletter
emailed to residents who wish to subscribe.
* Update long-range planning for quality road maintenance and
upgrades to keep avoiding the need for a voted road levy.
* Continue to actively encourage citizen involvement.
* Complete the challenging process of updating the township zoning code.
* Continue to be a FULL-TIME TRUSTEE, present at EVERY meeting
necessary to represent the best interests of the township.
* Plan ahead for the safety of Lafayette Township residents with our Fire, EMS & Police services.
* Continue providing the most effective and efficient delivery of services
at the lowest possible cost.
* Keep seeking out grants for public improvements at no local cost
to keep our taxes lower.
* Continue to be immediately responsive to issues as they arise. Even
when that means special meetings to avoid making residents,
employees and agencies wait for what they need.
* Remain committed to maintaining the rural character of Lafayette Twp.
* Hold to the pay as you go policy to avoid debt.
* Continue my personal outreach to residents through a regular newsletter
emailed to residents who wish to subscribe.
* Update long-range planning for quality road maintenance and
upgrades to keep avoiding the need for a voted road levy.
* Continue to actively encourage citizen involvement.
* Complete the challenging process of updating the township zoning code.
