03/04/2025
Roads - Drains - Flooding
Thank you everyone for your messages, posts and for expressing your frustration. We understand and share your concerns—it's an ongoing challenge for all of us!
To clarify, whether this is the information you expected to hear, the facts are: Huron Township, nor myself or any other elected officials -- do not have control over the roads, gravel/grading, or ditches. These are not under the Township’s jurisdiction; they are owned and maintained by Wayne County. Our DPW crews cannot take full responsibility for these issues, they do what they can within their scope & authority, but their efforts serve as support, not a complete solution.
The new administration and I are committed to addressing these concerns and will continue to highlight the severity of the situation to the Wayne County executives. A meeting with them is scheduled for March 12th, followed by a tour of the Township to see firsthand the conditions of the streets, roads, and ditches that are most affected.
While we understand this may not be the resolution you're hoping for, it’s important to be transparent about the ownership and jurisdiction of the roads and drains. The most effective action residents can take is to directly contact Wayne County—both by phone and through their website—and voice your concerns. Each time we receive feedback, we file tickets, but when residents also make their voices heard, it amplifies the urgency of the issue.
If you're interested, here’s how you can reach those who can make a difference:
1. https://www.waynecounty.com/dep.../publicservices/roads.aspx
2. https://www.waynecounty.com/.../report-a-road-hazard.aspx
3. Wayne County Director of Public Services, Oladayo Akinyemi, PE email: [email protected]
4. Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans email: [email protected]
5. Wayne County Commissioner, District 11, Allen R. Wilson email: [email protected]