Indiana Township Government
At the community, grassroots level, Indiana is served by a Township form of government which is overseen by an elected Township Trustee and Township Board. These officials live in the community which they serve, and are directly responsible to their neighbors, friends and family.
The idea of Township Government is as old as the United States- a grassroots form of government where citizen officials contribute to maintain community values and goals. The duties of the the Township Trustee are diverse, and are set by state law and community needs.
Your Township Team
Bloomfield Township citizens have elected four township officers: Bill Pipher, Trustee; Pat Merrifield, Allen Connelly and Rob Elliott, Township Board. These elected officials oversee township services, which may include:
News of Note…
Senate Bill 512 calls for the elimination of the Township Board…
- Update March 11, 2009- The House failed to pass an amended bill that covered government reorganization, including the elimination of township boards. However, it is likely that there will be an attempt to amend another bill and revive the township changes. If you have an opinion on this legislation, you are encouraged to contact your state legislators.
- Passed by the Senate and sent to the House, Senate Bill 512 would eliminate the office of Township Board (except in Marion County) and transfer the authority of setting the township budget to the county council. If you have questions or concerns about this bill, you are encouraged to contact your state senator (yes vote on SB 512) and your state representative:
Census Bureau Hiring…
- In preparation for the 2010 census, the US Census Bureau is looking for job applicants in the this area. Interested individuals will need to fill out an application and sit for a test. More information can be found by calling 1-866-861-2010, or by going to the website 2010census.gov.
2009 Horse Drawn Vehicle (Buggy) Licenses…
- Bloomfield Township will again administer the disbursement of Horse Drawn Vehicle licenses for LaGrange County. Licenses will be available at the following Amish schools, and at the township office throughout the year:
- March 7- Creekside School
March 21- Bloomfield Hills School
March 28- Nature Valley School
Fire Department adds new equipment…
- The Town of LaGrange, Bloomfield Township and Clay Township recently updated their fire fighting capabilities with the purchase of a new tanker truck. The Danko, 3000 gallon tanker with a Peterbuilt chasis will replace a 1984 International, 1500 gallon tanker.
