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Bridgeport Township board appoints Ron Rachwitz as township manager in 4-2-1 vote
Summary
The Bridgeport Charter Township Board voted 4-2 with one abstention to appoint Ron Rachwitz as township manager Sept. 3, 2024, after discussing the application process. The appointment follows a divided roll-call vote and concludes the board’s consideration of candidates.
The Bridgeport Charter Township Board appointed Ron Rachwitz as township manager at its Sept. 3, 2024, meeting following a roll-call vote that split 4-2 with one abstention.
Supervisor Augie Tausend moved to appoint Rachwitz, and Trustee Placher seconded the motion. Tausend explained the application process and the resulting candidate pool before the vote. The roll call was Tausend — yes; Carpenter — yes; Placher — yes; Adams — yes; Kuznicki — no; Williams — no; Secord — abstained.
Board discussion focused on the application process and candidate considerations; minutes record the vote outcome but include no detailed statement from dissenting members explaining their opposition in the provided text. The motion carried and Rachwitz was appointed. No effective date for the appointment or transition details were stated in the minutes provided.
The board continued with remaining agenda items and adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
