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Werkner Road project

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Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.

Public comments (6)

OpposedNorman WeberApr 15, 2026

Said the Road Commission operated in secrecy on the Werkner Road project and pushed residents to force changes; suggested holding it accountable or dissolving it.

Board of Commissioners - Apr 15, 2026 · 2:05:06 →
OpposedJoAnn WeberApr 15, 2026

Opposed widening the two-lane country road, saying wider lanes invite speeding and curbs and ditches would harm farmland drainage.

Board of Commissioners - Apr 15, 2026 · 2:08:31 →
OpposedChristina LironesFeb 18, 2026

Spoke in defense of trees on Werkner Road and detailed past negative experiences with road widening projects.

Board of Commissioners - Feb 18, 2026 · 2:09:00 →
OpposedNan SpikeFeb 4, 2026

Sylvan Township farmer said 150-300-year-old oaks on her property are threatened by the road widening and asked for an alternative design that saves trees.

Board of Commissioners - Feb 4, 2026 · 2:10:56 →
OpposedSheilaFeb 4, 2026

Webster Township resident called the $600,000 project wasteful, delivered a Lorax book and a 1,488-signature petition, and urged the board to call the Road Commission tonight.

Board of Commissioners - Feb 4, 2026 · 2:15:55 →
OpposedJustin PerkinsJan 21, 2026

Challenged the Road Commission's safety rationale — six crashes in five years, five deer — and the absence of environmental review.

Board of Commissioners - Jan 21, 2026 · 3:37:09 →