Village of Sand Lake leaders posted a statement on social media this week, noting that despite ongoing efforts over two years, the village and surrounding townships have been unable to reach a solution regarding fire service funding and structure.
The village is located in Northwest Kent County and serves Nelson Township as well as Pierson in Montcalm County and Ensley in Newaygo County.
At issue: Sand Lake leaders say, on average, their residents are paying nearly five times more per capita than township residents for fire service…