Opinion

Low cost of helping township seniors

Posted March 30, 2017 11:00 pm

I am writing to let people know how important Tuesday's referendum in Elgin Township is to everyone in the area.

Seniors get services like free tax preparation, getting questions about government benefits answered, elder abuse intervention, free health screenings, transportation services, assistance in the completion of forms and applications for benefits, intervening with an agency on a client's behalf - the list of services and activities goes on and on.

Voting "Yes" for the referendum will not only keep these going, but also help numerous other programs for seniors.

The annual cost to homeowners is minimal. For a home with a market value of $150,000 the annual cost of the increase is a mere $12.50

- that's only $1 per month. That's a small price to pay for the well-being of Elgin Township seniors.

Dee Connors

Elgin

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