Oakland Town Hall Meeting on Tap Thursday for Proposed Water Deal

Details of the proposed Great Lakes Water Authority will be discussed Thursday. (Photo via Shutterstock)

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Oakland County Commissioners Robert Gosselin, Mike Bosnic and Gary McGillivray will host a special informational town hall meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 7 p.m., at the Troy Community Center, in room 305, located at 3179 Livernois Road in Troy.

Speakers will include Mr. Gerald Poisson, Oakland County Deputy Executive and Jim Nash, Water Resources Commissioner, who will discuss the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, the creation of the new Great Lakes Water Authority and what the deal means for Oakland County residents.

Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions to get a clear understanding about the proposed deal and voice concerns.

“The decision we, as County Commissioners, will make on October 8th will impact for generations to come. It is imperative that we get input from the people of Oakland County in hearings that commissioners will be having in their local communities. This is also an important health, safety and welfare issue for our families,” stated Oakland County Commissioner Robert Gosselin, who serves as chairman of the Oakland County Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Study Group.

Sharing the same sentiment, Oakland County Commissioner Mike Bosnic, who is the vice chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Detroit Water Sewerage Study Group, stated “The Great Lakes Water Authority vote is one of the biggest issues to ever come before the board. The ongoing discussions about the water and sewer system including ratepayers’ rights have plagued the region for decades. Now, we have an opportunity to right the ship and that is why I want the public to have input and know all the facts before I take a vote.”

The public is encouraged to come ready to participate as this will be an interactive session with county leadership.

For more information, contact Commissioner Oakland County Commissioner Robert Gosselin at 248-566-3026. Media inquiries, contact Julia Ruffin, BOC—Liaison at 248-858-1092.

Commissioner Gosselin represents the communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Troy in District #11. He serves as chairman of the Oakland County Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Study Group.

Commissioner Bosnic represents the communities of Clawson and Troy in District #16. He also serves on the Oakland County Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Study Group as vice chairperson.

Commissioner McGillivray represents the communities of Madison Heights, Pleasant Ridge, Troy and Royal Oak in District #20. He also serves on the Oakland County Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Study Group.