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Power recognized for distinguished service
Troy A. Bruzewski, troy.bruzewski@hearstnp.com
May 15, 2021
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Mike Power, left, with Huron County Road Commission chair Alan McTaggart. (Courtesy Photo)Courtesy Photo
Mike Power was given somewhat of a retirement gift from the County Road Association of Michigan last month.
The now retired road commissioner for Huron County was given a Distinguished Service Award from the CRA after serving nearly two decades and concluding his term in December. Upon receiving word of Power’s retirement, the CRA was soon contacted with recommendations to acknowledge his efforts.
“Usually somebody at the road commission or with a neighboring road commission will nominate someone and complete the application,” said Dustin Earley, communications manager for the CRA. “I’ve worked really close with Mike for a long time and he’s been such a great member of our organization.
Road millages were on the ballot in communities across Michigan for this week’s elections, and in most cases, the voters said yes. County Road Association of Michigan spokesperson Dustin Earley tells us 100% of the road millage renewals on the ballot statewide were passed.
“We’ve been tracking this information for quite a while now, and the pattern has certainly been overwhelmingly that locals will support road millages to help bring that money in,” Earley said.
Around the state, voters considered six new road millages, four of which passed. The two that failed were in Mecosta County and Lake County. Earley says when people are asked to support their own local roads, they will usually say yes.