HIGGINS TOWNSHIP- Citing a desire to relax, travel and spend more time with his spouse, William “Bill” Curnalia, Higgins Township Supervisor, has decided not to run for another term in the upcoming election. Curnalia’s term will be up at the end of December. He has served as Township Supervisor for ten years.
Chuckling, he said he’d gotten into local politics, first as a township trustee, for something to do after his retirement. Curnalia previously served as Vice President of JP Morgan Chase bank, where he’d been employed for thirty-two years.
Curnalia stated “township meetings are short, mostly due to lack of public attendance.” “It’s a pretty laid-back township, and the village has most of the activity within the township.” He encourages anyone interested in running for the position to come in and speak with him.
Township meetings are held the first Monday of the month, except for holidays. Anyone interested in the position must be a US citizen, at least eighteen (18) years of age, registered to vote, and a resident of Higgins Township.
The duties of a township supervisor include moderating regular and annual meetings; serve as secretary to the Board of Review; maintain records of the supervisor’s office; developing the township budget; and appointing commission members.
Office hours are Mon. – Thurs. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information Curnalia may be reached at 989-275-8112 ext. 3, or contact Clerk, Maggie Borgula 989-275-8112 ext. 2.
