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Dear Legislator:
Individuals advocating for the elimination of Township Government, simply do not understand the important services townships provide to families - especially in these economic times.
Townships are the unit of government closest to people and they provide critically important front-line services to those in need, more effectively and efficiently than county or state government.
Hundreds of families, seniors and others who find themselves unemployed, under-employed or living on Social Security and meager pensions and savings, rely on township government programs like food pantries, help with utility bills, transportation, medical services, prescription drug discount programs and more.
With state, county and municipal governments all cutting back on programs, It is unrealistic to assume that the critical services currently provided by townships, would be taken on by one of those other entities. We both know, that would not happen.
I fully support township government and urge you to oppose any legislation or policy aimed at eliminating it or any of its services.
Thank You.
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The consistent growth of this movement confirms that many residents recognize the unique value of our local township services. This momentum demonstrates a clear public expectation that our representatives preserve these essential programs.
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My family really needed the help with heat last winter when things were tight. If they take this away who is gonna step up? Nobody.
Stop trying to break everything that actually works for us. Stay local.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Dear Legislator:
Individuals advocating for the elimination of Township Government, simply do not understand the important services townships provide to families - especially in these economic times.
Townships are the unit of government closest to people and they provide critically important front-line services to those in need, more effectively and efficiently than county or state government.
Hundreds of families, seniors and others who find themselves unemployed, under-employed or living on Social Security and meager pensions and savings, rely on township government programs like food pantries, help with utility bills, transportation, medical services, prescription drug discount programs and more.
With state, county and municipal governments all cutting back on programs, It is unrealistic to assume that the critical services currently provided by townships, would be taken on by one of those other entities. We both know, that would not happen.
I fully support township government and urge you to oppose any legislation or policy aimed at eliminating it or any of its services.
Thank You.
Signer
Updates
February 2, 2012
The consistent growth of this movement confirms that many residents recognize the unique value of our local township services. This momentum demonstrates a clear public expectation that our representatives preserve these essential programs.
3 Comments
Township is the only people who ever answer their phones. county offices are a joke and stay busy doing nothing. keep our services local
My family really needed the help with heat last winter when things were tight. If they take this away who is gonna step up? Nobody.
Stop trying to break everything that actually works for us. Stay local.
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Township is the only people who ever answer their phones. county offices are a joke and stay busy doing nothing. keep our services local