This move is long overdue,” said Hoadley. “This facility hasn’t been functionally used in 16 years. Yet, taxpayers have been footing the bill to keep and maintain it. It’s time the state sells this property and ensures our tax dollars aren’t continuing to go to waste.”

State Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres) Tuesday welcomed testimony from Baldwin Township Clerk Cathy Pittsley at the Election Integrity Committee. Pittsley testified in support of House Bill 4356, sponsored by Hoadley, who is also a member of the committee. The bill proposes that the Michigan Secretary of State’s office contact registered voters who have not voted in the past 10 years or more. These individuals would receive a prepaid, preaddressed return card requesting them to confirm their address with their local city or township clerk.