GREENWOOD TWP— Almost 360 Greenwood residents cast ballots in Tuesday’s township election, and they showed a clear preference for new leadership. Challengers Craig Gilbert and Lois Roskoski easily took the two open supervisor seats. Gilbert topped incumbent Barb Lofquist 206-150, while Roskoski bested Sue Drobac 224-134. Former clerk Debby Spicer beat out incumbent clerk JoAnn Bassing 197-156.
This week’s results were a stark contrast to last year’s township election, where residents reelected incumbents John Bassing and Paul Skubic who were both running unopposed, while electing interim clerk JoAnn Bassing and interim treasurer Jeff Maus, who also both ran unopposed.
Issues raised by candidates this year included the board’s oversight of the township fire department, the current town board’s delays regarding the maintenance/improvements needed for Township Rd. 4136 (Birch Point Extension). The pickleball court project, the township’s lack of support for the Tower Ambulance Service, and the level of township financial reserves, were also salient issues in the race.
The new board members will be sworn in prior to the township’s reorganizational meeting, set for Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.

The original Timberjay article incorrectly stated the date for the reorganizational meeting. The meeting is set for March 21.