The State House is currently considering House Bill 4780, which would significantly reduce the authority of local townships by transferring certain functions to county government. The Freedom Township Board of Trustees has gone on record as opposing this bill. Information on the bill and its language may be found at this link:
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2007-HB-4780
The Michigan Townships Association, which Freedom Township is a member of, has issued two documents providing important information on this topic. These are:
Michigan Townships Matter, General Information about Michigan Townships
Myths v. Facts about Michigan Townships
Further information is also available at the MTA web site, www.michigantownships.org.
