BBA video called "Bedford Great"
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The Bedford Advocates Association is “grass roots” citizens group who support the following mission statement: “To promote Bedford Township Michigan as great community to live, play, work, learn, shop and own a business.
The Bedford Advocates Association does not support any political activities or affiliations and will remain neutral in supporting candidates or ballot issues. Candidates are welcome to attend our meetings and to submit information to be posted on the Bedford Yes web site. Citizens who would like to present or submit factual information concerning ballot issues are welcome to request to be put on our meeting agendas or submit it to be published on the Bedford Yes web site.
"Town Hall" Bedford Advocates Association Meetings will be held on a "as need basis". The purpose of a Town Hall meeting is to present information on a topic that citizens would like to discuss or a presentation that would benefit all Bedford Township Residents. A Town Hall meeting is an opportunity for residents to hear a presentation and to also interact with the presenter by asking questions, making comments and offering suggestions.
1. An explanation of various ballot issues by Bedford Township Officials.
2. A presentation by companies that provide a service to Bedford Township residents (such as Buckeye Cable, Consumers Energy, Frontier Phone Company or various Garbage Companies.
3. A presentation by Bedford Township, Monroe County, State or Federal officials. Examples could be an up-date on ordinance changes, road improvements, an explanation of financial statements and how our tax dollars are being spent.
The "Bedford Yes" web site and Facebook page will be used by the Bedford Advocates Association to act as a venue to keep residents informed concerning Bedford Township Government, Bedford Public Schools, Bedford High School Alumni Association, Bedford Township Non-profit groups and other items of interest to the residents of Bedford Township.
Attention Bedford Township Residents! At the January 3, 2017 Bedford Township Board Meeting Nancy Tienvieri spoke on the issue that Bedford Township does not currently have an Administrative Policies Manual in place for Township officials and employees. She presented to the Board a suggested template from the Michigan Townships Association and stated that it has been worked on in the past but never adopted by the Board. Bedford Township residents should take a close look at this document and make suggestions to the Township Board concerning a uniform application of policies and procedures for our officials and employees. A good example is that the Township officials do not currently have a documented “Code of Ethics” (see page 7 of the suggested template). A good example is 3.13 of this section “Gifts and Special Benefits”. Currently Bedford Township officials can accept “personal gifts” of any value from vendors and any other persons or companies who wish to do business with the Township. Residents should ask themselves “Why are any of our officials or employees receiving any personal gifts from current vendors or others”?
Click here to view the video of the Bedford Township Board Meeting on January 3, 2017 to view the discussion that took place concerning implementing an Administrative Policies Manual. The discussion begins on Disk # 2 at the 54 minute mark.
Click on the graphic to the left to read the newspaper article concerning the Road Commissioner opening.
Click here for complete election results and media coverage of the August 2, 2016 Primary Election.
Welcome to the Trustee Community forum, This event is set up to tell the community why they should vote for YOU. We will have access to a long class room with a podium. The room will seat a max number of 80 with some standing room. Ms. Rebecca Regnier will moderate this form.
Mr. Mickey Kent and a few of his students from Bedford H. S. will be recording and streaming this form live. http://ustre.am/1vIzQ (please feel free to place on your FB page). Needless to say this is not a cheap undertaking. Just so you all know, this event is being totally underwritten by Jim Krieger who heads up Renaissance PAC.
Last Monday evening it was decided that there would be a second event for the Supervisor, clerk, and Treasure on June 23rd @ 6PM Indian Creek Zoo. 2740 Consear Rd. Lambertville. Therefore this forum will be focused exclusively on Trustee candidates.
Opening statement By Dr.Kojo Quartey and self-introductions of 30 seconds starting at 6:00 pm. There are only 2 hours and it will go quick spreading questions across 10 Trustee candidates.
Topics to be covered… Senior millage, Fire millage, Lake Erie millage, college millage, Roads, Full time Police Dept., Township Leadership, Attracting New Business, Bedford Schools, The 2020 Bridge, Bedford Twp. in 5 years., What is the job of a Trustee?, and How have you prepared to be a Trustee.
