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Clark Township resident urges county backing for $45 million natural‑gas extension to Hessel and Cedarville
Summary
Paul Hitchens told the board the county risks losing residents to high heating costs and urged support for a roughly $45 million project to bring natural gas to Hessel and Cedarville, suggesting bond financing but asking first for public and board backing.
Paul Hitchens, a Clark Township resident, addressed the Mackinac County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 22 seeking county support for extending natural gas service to the Hessel and Cedarville areas.
Hitchens said he believes high fuel and heating costs are driving residents away and estimated initial costs to develop gas service at about $45 million. He asked the board to work with residents to explore financing options such as bond initiatives and to help build public support before pursuing funding mechanisms.
Board members recorded the request but took no formal action to commit funding or develop a financing plan during the Jan. 22 meeting.
