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Rep. Sarah Johnson · District 15 Seeking constituent input — closes in 4 days
HB 2845

What should District 15 prioritize in the Rural Infrastructure Bill?

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Broadband expansion to unserved areas 54%
Bridge and road repairs 28%
Rural water system upgrades 18%
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Michigan Townships: Pause permits or proceed?
📢 For the pause · 61% of people
  • No noise, water use, or power standards exist — a compliant application must be evaluated under 1970s industrial rules
  • Denying without specific rules puts the township at legal risk
  • A moratorium is a 12-month pause to write standards — not a permanent ban
  • Cascade voted 7–0 for this in March; 19+ MI communities already paused
🏢 Case for the Data Center
  • 1,500+ construction jobs; 200+ permanent positions in the township
  • Significant property tax revenue for township services and schools
  • Community Benefit Agreement offered to address resident concerns
  • AI infrastructure serving services the region already relies on daily
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