Closing Statements: Trustee candidates will have 2 minutes at the end of the event. Each Supervisor, Treasure & Clerk candidate will get 3 minutes to speak, and Trudy will speak about voting the primary ballot ….. Followed with a meet and greet, of All Bedford township candidates.
Major THANK YOU to JIM KRIEGER as the event underwriter and Rebecca Regnier as our moderator.
Commissioner Lievens for keeping time and Commissioner Ellsworth for overseeing event.
Click here to watch the video of the Candidate Forum held on June 15, 2016 at the Monroe County Community College Whitman Center.
Click here for more election information for 2016.
Click here to view request by Lake Erie Transit (4 pages) to have the millage request placed on the August 2, 2016 Primary Ballot. This is a renewal of the current millage which ends December 31, 2016. The request is for .2462 mills and if approved by voters in August it was raise $246,500 per year for the bus service.
Please note: On March 8, 2016 a requested millage by LET was defeated by 1035 votes (No 4,434 - Yes 3399). Click here for complete information concerning Lake Erie Transit.
What happens if the Bedford Township Board fails to place the millage renewal on the August 2, 2016 ballot?
I’m responding to your inquiry regarding Lake Erie Transit service to Bedford Township if the millage renewal is not placed on the Aug. 2, 2016, ballot.
While LET receives state and federal funding assistance, those funding sources do not cover all their expenses. Every transit agency must provide local funding in order to leverage the state and federal dollars. LET cannot provide service without some local funding, and it can adjust its service area to focus on communities that provide local support. Some transit agencies receive millage money to meet their local share, others receive an appropriation from their governing body’s general fund (or a combination thereof). If the township board chooses not to include the millage renewal on the ballot – or if it is included and fails – LET plans to end service in Bedford on Nov. 30, 2016, (the date the Bedford funding is expected to be exhausted) unless the township contributes the necessary local share from its general fund. If the renewal passes, service will continue at its current level, with quarterly adjustments as needed to ensure LET is operating within its budget. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Click here to view the schedule for the Budget Workshops Meetings for the FY July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.
Monroe News April 7, 2016 Bedford Schools under investigation for possible discrimination. Bedford Public Schools is under federal investigation for the possible discrimination of transgender students.
Click on graphic to the left to read the press release concerning the special event scheduled honoring Vietnam Era Veterans in Bedford Township on April 11, 2016.
The following additional information was supplied by Corey Welch, Constituent Relations Director for State Senator Dale Zorn.
The general public is welcome to attend the event on April 11, 2016.
If there is any Vietnam Era Veteran that cannot attend the event, they can come to Lansing and have a separate ceremony. I can also get them a lapel pin and drop it off at their home. If they are out of state, we can work something out to make sure they get a pin. I will need their name, branch of service, and a phone number. They can call me at 517-373-5356 or email at cwelch@senate.michigan.gov. Either way, I will make sure they are taken care of.
If someone has a deceased Vietnam Era Veteran they can send me their name, military service information, and a bio and I will make sure they are honored at the ceremony.
Click on the graphic to the left to read the article that appeared in the Monroe News concerning a new Political Action Committee (PAC) in Bedford Township.
With regret, the Executive Board of the Bedford High School Alumni Association has accepted the resignations of Gene Stock, Edd Bankowski, & Jennifer Harpel. We would like to commend each of these individuals for stepping up back in August of last year to dedicate themselves to the cause of revitalizing the Bedford High School Alumni Association. Since August, the Alumni Association has accomplished much, and this is a direct result of the efforts of Gene, Edd, & Jennifer.
Edd was instrumental in planning the most successful Hall of Fame event the Alumni Association has ever hosted and has helped the Hall of Fame regain momentum moving forward and his successor will have a tough act to follow.
Jennifer was instrumental in the revitalization of the Alumni Association and through her guidance and influence, 2016 will prove to be a great year.
