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		Points of View Don Keith, Keweenaw County Commissioner June 1, 2002 Guest Column © 2002 Don Keith Published with Permission

To Residents of Keweenaw County:

I have a vision of what Keweenaw County can be. With patience and perseverance, our goals are being achieved. It is with humble satisfaction that I list some of the important achievements of the last 18 months.

• The formation of grass-rooted land-use planning committees in our Townships.
• Ownership of the Gratiot River land for public recreation with no County tax money spent.
• A new enhanced 911 system soon to be on-line at no additional cost to taxpayers.
• Appointment of two ladies to the previously all-male Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Long overdue, meaningful and earned pay increases for law enforcement personnel.
• Opening all County Board meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance.
• A new roadside park at the mouth of the Tobacco River in Sherman Township.
• M-DOT grant to plan and designate US 41 a scenic, historic highway from Mohawk north.
• Emergency back-up generator for our Sheriff's Department, adding safety for all. Your money well spent!
• Requiring a hard copy of all building permits to be filed at our Courthouse and requiring that Township Boards be informed.
• Increased awareness of needed zoning up-date and enforcement.

Sincerely,

Don B. Keith

Editor's Note: Don Keith, a 12-year-plus resident of Eagle Harbor, is running in the August 6 Primary Election for a second term as Keweenaw County Commissioner. He will represent the new District 2, which includes Eagle Harbor and Houghton townships. Besides being active in county land use planning efforts, Keith is the Keweenaw County Emergency Services Coordinator, a member of the Eagle Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Calumet VFW Post 900. He is a former elected member of the Eagle Harbor Township Board. Keith is running as a Republican and is presently unopposed.

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