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Residents urge commissioners to reject County Road bond, call for elected Road Commission
Summary
Multiple residents and Zoom participants urged the Kalkaska County Board to oppose a proposed county road bond and to return road oversight to an elected Road Commission, citing poor workmanship and concerns about proposed wage increases and per‑household costs.
Public comment at the March 19 meeting centered on opposition to a proposed County Road bond and criticism of the Road Commission's management. Sue Vipond told commissioners she opposed placing a County Road Bond on the ballot and questioned the requested wage increase for the County Road manager and the amount the Road Commission was requesting. Shane Jenkins urged the board to vote against the bond and said other options should be explored, calling out perceived poor workmanship and mismanagement of road repairs.
Other speakers echoed those concerns: Megan Nothelfer requested a no vote on the millage and urged a return to an elected Road Commission; Tony Poli (via Zoom) also called for elected leadership and management changes. The minutes record these public comments as directed to the commissioners but do not show board action on the bond at this meeting.
