Friends of Penn Township

Committed To Protecting Our Neighborhoods And Serving Our Community

FOPT Candidates for Penn Township Board
Vote Republican August 6, 2024 in the primary election

Mike Biesboer for Penn Township Supervisor

Mike is a homeowner in Penn Township where he, his wife Peggy, and their children have enjoyed a residence on Donnell Lake for over 35 years. Mike is a retired Chief Financial Officer of a $125 million printing company. As a leader of The Friends of Penn Township, Mike has been working towards creating citizen involvement in local government, including increased transparency and accountability from our Penn Township board. Mike says, "We enjoy supporting the Ross Beatty High School football team and have been active in fundraising for the team. Go Rangers!"

Jodi Bucher for Penn Township Treasurer

Jodi was born and raised in Cass County, graduating from Ross Beatty High School. She has since earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Jodi lives in Penn Township with her husband, Darby, and their daughter who is now a 5th generation family member to reside in Penn Township. Jodi enjoys working on the farm with her grandfather, Joe Young Sr., who has been a farmer here for over 60 years. Jodi says, "Through dedication and hard work, I am dedicated to the residents of Penn Township and provide a voice for the residents, allowing them to make their own choices about the future and direction of this township."

Scott Peters for Penn Township Trustee

Scott and his wife Cindy (Gorham) have lived in Penn Township for 42 years where they raised their two children, Monica and Greg. After working 44 years as a lineman, Scott retired from Fruit Belt/Midwest Energy and Consumers Energy. His history of community involvement includes volunteering as a head coach with the Cassopolis Little League Program, serving as President of Cassopolis Public Schools Athletic Boosters, and working the chains for the Ranger Football Team. Scott says, "I am running for trustee to be a voice for all residents of Penn Township and welcome your input and ideas."

Michael Plummer for Penn Township Trustee

Michael has lived in Vandalia for 20 years with his wife, Edith. In 2021, he retired after 40 years as a small business owner. He enjoys spending time outdoors fishing and cycling. Over the past year and a half, Michael has seen a need for Penn Township Trustees to actively listen to the concerns of its citizens, which is why he is running for trustee. Michael says, "If elected, I will improve communications between our residents and the Township board, put people over politics and make decisions in the best interest of our community."

Our Mission

To Protect The Quality of Life of Our Community

Friends of Penn Township was formed because of growing community concerns with the unlimited outdoor marijuana grow sites that our Penn Township trustees have brought into our community. The trustees were not compliant in adopting the Recreational Marihuana Establishment Ordinance in February 2021. Our five trustees of Penn Township unanimously adopted the ordinance without a proper public notice and public hearing, via a Zoom meeting, and without the opportunity for proper public comments from the community. Our Penn Township trustees should not have made such a momentous decision on behalf of our community without the input and vote of our residents. We are working for a transparent and accountable Penn Township government, with community interests addressed free from personal conflicts of interest.

Friends of Penn Township was formed to bring this issue to a vote so that the will of the residents, rather than the individual views of our five Penn Township trustees, would decide the issue. It is their fiduciary responsibility as elected officials to act in the best interests of our community.