A dedicated highway commissioner

As a resident of an unincorporated area of Milton Township in DuPage County for many years, I have been active in community issues. There have been times that I have questioned the need for township government, because most of the elected positions have been merely political in nature. This is not the case with the Milton Township Highway Department run by Highway Commissioner Gary Muehlfelt. He is responsible for caring for 85 miles of roads within the township, and has done an outstanding job maintaining our roads from the worst of winter storms to the debris from the aftermath of tornadoes. Gary has shown himself to be a professional in his leading implementation of effective and cost saving ice melt alternatives and doing more with less. Regularly scheduled brush pickup and street sweeping are part of the services Milton Township residents have come to expect from Muehlfelt's operation. When the going has gotten tough, I have known Muelhfelt to get out and assist his men by driving a plow truck and putting on hip boots to assist in flood conditions. The prior highway commissioners I have known do not compare to Muehlfelt's dedication to service. Many unincorporated areas of Milton Township adjoin cities within the Township. Some of these unincorporated areas have distinct differences from the surrounding cities. The vast majority who live in the unincorporated areas don't want to be like the cities with street lights, sidewalks, curbs and higher taxes, and appreciate the semi-rural nature of their communities. I believe Muehlfelt listens to the concerns of the residents and understands and respects their differences. Keep a great highway commissioner. Please vote for Muehlfelt on April 7.

Paula McGowen

Glen Ellyn