Departing township tax assessor thanks officials for service

To the Editor,

Raisin Township Residents:

My name is David Powell and I am the current property tax assessor for our township. I will be leaving the position as of Sept. 5, 2010, in order to relocate to Arizona.

I would like to take the time to thank the elected and appointed officials who do the governing of our township, and to let the township residents know what a wonderful group of people these officials are. They really care about the township and do everything to see that the residents are treated fairly by the county and state agencies that serve us. Our township officials often field demands made by vocal citizens, yet always make decisions based on the good of the township, not on the good of a few. Our township officials volunteer their time in order to organize and participate in road clean up and many other activities. Every one of them has spent their own time working on problems brought to them by residents without a penny in compensation. They receive phone calls at home because someone has a problem that has to be addressed immediately. The township board is first and foremost interested in “what is best for the township.” Our elected officials go above and beyond their duties, and I applaud them for that.

I will miss working with such a devoted group of people. We, as Raisin Township residents are fortunate to have them working for us and should acknowledge each and every one of these officials.

David Powell
Raisin Township