Gene has been actively involved with the Alumni Association since its inception in 1996 and his passion, guidance, and advice have led to countless accomplishments over the years. Gene successfully planned and spearheaded many successful fundraisers, was an original Co-Chair of the Stadium Committee and has been actively involved in every facet of the organization for many years.
The remaining Executive Board wishes to thank those who have decided to move on the very best in their future endeavors and look forward to their continued contributions to the Alumni Association as committee members and members at-large.The remaining Executive Board members are actively seeking those who might wish to fill the vacant positions on our Board. Our goals for 2016 include kicking off a capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of permanent restroom and team meeting room facilities inside the Bedford Community Stadium, organizing class reunion information and becoming a clearinghouse for class reunions to gather and share information, working with other organizations within the Mule Nation to further their causes, and putting together an updated class directory. In addition, we are actively looking for individuals who may be interested in serving on our Alumni Relations, Hall of Fame, Fundraising, & Stadium committees as well as a committee to review and revise the Alumni Association Constitution & By-Laws.
The Executive Board would love your input and feedback and we would invite you to attend one of our upcoming meetings or to contact us at alumni@mybedford.us with any questions, comments, or concerns. We are very excited about what 2016 has in store and we hope that now, more than ever, you’ll decide to join us! GO MULES!
Click here to watch the video of the last 2 Bedford Township Board Meetings (February 16th and March st) to get an idea of what the Supervisor is talking about in his article.
for the March 8,2016 Presidential Primary.
Shown at the left is a very nice photo on the front page of this week's Bedford Press concerning the scale model of a porta-john that we are using as a donation container for Phase 3 of the Bedford Community Stadium Project. Special thanks go out to local Bedford Township resident, Mike Jacobs, for donating his labor to construct this model and to The Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility (CFFR) for donating the cost of the materials. It is currently on display at the Bedford Branch Library ............please stop by and check it out. Click here for more information concerning what is involved in Phase 3 of the project.
which also contains the ballot language for the LET (Lake Erie Transit) millage.
Click here for more information concerning the millage request by Bedford Township for Bus Transportation in Bedford Township.
Letter to Editor by Gene Stock submitted to Monroe News and Bedford Now.
Click on the graphic on the left to view an up-dated video produced by Doug Dibert Jr. called "Bedford Great". for the Bedford Business Association. This is a video that promotes Bedford Township as a great place to live, work, go to school, and shop!
Click here to view other videos produced by Doug's production company Crossing River Studios.
the franchise fees by Bedford Township to Bedford Public Schools.
The 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee has announced that they are now finalizing the "Commemorative Program" for the two-day celebration and are accepting donations to defray the cost of the program and other event expenses. Any proceeds, beyond actual event expenses, will be donated back to the Bedford High School Alumni Association to be split between the establishment of a scholarship fund and the Bedford Community Stadium Improvements (such as construction of permanent rest rooms).
If you make a donation, your name or company name will appear the "Commemorative Program". The Commemorative Program will be given out free to all of people who attend the 2-day event on September 25th & 26th. If you own a business, this would be a great way to advertise. Click on the graphic to the left for the complete details on how to make a donation to the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Please note that the deadline to make a donation and be recognized in the "Commemorative Program" is Monday, September 14th. They will accept donations after that date but will not be recognized in the program after September 14th.
Attention All BHS Alumni and Bedford Supporters!
There will be an informational meeting for persons interested in joining the Bedford High School Alumni Association. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 5 th 2015 at 7:00PM in Study Room C at the Bedford Branch Library. This meeting will be held to discuss the history and future of the Association, and to answer any questions about the organization that anyone may have.
The BHS Alumni Association web page has been up dated to include recent questions and answers concerning the Bedford High School Alumni Association and the Bedford Community Stadium Project. Click here to view the questions and answers.
The Bedford Yes web site has been up-dated to include the press release concerning the resignation of Bedford Township Fire Chief Rudy Ruiz. Click here to read the press release.
On September 25 th & 26 th the Bedford High School Alumni will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the current high school building located at the corner of Dean and Jackman Roads. Click on the photo at the left to view the most up-to-date information concerning the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
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