Freedom of Information Act Public Act 442 of 1976, MCL 15.231,et seq. It is the p olicy of Fredonia Township that all persons, except those incarcerated, consistent with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts of those who represent them as public officials and employees. The people shall be informed so that they fully participate in the democratic process. The Township’s policy with respect to FOIA requests is to comply with State law in all respects and to respond to FOIA requests in a consistent, fair, and even-handed manner regardless of who makes such a request. The Township acknowledges that it has a legal obligation to disclose all nonexempt public records in its possession pursuant to a FOIA request. The Township acknowledges that sometimes it is necessary to invoke the exemptions identified under FOIA in order to ensure the effective operation of government and to protect the privacy of individuals. Fredonia Township will protect the public's interest in disclosure, while balancing the requirement to withhold or redact portions of certain records. The Township’s policy is to disclose public records consistent with and in compliance with State law. Written FOIA requests can be submitted to Fredonia Township by email or mail to: Email: mbosserd@fredoniatownship.com Mail: Fredonia Township Clerk 8803 17 Mile Road Marshall, MI 49068 Detailed FOIA Information and Forms: Fredonia FOIA Written Public Summary Fredonia FOIA Procedures & Guidelines FOIA Request for Public Records Form FOIA Extended Response Time Form Denial of FOIA Request Form FOIA Appeal of Denial Form

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Road Committee The Township’s Road Committee shall serve as an advisory committee to collect information, make recommendations, and participate in township programs associated with maintaining roads within the township. Members: Doug Damon, Chair George Crandall, Secretary Kyle Maurer Tod Rocco Funding for road projects come from a Fredonia Township millage collected on the winter taxes. These funds are available for use the following year. Documents & Maps Fredonia Township Roadway Classification Map Report a Road Problem (Calhoun County) State of Michigan Road Funding Article State of Michigan Road Budgeting Article

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About Us Geography According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.7 km²), of which, 34.2 square miles (88.5 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²) of it (2.43%) is water. History Early pioneers began to make their way from the east coast of the United States to southern Michigan by the early 1830's. Congress was anxious to open up this new frontier and in 1826 authorized the survey and construction of a territorial road that would run from Detroit to the west, to Marshall and beyond. The lure of fertile ground, abundant timber and wild game brought settlers along this old Indian trail, with some ending up in what is today Fredonia Township. The very first settler in Fredonia Township was Thomas Burland. Born and reared in Yorkshire, England, he brought his wife and three daughters in 1831 by sleigh to the newly organized Calhoun County. The next year they began building a log cabin on ground they had settled in Section 24, near the present-day Township Hall at F Drive South and Old 27. Mr. Burland had been a farmer in England, and it is said that he chose a beautiful spot for his home and farm. He owned the first team of horses and the first cattle brought into the township. John Huston, from Rochester, New York, was the second settler in the township, arriving with his wife and three children by covered wagon in 1833. He planted the first orchard in the township and that same year sowed his first wheat on a 240-acre farmstead. His daughter Sarah was born on September 28, 1834 and was the first female child born in the township. Fredonia Township was organized in 1838. The first town meeting was held at the home of Ebby Hyde on April 2, 1838. The first officers chosen by the Township were John Huston as Supervisor and Putnam Root as Clerk. Demographics As of the census of 2020, there were 1585 people, 757 households, and 659 families residing in the township. The average age was 48.6 years and 23.6% of the population was over age 65. Employment rate was 55.3% The home ownership rate was 90.9%. The median rent was $853. For additional Census details, visit US Census Bureau.