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Rep. Mueller votes to expand recreational offerings statewide
RELEASE|March 7, 2019
Contact: Mike Mueller

Proposal includes new trail in Argentine Township

State Rep. Mike Mueller, of Linden, today voted in favor of a state plan to construct a new multi-use trail in Genesee County as part of wide-ranging land development and acquisition legislation advancing through the Michigan House.

The $300,000 state project included in the legislation will help build a 2.1-mile trail system to improve safety and accessibility for citizens and visitors to the area. The plan is the first phase of the 16-mile Linden, Argentine Township, Fenton and Fenton Township (LAFF) regional trail system, which begins in Southern Genesee County and connects to Southern Oakland County at Seven Lakes State Park.

“This work being done through the state will promote tourism, exercise and outdoor recreation in communities throughout the Genesee County area,” Mueller said. “We’re constantly in competition with other states throughout the region when it comes to attracting and keeping businesses and residents. Part of that competition involves providing residents with recreation and entertainment. This is something that people are going to get to enjoy with their friends and families in Genesee County for a long time and I’m excited about that.”

The full plan includes $26 million for 34 recreational development projects and 30 land acquisition projects statewide. The project investments outlined in the proposal were recommended by the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board in December. Recommendations are subject to approval by the Michigan Legislature, a process recently started within the House Appropriations Committee.

Money in the Natural Resources Trust Fund comes from the development of minerals on state land and is designated on an annual basis in partnership with local governments.

House Bill 4244 advances to the Senate for further consideration.

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