Actually, can we ditto this list for 2013? The top 5 are excellent.

Redevelope Visteon is #3...Who care if the land sits vacant. there is alot of vacant land in Shelby Twp....the #2 issue will work itself out. but should not be #2.

BUT ROADS...? if you dont live on Van Dyke then your road is not being looked after. Auburn between Dequindre & Hays is a Patch-me mess.

There needs to be a plan for 23 mile to go around Yates Cider Mill with a 4 lane road so it can ultimatly connect to the posibilty of a 4 lane Avon road in Oakland County. But NO.... We widen Van Dyke so it can narrow down when it enters Washington Twp where the lack of a wide right-of-way prevents it ever being widened

Not one of these priorites was addressed......and we, I mean you, re-elected these people.

"Reduce Operational Costs" Does that really need to be listed as a priority? That's like putting "Tie my shoes" on my list of daily chores.

Soccer City? How many years has that been a Top 10 priority?

The Court issue, again!?! It's been 4 years since Stathakis ran for office touting his desire to settle this issue once and for all, and where has that gotten us? Except for embarrassed by the fact that it is patently illegal to put the issue up for vote.

"Expand technology and increase training"? You must be kidding me.

How about addressing the fact that there are more than a handful of vacant grocery stores and strip malls.

Instead of whining, give your input. It's easy to sit back and whine about problems but a real man (or woman) contributes to solutions and their actions do the talking.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/shelbytownship

When I see a problem, I put my reputation and all I have into publicizing it and fixing the issue, I don't just sit around and whine. I certainly don't kowtow to any political agenda that isn't positive for taxpayers. So stop whining and spit out solutions and ideas Mr. V.

Every recognized quality system speaks of Top 3 or Top 5 priority lists. More than that you are looking at too many items to give any one item the detailed attention it takes to resolve the issue. I believe that most of the items that were on the 2012 list of priorities were addressed. Unfortunately, virtually none were resolved. Anyone who is fully committed to solving issues takes a logical approach to determining the root cause, collect all required data, analyze all of the variables, assess any risks, develop solutions, implement and measure the effectiveness of the solution. To me it is irresponsible not to provide the residents with a status report on a regular basis so that they can see where we are in the resolution process, what steps have been completed, and what steps remain. The township supervisor is accountable to the residents. Period! Anything less fails the transparency litmus test.

I believe a real priority would be to help the current Supervisor Mr Stathakis to set his sights and goals on a higher position such as the State Representative some place in the Upper Peninsula or possibly even Alaska. I’m sure those folks would be open to a guy who can save them 4.3 million dollars. Just an idea(lol).

Why are so many against saving money and keeping taxes low? Unless you feel some of the 4.1 million saved came out of your pocket?

I'll be willing to discuss the Police and Fire Pension deficit issue and any other issue in an open meeting so that everyone can be a part of the process. Further, I would be willing to share any pertinent documents for the public to view. Any update offered thus far by the township board has lacked the details of the plan in place to resolve the issue, the list of tasks completed to date, tasks remaining to be completed etc. Addressing an issue is not resolving an issue. I'm starting to get the idea that you might not vote for me Matt.

I'm not voting for any one Mr. Erickson, so don't feel spited. I just want to save on my property taxes and squeeze every last bit of waste or abuse out of the budget and employees.
I also pass along my positive ideas to elected officials, not just attack.

Mr. Erickson, endulge me...
A while back an tax paid employee admitted to spending time at a Detroit Tigers game while they were on the clock to taxpayers in a position that pays over 30 dollars an hour..... Would you recommend firing any employees who openly admit to this kind of taxpayer abuse?
A while back a vendor for Shelby Township was caught overbilling hundreds of citizens by thousands of dollars, based on this truth alone, would you reccomend changing vendors or continue to allow them to service Shelby Twp. Citizens in the name of taxpayers?
Hemming and hawing or making excuses gets no respect from me. Those politicians know who they are. I want a "NO" on both counts but very few current and previous political leaders will say this to me.
Tell me "no way" on both counts and I can guarantee you at least 12 votes you would not have received otherwise.

It's quite simple. If after a proper and thorough investigation the facts conclude that beyond a reasonable doubt an impropriety has occured, I will resolve the issue with every remedy available to me. This pertains to anyone who attempts to cheat the residents of Shelby Township. No one is above the law! But keep in mind, the facts MUST be conclusive beyond a reasonable doubt. Accusations alone do not meet the metric.