Dale Westrick - Mission Statement
I have been a resident of this Township for thirty-nine years. During that
time my wife and I have raised seven children who all have graduated from
college and are working in their chosen profession. I worked at the Lansing
Dairy until it closed four years ago and now work full time as a handyman. I
have acquired many skills over my 66 years and have a very broad vision and
imagination.
Important issues facing the office I am running for, and how I would address
them:
Sharing of services:
Sharing technology between surrounding communities could greatly reduce
costs for all residents.
Improving website:
The existing website to connect the people of the township and surrounding
communities needs to be upgraded and updated. For the residents that don’t
have use of computers, printed material would be available. I feel it is
very important for a trustee to connect with the residents, listen to their
concerns and ideas, and after doing so follow up with them.
Details of expenses:
A clearer explanation and breakdown of all Township expenses in the audit
needs to be made available to all residents, especially the line item of
general services administration which is $405,000.00. These services need to
be itemized and placed on the web so the general public understands the
costs and what the services cover.
Review of inspection fees:
Assessment fees for inspections which include building new homes, home
improvements, and business expansion need to be reviewed. Excessive
inspection fees need to be reduced if we want residents and business to make
improvements.
Unreserved funds use:
At the end of 2007 there was $ 2,607,689 available to spend at the
Township’s Board’s discretion.
