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At noon on Nov. 20, 2024, new and returning Peninsula Township Trustees and staff were sworn into office. The event took place at the Township offices on Center Road.
Following their wins after the Nov. 5 election, those being sworn in included Township Supervisor Maura Sanders; Clerk Becky Chown; Deputy Clerk Robin Noval; Treasurer Katie Clark, who takes over for the retiring Marge Achorn; and Trustees Isaiah Wunsch and Julie Alexander.
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Those who were sworn in prior to the event included Trustees Dave Sanger and J.P. Milliken; and Peninsula Community Library Board Trustees Nancy Davy, Nikki Sobkowski, Brit Eaton, Todd Wilson, Pat Livingston and John Bercini.
Here are a few photos from the swearing-in event.
In a note to township residents following the election, Maura Sanders — who makes history as the very first female Peninsula Township Supervisor — thanked the outgoing trustees and staff, and welcomed those who are new and returning. She noted that the Township will close the year with the first Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting on Dec. 16, and kick off the new year with the Township Board Strategic Planning session.
She also reminded residents that even if you’re not elected to an official role, there is always a place for volunteers to help out or offer thoughts about Township matters.
“There is always an opportunity to serve the Township either as a volunteer, filling an open seat on a commission or committee when they become available, and just keeping an eye on what’s going on and offering your thoughts and suggestions,” she wrote. “I will always make the time to speak with you.”
She added, “For the many residents that I haven’t had a chance to meet, please don’t hesitate to say ‘Hi’ when we cross paths. I am often found walking the trails near the Lighthouse, grabbing oops-I-forgots at the Peninsula Market, or eating dinner at the Jolly Pumpkin or Peninsula Grill.”
Residents will also have an opportunity to participate in an upcoming survey about Township issues. The most recent survey took place in 2019.
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Perhaps next time, a township member can take a picture of those elected individuals who could not attend the official swearing in event & and then forward those images to Jane to include in her newsletter.
I am all about the field reporters! And this is a good opportunity for me to say that if any OMP residents see something interesting or want to send me photos or a note or op-ed about anything related to the OMP, feel free – [email protected] or text (231) 590-4715