Madison Meetings Matter

On June 23^rd, 2022 the Madison Township Advisory Board held a public meeting. At that meeting at least one agenda item was tabled; and parties from all sides agreed another meeting needed to be set to follow up. The board agreed to meet on July 21^st, 2022 at 7pm.
By July 21^st, there had been no notice posted on the door of the fire station, on the website, on social media, or in the newspaper.
Due to the lack of communication from the township, concerned citizens instead had to play telephone to notify each other that the meeting was canceled. No alternate dates have been announced.
I, and many others, were hoping for an update on the now 9 month long venture to get the roofing repairs made to the fire stations, as well as the potential sale of an old engine (which was needed and used since the last meeting).
The principled thing to do is set meetings at regular intervals in order to inform how tax dollars are spent, and answer any questions. This will help avoid any confusion and promotes cooperation with the public. Accountability and transparency should be the responsibility of elected officials – not the public citizens.

~ By Kristin Alexander | Letter to the Editor | Published July 30, 2022 in The Reporter Times