State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom, of Norton Shores, recently hosted community members for a town hall meeting to discuss road funding with special guest Rep. Jack O’Malley, chair of the House Transportation Committee. Joining the representatives was Ken Hulka, Managing Director of the Muskegon County Road Commission.

The discussion included an update on current road funding, a summary on the history of road funding in Michigan and potential options to continue improving the quality of our infrastructure around the state. They also discussed innovative and cost-saving ideas being tested or utilized throughout Michigan and North America.

“Roads are a complex issue, and it’s important to understand where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we are going,” Rep. VanWoerkom said. “I appreciated both having this conversation directly with residents and receiving their input as we continue to look for affordable solutions to the problem.”

The town hall took place on Monday, May 13 at Oakridge Upper Elementary School. For more information on items highlighted during the event, please contact Rep. VanWoerkom’s office at (517) 373-3436 or e-mail [email protected].