After reaching out to lawmakers about drain project assessments, an Eaton County resident finally got the face-to-face meeting he was seeking with a state representative.
- Eaton County resident Jim Billig has been contacting officials about his concerns over drain project assessments.
- State Representative Angela Witwer met with Billig and acknowledged thousands of residents share similar concerns.
- Some Eaton County residents are receiving assessments ranging from $7,000 to $200,000 for drainage projects.
Last week, I reported on Jim Billig’s efforts to connect with officials about his drain assessment bills. Now, that conversation has happened in person.
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Eaton County lawmaker meets with resident over drain assessment concerns
“I was surprised Angela came right here today, to talk, and I was invited, I feel honored,” Billig said.
Billig was referring to his conversation with State Representative Angela Witwer, which took place after he made phone calls to officials trying to voice his concerns about drain project assessments…