Friday, November 2, 2012
Dexter Township supervisor candidate Jim Drolett responds to allegations about his leadership.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Well, I have tried to keep the upcoming elections in Dexter Township on a positive note, relying on my previous experience and past dedication to the residents of Dexter Township and the area, but now comes a letter from Mr. Ehman which at best is confusing and at worse is typical of him. At the time I took office as supervisor in 1984, Mr. Ehman was sitting as the chairman of both the Zoning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Because of onerous decisions made by those boards, at least three members of the five-member township board voted not to reappoint him to those positions and it's been sour grapes for him every since. In 1988, the good people of Portage Lake came to me to ask if the township would do a sewer project for them as …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Dexter resident says Kelly "has the best interests" of Dexter Township in mind as supervisor.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Dear Editor: I have lived in Dexter Township for more than 20 years. During that time, I have had several interactions with the township offices and with Supervisor Pat Kelly. I have always found Pat to be someone of the highest integrity. She listens to township citizens and is determined to give each situation the consideration it deserves. As a homeowner, I have found Pat to be very attentive to my concerns, even when they have come up against those who may have been more vocal, or who felt they should have special treatment. Pat treats everyone with respect and holds everyone to the same rules, as government should. I will be voting for Pat Kelly for township supervisor because I know that she always has the best interests of Dexter …
Friday, October 26, 2012
The incumbent supervisor has led the charge for public safety, fire station in Dexter Township, resident says.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Dear Editor, Many positive changes have come to Dexter Township through Pat Kelly. In the mid 1990s before Pat was involved with local government, I attended numerous township meetings and discovered that it was difficult if not impossible to have a voice and to gain a listening ear. My first Pat Kelly experience was when she served as chairwoman on the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was very refreshing to attend her meetings and observe communication exchanges occur with the interest, passion and respect that is always present with Pat Kelly. Our paths have crossed repeatedly over the years regarding any number of township issues. Most recently, I have worked with Pat as she channeled her energy, passion, enthusiasm and leadership skills …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Lyndon Township Supervisor John Francis throws his support behind Jim Drolett in the Dexter Township supervisor race.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Dear Editor: I have known Jim Drolett for several years and have been impressed with his abilities as a previous Dexter Township supervisor and as a fellow member on a variety of boards that serve the communities in this area. One example of his ability to solve difficult problems arose when he was the chairman for the Chelsea Area Construction Agency (CACA). During the time that the economy was spiraling downward, Jim was the chairman of the Chelsea Area Construction Agency Board. This is an agency established to perform building inspections for six municipalities including Lyndon and Dexter townships. The economic slow down began to take its toll on the agency's budget with expenses exceeding revenues. There was a concern that the agency…
Friday, October 5, 2012
Incumbent Pat Kelly will face Republican challenger Jim Drolett on the Nov. 6 ballot.
The race for the Dexter Township supervisor position features plenty of experience on both sides of the political aisle. Current incumbent Pat Kelly is completing her second full term in the supervisor's seat, and will face former supervisor Jim Drolett, who served on the board from 1984-1996. Kelly, who has lived near the township for 40 years, said she is seeking a fourth term in order to complete projects the board started four years ago — namely the construction of a permanent fire station. "The fire station is really important to me. We're not done. I want to make sure it's finished," she said. Kelly said if voters pass a 1-mill tax levy for seven years on the Nov. 6 ballot, the substation at the corner of Dexter Town Hall and North …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Kathryn Bowring, Pat Kelly, and James Drolett are campaigning for the supervisor position for Dexter Township.
Editor's note: This article is part one of a three-part series profiling the candidates for office in Dexter Township for the 2012 primary election. Dexter Township has three candidates on the ballot for township supervisor, while Clerk Harley Rider is running unopposed. Two Republicans are running for the treasurer's seat, and six candidates and competing for four seats on the Board of Trustees. Dexter Patch sent out questionnaires to each of the candidates, and the following were their responses: Candidate: Pat Kelly Elected office sought: Township supervisor Political affiliation: Democrat Residence: Dexter Township Occupation: Dexter Township Supervisor (retired senior project engineer at General Motors) Education: Jackson Community …
Amos Walker
7:59 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012
Mr. Drolett has offered no reason for a change in leadership. His statements typically are missing key facts. He complains that MLSW board members did not get a $.50 raise. I think people who serve are not in it for the money. Then in regard to a new director getting a 50% pay increase, he fails to give the figure, an important fact to me. I do believe it is wholly inappropriate for two board … more ›