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Van Buren Township Trustee

The Township Trustee is the chief executive officer of the township and must reside in that township. Residents of the township elect the trustee for a term of four years. The trustee:· Prepares the annual township budget for submission to the township board· Has general control over all property belonging to the township· Provides emergency assistance for destitute people who appeal for aid and keeps records open to the public, working cooperatively with relief organizations· Provides fire protection, may provide recreation· Examines and settles all accounts against the township, providing accurate accounting of each fund, payments, receipts, and expenditures which are open to the public· Cares for abandoned cemeteries

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    Shannon Ayers
    (Rep)

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1. What unique experience or perspective do you bring that distinguishes you for this office?

2. What are the most urgent challenges facing the communities you seek to represent and how will you address them?

3. What infrastructure investments are most urgent, and how should they be funded?

4. If elected, what processes will you use to receive community input, evaluate policies and assess community needs?

5. What is the role of the trustees and advisory board to work together to meet the needs of your township?

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