An Olivet resident is making his voice heard after receiving drain bills totaling more than $40,000. Jim Billig is calling for changes to the process that leads to drain projects in Eaton County.
- Olivet homeowner Jim Billig received two drain assessments totaling approximately $40,000.
- The current Drain Code requires only 5 property owners to petition for drainage projects.
- Billig is contacting state representatives daily to advocate for changes to the system.
I visited Billig’s home to see how he’s working to make change happen.
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“As you walk in the door of our house, you’ll see our beautiful artwork from the grandchildren,” Billig said as he showed me around his home.
Billig says he moved to Olivet to make memories like these with family…